Title 53, Title 53: Public Safety Code

53-7-105. State fire marshal, deputies, and investigators -- Status of law enforcement officers -- Inclusion in Public Safety Retirement -- Training. (1) The state fire marshal, his deputies, and investigators, for the purpose of enforcing and investigating violations of fire rel…

53-7-107. Electronic writing. (1) Any writing required or permitted by this chapter may be filed or prepared in an electronic medium and by electronic transmission subject to the ability of the recipient to accept and process the electronic writing. (2) Any writing required by th…

53-7-201. Short title. This part is known as the "Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act."

53-7-202. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Agricultural and wildlife fireworks" means a division 1.4G dangerous explosive that: uses sound or light when deployed; and is designated to prevent crop damage or unwanted animals from entering a specified area. (2) "Commercial c…

53-7-203. Utah Fire Prevention Board -- Creation -- Members -- Terms -- Selection of chair and officers -- Quorum -- Meetings -- Compensation -- Division's duty to implement board rules. (1) There is created within the division the Utah Fire Prevention Board. (2) The board shall …

53-7-204. Duties of Utah Fire Prevention Board -- Unified Code Analysis Council -- Local administrative duties. (1) The board shall: administer the state fire code as the standard in the state; subject to the state fire code, make rules in accordance with: Title 63G, Chapter 3, U…

53-7-204.2. Fire Prevention Support Account -- Funding. (1) As used in this section: "Account" means the Fire Prevention Support Account created in Subsection. (2) "Property insurance premium" means premium paid as consideration for property insurance as defined in Section. 31A-1…

53-7-206. Equipment for new fire protection systems -- Standard equipment. All equipment for fire protective purposes, purchased in connection with the installation of completely new fire protection systems by any authorities having charge of public property, shall be equipped wi…

53-7-207. Selling or offering for sale nonstandard equipment unlawful -- Exception. (1) A person may not sell or offer for sale any fire hose, fire hydrant, fire engine, or other equipment with threaded parts unless the equipment is fitted and equipped with the threads designated…

53-7-208. Penalty and punishment. Any person who violates Sectionsand, requiring standard equipment, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

53-7-209. Inspection of buildings by officials -- Review of residential inspections. (1) As used in this section, "International Fire Code" means the edition of the International Fire Code adopted by the Legislature with the amendments and additions in the State Fire Code. (2) A …

53-7-210. Fire investigations by local officers -- Notification to division. (1) The chief fire officer of any city, town, or county fire department, or of any fire district or special service district organized for fire protection purposes, or his authorized representative shall…

53-7-211. Fire investigations by fire marshal. (1) If the division is of the opinion that further investigation of a fire is necessary, the state fire marshal, or the state marshal's deputy or representative, may: join the investigation in cooperation with the fire officers who h…

53-7-212. Powers of fire marshal in respect to investigation. In investigating any fire the state fire marshal and the state fire marshal's deputy may: (1) subpoena witnesses; (2) compel their attendance and testimony; and (3) require the production of books, papers, documents, r…

53-7-213. Criminal charges resulting from investigation -- Procedure. If the state fire marshal, or the state fire marshal's deputy or representative, or any other officer participating in the investigation of any fire believes that there is evidence sufficient to charge a person…

53-7-214. Insurance company reports of fires. (1) The state fire marshal, the state fire marshal's deputy, and investigator may, in writing, require any insurance company transacting business in this state to release to the state fire marshal all relevant information or evidence …

53-7-215. Portable fire extinguishers -- Persons not subject to part. (1) The filling or charging of portable fire extinguishers prior to initial sale by the manufacturer is not subject to this part. (2) Any firm that maintains its own fully equipped and specially staffed fire pr…

53-7-216. Portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems -- Certification and licensure required to service. (1) Each firm engaged in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or automatic fire suppression systems that automatically detect fire and discharge…

53-7-217. Portable fire extinguishers -- Permit required to perform hydrostatic testing. Each firm performing hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers shall: (1) perform the tests in accordance with the specifications of the United States Department of Transportation fo…

53-7-218. Portable fire extinguishers -- Sale or lease without approval prohibited. A portable fire extinguisher may not be sold or leased in the state unless it is approved, labeled, or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the division as qualified to…

53-7-219. Portable fire extinguishers -- Hearings authorized. The state fire marshal may conduct hearings or proceedings concerning the renewal, revocation, or refusal to issue permits.

53-7-220. Short title. Sectionsthroughare known as the "Utah Fireworks Act."

53-7-221. Exceptions from Utah Fireworks Act. (1) Sectionsthroughdo not apply to a division 1.1G explosive, a division 1.2G explosive, a division 1.3G explosive, or a division 1.4G explosive that is not for use in the state, but is manufactured, stored, warehoused, or in transit …

53-7-222. Restrictions on the sale or use of fireworks. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a division 1.4G dangerous explosive may not be possessed, discharged, sold, or offered for retail sale. The following persons may purchase, possess, or discharge a division 1.4G d…

53-7-223. State license for display operators, special effects operators, and flame effects operators -- Permit -- Fee -- Division duties -- Revocation. (1) A person may not purchase or possess display fireworks, special effects fireworks, or flame effects, or discharge any of th…

53-7-224. Licensing importers and wholesalers -- Fee. The division shall: (1) annually license each importer and wholesaler of pyrotechnic devices; and (2) charge an annual license fee set in accordance with Section. 63J-1-504

53-7-225. Times for sale and discharge of fireworks -- Criminal penalty -- Permissible closure of certain areas -- Maps and signage. (1) Except as provided in Section, this section supersedes any other code provision regarding the sale or discharge of fireworks. 53-7-221 (2) Exce…

53-7-225.1. Civil liability. (1) An individual who negligently, recklessly, or intentionally causes or spreads a fire through discharge of a division 1.4G explosive is liable for the cost of suppressing that fire and any damages the fire causes. If the individual described in Sub…

53-7-225.5. Inspection and testing of automatic fire sprinkler systems -- Certification required. (1) Each person engaged in the inspection and testing of automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be certified by the state fire marshal. (2) The board shall by rule prescribe an appli…

53-7-225.6. Inspection and testing of fire alarm systems -- Certification and exceptions. (1) Each person, other than fire and building inspectors and electricians licensed under, engaged in the inspection and testing of fire alarm systems shall be certified by the state fire mar…

53-7-226. Violations -- Misdemeanor. A person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if he: (1) violates this part; (2) violates any order made under this part; (3) produces, reproduces, or uses the official seal of registration of the division in any manner or for any purpose incons…

53-7-301. Short title. This part is known as the "Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act."

53-7-302. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Board" means the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board created in Section. 53-7-304 (2) "Container" means any vessel, including cylinders, tanks, portable tanks, and cargo tanks used for transporting or storing liquefied petroleum gases, …

53-7-303. Exclusions from part. This part does not apply to any of the following: (1) the production, refining, or manufacture of LPG; (2) the storage, sale, or transportation of LPG by pipeline or railroad tank car by a pipeline company, producer, refiner, or manufacturer; (3) e…

53-7-304. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board -- Creation -- Composition -- Appointment -- Terms of officers -- Meetings -- Compensation. (1) There is created within the division the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. The board is composed of seven members: two Utah fire chiefs or marshals…

53-7-305. Board rulemaking -- Notice. (1) The board shall make rules as reasonably necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public and persons using LPG. The rules shall be in substantial conformity with the generally accepted standards of safety con…

53-7-306. Duties and powers of the board -- Fee setting. (1) The board shall monitor rates charged in the industry for container removal. (2) The board may: set civil penalties for violation of any rule or order made under this part; in conducting hearings on the issuance or revo…

53-7-307. Duties of the division. The division shall: (1) prescribe the method and form to apply for, or renew, a LPG license or certificate, with the approval of the board; (2) investigate the experience, reputation, and background of applicants and persons who hold a license or…

53-7-308. Licenses and certificates. A person may not engage in any of the following activities related to LPG unless the person has obtained an authorizing license or certification from the board: (1) container activities, including the manufacture, assembly, repair, sale, insta…

53-7-309. Classification of applicants and licensees. (1) To administer this part, the board shall classify all applicants and licensees as follows: Class 1: a licensed dealer who: is engaged in the business of installing gas appliances or systems for the use of LPG; sells, fills…

53-7-310. License specifications and limits. (1) A license issued under this part shall state the name of the person or persons to whom it is issued. The license shall specify the location, by street and number, of the premises for which it is issued and the particular classifica…

53-7-311. Certification of licensees for certain activities. (1) A person that transports or dispenses LPG or that installs, repairs, or services appliances, containers, equipment, systems, or piping for the use of LPG shall be certified by the division by passing an appropriate …

53-7-312. Division approval of certain storage system plans -- Procedure. (1) The complete plans and specifications for all systems involving the storage of more than 5,000 water gallons of LPG shall be submitted to the division by a person licensed under this part, and receive a…

53-7-313. Removal of LPG containers -- Reasonableness of rates. (1) Rates charged for removal of leased LPG containers shall be reasonable. (2) The lessor of an LPG container shall credit the lessee's account the current retail price for the amount of LPG remaining in the leased …

53-7-314. Fees -- Setting -- Deposit -- Use. (1) The board shall establish fees authorized in this part in accordance with the procedures specified in Section, but the fees shall be deposited as provided in Subsection. 63J-1-504 (2) (2) Fees collected by the division under this p…

53-7-315. Enforcement of part and rules. (1) Except as provided in Subsection, this part, the rules made under it, and orders issued by the board are enforced by: (6) the enforcing authority, unless otherwise provided by the board; and the board. (2) A person who knowingly violat…