Title 15A, Title 15A: State Construction and Fire Codes Act

15A-3-204. Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC. (1) In IRC, Section M1602.2, a new exception is added at the end of Item 7 as follows:"Exception: The discharge of return air from an accessory dwelling unit into another dwelling unit, or into an accessory dwelling unit fro…

15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC. (1) IRC, Section P2602.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:"P2602.1 General. The water-distribution system of any building or premises where plumbing fixtures are installed shall be connected to a public water supp…

15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36, 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC. (1) In IRC, Section E3601.6.2, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An occupant of an accessory dwelling unit is not required to have access to the disconnect serving the dwelling unit in whic…

15A-3-301. General provision. The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IPC to be applicable statewide.

15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC. (1) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added:"Utah Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having ju…

15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC. (1) In IPC, Section 303.4, the following exception is added:"Exception: Third-party standards and certification for approval of backflow prevention assemblies shall consist of any combination of two approvals from a third-party laborator…

15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC. (1) In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made: In row number "3", for in the field for "OTHER", a new footnote h is added. In row number "5", for "Adult day care and child day care" occupancy, in the field for "OTHER", a new fo…

15A-3-305. Amendments to Chapter 5 of IPC. (1) IPC, Section 502.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "502.4 Seismic supports. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping s…

15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC. (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:"602.3 Individual water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the sourc…

15A-3-307. Amendments to Chapter 7 of IPC. (1) IPC, Section 701.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "701.2 Sewer required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sew…

15A-3-308. Amendments to Chapter 8 of IPC. In IPC, Section 802.1.1, the last sentence is deleted.

15A-3-309. Amendments to Chapter 9 of IPC. (1) In IPC, Section 903.1.1, when the number of inches is to be specified, "12 inches (304.8mm)" is inserted. (2) In IPC, a new Section 903.7 is added as follows: "903.7 Extension through a wall. Vents extending through the wall shall te…

15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC. (1) In IPC, a new Section 1002.4.1.6 is added as follows: "1002.4.1.6 Deep Seal Trap." (2) In IPC, Section 1003.3.8, the word "gravity" is inserted before the word "grease."

15A-3-311. Amendments to Chapter 11 of IPC. (1) A new IPC, Section 1106.1.1, is added as follows:"1106.1.1 Alternate Methods.An approved alternate storm drain sizing method may be allowed." (2) IPC, Section 1109, is deleted.

15A-3-312. Amendments to Chapter 12 of IPC. IPC, Chapter 12, is not amended.

15A-3-313. Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC. (1) A new IPC, Section 1301.4.1, is added as follows:"1301.4.1 Recording.The existence of a nonpotable water system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership for the property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the …

15A-3-314. Amendments to Chapter 14 of IPC. IPC, Chapter 14, is deleted and replaced with the following:"1401. Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems.Graywater recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for single-family residences shall comply with the requirements of…

15A-3-315. Amendments to Chapter 15 of IPC. (1) In IPC,, the following reference standards are deleted: ASSE 5013-2015, ASSE 5015-2015, ASSE 5020-2015, ASSE 5047-2015, ASSE 5048-2015, ASSE 5052-98, ASSE 5056-2015, CSA B64.10-17, and CSA B64.10.1-17. (2) In IPC,, the following ref…

15A-3-401. General provisions. (1) The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be applicable statewide. (2) In IMC, Section 505.4, a new subsection 505.4.1 is added as follows:"505.4.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air is not required in residential dwelling units wh…

15A-3-402. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IMC. (1) In IMC, Table 403.3.1.1, note "h" is deleted and replaced with the following:"h. 1. A nail salon shall provide each manicure station where a nail technician files or shapes an acrylic nail, as defined by rule by the Divisi…

15A-3-501. General provisions. The following are adopted as an amendment to the IFGC to be applicable statewide: (1) In IFGC, Section 404.9, a new Section 404.9.1, is added as follows:"404.9.1 Meter protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided wi…

15A-3-601. General provisions. The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide: (1) The IRC provisions are adopted as the residential electrical standards applicable to residential installations under the IRC. All other installations shall comply wit…

15A-3-701. General provisions. The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide: (1) In IECC, Section R102.1.1, a new section R102.1.1 is added as follows:"R102.1.1 National Green Building Standard complying with ICC 700-2020 National Green Building…

15A-3-801. General provisions. The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide: (1) In IEBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the…

15A-3-901. General provisions. Mobile homes built before June 15, 1976, that are subject to relocation, building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation shall comply with the following: (1) Related to exits and egress windows: Egress windows. The home has at least one egress wi…

15A-4-101. General provision. The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IBC to be applicable to the specified jurisdiction.

15A-4-105. Amendments to IBC applicable to Park City Corporation or Park City Fire District. (1) The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IBC for the Park City Corporation, in IBC, Section 3409.2, exception 3, is modified to read as follows: "3. Designated as his…

15A-4-106. Amendments to IBC applicable to Salt Lake City. The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IBC for Salt Lake City, in IBC, Section 1008.1.9.7, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: In International Airport areas designated as Group "A" Occupan…

15A-4-107. Amendments to IBC applicable to Sandy City. The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IBC for Sandy City: (1) A new903.2.13, is added as follows: "(F)903.2.13 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 throughout buildin…

15A-4-201. General provision. The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IRC to be applicable to specified jurisdiction.

15A-4-206. Amendments to IRC applicable to Park City Corporation or Park City Fire District. (1) The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IRC for the Park City Corporation, Appendix P, of the 2006 IRC is adopted. (2) The following amendments are adopted as amendm…

15A-4-207. Amendments to IRC applicable to Sandy City. The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IRC for Sandy City, a new IRC, Section R324, is added as follows: "Section R324 IGNITION RESISTANT CONSTRUCTIONR324.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in …

15A-4-301. General provision. The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IPC to be applicable to specified jurisdiction.

15A-4-303. Amendments to IPC applicable to South Jordan. The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IPC for South Jordan: (1) IPC, Section 312.10.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "312.10.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assembl…

15A-4-401. General provision. No local amendments to the IMC are adopted.

15A-4-501. General provision. No local amendments to the IFGC are adopted.

15A-4-601. General provision. No local amendments to the NEC are adopted.

15A-4-701. General provision. No local amendments to the IECC are adopted.

15A-5-101. Title -- Adoption of code. In accordance with, the Legislature repeals the State Fire Code in effect on July 1, 2010, and adopts this chapter as the State Fire Code.

15A-5-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Appreciable depth" means a depth greater than 1/4 inch. (2) "AHJ" means "authority having jurisdiction," which is: the State Fire Marshal; an authorized deputy of the State Fire Marshal; or the local fire enforcement authority…

15A-5-103. Nationally recognized codes incorporated by reference. The following codes are incorporated by reference into the State Fire Code: (1) the International Fire Code, 2024 edition, excluding appendices, as issued by the International Code Council, Inc., except as amended …

15A-5-104. Exemptions from State Fire Code. (1) As used in this section, "remote yurt" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 15A-1-202 (2) A remote yurt is exempt from the State Fire Code unless otherwise provided by ordinance in accordance with Subsection. 15A-1-204…

15A-5-201. General provisions. The amendments and additions in this part to the IFC are adopted for application statewide.

15A-5-202. Amendments and additions to IFC related to administration, permits, definitions, and general and emergency planning. (1) For IFC, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration: IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.5, is deleted and rewritten as follows:"102.5 Application of residential c…

15A-5-202.5. Amendments and additions to Chapters 3 and 4 of IFC. (1) For IFC, Chapter 3, General Requirements: IFC, Chapter 3, Section 304.1.3, Vegetation, is amended as follows: Delete line six and replace it with: "Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-1300, Minimum Standards for…

15A-5-203. Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire safety, building, and site requirements. (1) For IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features: In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 501.5, Access grade and fire flow, is added as follows:"An authority having jurisdiction over a stru…