Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.010 TITLE
18.50.010: TITLE:
This chapter shall be known as the SALT LAKE CITY EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HOUSING ORDINANCE.. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
Salt Lake City Code tit. 18, div. II, ch. 18.50
in effectSalt Lake City Code § 18.50.020 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
18.50.020: PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
A. Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the health, safety, comfort, convenience and aesthetics of Salt Lake City and its present and future inhabitants and businesses, to protect the tax base, and to protect property values within the city, as provided by Section 10-9a-102 of the Utah Code, or its successor section, and other applicable state statutes. This purpose shall be accomplished by regulating the maintenance, repair and remodeling of residential buildings specified in this chapter existing as of the date of enactment hereof by:
1. Establishing minimum housing standards for all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used, for human habitation;
2. Establishing minimum standards for safety from fire and other hazards;
3. Promoting maintenance and improvement of structures by applying standards of this chapter to renovations. This chapter allows distinctions in the application of standards based on the year a structure was built, as long as a reasonable level of safety is achieved;
4. Avoiding the closure or abandonment of housing and the displacement of occupants where such can be done without sacrificing the public health, safety and welfare;
5. Providing for the administration, enforcement and penalties for this chapter.
B. Scope:
1. Application to Existing Buildings: This chapter encompasses fire safety and structural integrity of existing residential buildings. Within the structures, the scope includes equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, space requirements, and for safe and sanitary maintenance.
2. Application to Remodeling of Existing Residential Buildings: This chapter shall apply to remodeling or renovation of all residential buildings existing as of the date of enactment hereof as follows:
a. This chapter applies regardless of tenancy, regardless of the valuation of the renovations, and regardless of the date of such remodeling or renovation, unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
b. The requirements of this chapter are minimums. During a renovation or remodeling project, whenever conditions exist which allow such work to comply with the codes adopted in Section 18.04.040, such codes shall apply.
c. When a construction standard is omitted from this chapter, the applicable standard shall be the state construction codes adopted and in effect at the time the building was constructed or at the time the relevant electrical, mechanical, or plumbing element was installed, whichever is later.
d. When the purpose of the renovation is to create new dwelling units, the codes adopted in Section 18.04.040 shall apply.
3. Application to New Construction: From the date of adoption hereof, newly constructed buildings must comply with the codes adopted pursuant to Section 18.04.040. All additions to an existing building envelope shall comply with the codes adopted pursuant to Section 18.04.040.
4. Change of Use: Any building undergoing a change which intensifies the use shall comply with the provisions of the codes adopted pursuant to Section 18.04.040.
5. Permits Required: Except as provided in this subsection, no building or structure regulated by this chapter shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, moved, removed, converted, or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official. Except where required by state law, permits are not required for those items identified in Section 105.2 of the International Building Code and International Residential Code, or as otherwise directed by the building official.
C. Violations: It is unlawful for any person to:
1. Erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this chapter;
2. Fail to obey a notice and order issued pursuant to this chapter;
3. Occupy, or rent for occupancy, a building that has been closed to occupancy; or
4. Fail to obey an interpretation, decision or requirement of the board of appeals and examiners. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 70-09 § 6, 2009: Ord. 74-98 §§ 1, 2, 1998: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.030 DEFINITIONS
18.50.030: DEFINITIONS:
A. Construction of Terms: For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall be construed as specified in this section. Words used in the singular include the plural, and words used in the plural include the singular.
B. Whole Includes Part: Whenever the words "apartment house", "building", "dormitory", "dwelling unit", "habitable room", "hotel", "housing unit" or "structure" are used in this chapter such words shall be construed as if followed by the words "or any portion thereof".
C. Referenced Documents: References to codes, ordinances, chapters, sections, or subsections shall include any successor to such code, ordinance, chapter, section, or subsection that has been adopted by the city.
D. Defined Terms:
AGENT: Any person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or other entity who acts for or on behalf of others.
BASEMENT: A floor level, any part of which is more than 4 feet below grade for more than 50% of the total perimeter or more than 8 feet below grade at any point.
BATHROOM: A room containing at least one of each of the following fixtures: sink, toilet, and tub or shower. It may also include a bidet.
BEDROOM: Any space designed or used for sleeping.
BOARDING HOUSE: The same as defined in Title 21A.
BUILDING: Any structure which is used, designed or intended to be used for human habitation.
BUILDING CLOSURE, CLOSED TO ENTRY, OR CLOSED TO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY: A building which has been closed to occupancy.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: A person designated by the building official to make inspections of buildings and properties covered by this chapter.
CEILING HEIGHT: The vertical distance from the finished floor to finished ceiling or to the lowest point of the ceiling framing members. Where obstructions other than lighting fixtures exist below the ceiling, the height shall be measured from the obstruction to the finished floor.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: A certificate issued by the building official authorizing occupancy of a building.
COMMON ROOM: A room available in congregate housing for the shared use of occupants of 2 or more housing units. This does not include common corridors and exit passages, but does include kitchens and game rooms.
CONDOMINIUM: Property or portions thereof conforming to the definition set forth in section 57-8-3 of the Utah Code, as amended, or its successor.
CONGREGATE HOUSING: Any building which contains facilities for living, sleeping and sanitation, as required by this chapter, and may include facilities for eating and cooking, for occupancy by other than a family. Congregate housing includes SROs, convents, monasteries, dormitories, boarding and rooming houses, hostels, fraternity and sorority houses, but does not include shelters, jails, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels or lodging houses.
COOKING FACILITY: At a minimum, a range with stove top and oven, or alternatively, a nonportable cooktop and oven, and a sink.
CORRIDOR: A hallway that serves more than one dwelling unit.
EFFICIENCY DWELLING UNIT: A dwelling unit containing only one habitable room with a bath and/or kitchen in the unit.
EXISTING: In existence prior to adoption hereof.
EXITWAY: A continuous and unobstructed means of egress to a public way and includes any intervening aisles, doorways, gates, corridors, exterior exit ramps, stairways, smokeproof enclosures, horizontal exits, exit passageways, and exit access ramps as these terms are defined in the International Building Code.
FAMILY: The same as defined in Title 21A.
FIRE RESISTANCE OR FIRE RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION: Construction that resists the spread of fire.
FLOOR AREA COMPUTATION: The floor area of a habitable room excluding closets, cabinets, bathrooms, and kitchens when such kitchens are separated from the habitable room by walls or other partitions.
GARAGE: A building or portion thereof designed, used, or intended to be used for parking or storage of a motor vehicle containing flammable or combustible liquids or gas in its tank.
GLAZING: Light transmitting glass or plastic installed in windows, doors and skylights, including safety glass, but not including glass block.
HABITABLE ROOM: A room in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility space, and similar areas are not habitable rooms.
HALL: A space used for circulating between the rooms of a building within an individual dwelling unit.
HAZARDOUS CONDITION: A condition in a residential building or dwelling unit where failure of a structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing component system or systems is likely to occur reasonably soon but which has not yet occurred or which is not serious enough to be considered an "imminent danger". "Hazardous conditions" consist of any of the following:
1. All of the conditions listed under the definition of "imminent danger" if those conditions can be repaired safely while all or the affected part of the building or unit remains occupied; or
2. "Imminent danger" conditions which have been partially secured pursuant to Section 18.24.030.E;
3. Improper, missing, misused or malfunctioning electrical service or disconnect devices;
4. Cracked, displaced or missing foundations resulting in settlement and structural damage;
5. Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports;
6. Flooring or floor supports of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety;
7. Members of walls, partitions or other vertical supports that crack, split, lean, list or buckle due to defective material or deterioration where failure is likely to occur reasonably soon but is not likely to occur immediately;
8. Members of walls, partitions or other vertical supports that are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety;
9. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal or vertical members which sag, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration;
10. Inoperable toilet, bathroom sink, or bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit or congregate housing unit;
11. Lack of or inoperable kitchen sink in a dwelling unit or congregate housing unit;
12. Fireplaces or chimneys which are of insufficient size or strength to carry imposed loads with safety such that failure is likely to occur reasonably soon but is not likely to occur immediately;
13. Except as defined under "imminent danger" below, conditions that reduce the width, height or area of a required emergency exitway or required escape window;
14. All buildings or portions thereof which are not provided with the operable fire extinguishing systems or equipment required by city codes;
15. Buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking or dining purposes which were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies;
16. Lack of a kitchen area equipped with a working stove, oven, sink and refrigerator unless specified otherwise by this code.
HISTORIC BUILDING: Any building or structure which has been designated for preservation by Salt Lake City pursuant to Title 21A or its successor, or is a contributory structure located in an historic district designated pursuant to Title 21A.
HOTEL: Any building containing guestrooms intended or designed to be used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests on a daily basis.
HOTEL/MOTEL ROOM: A room or combination of rooms (suite) offered as a single unit for lodging on a daily or weekly basis.
IMMINENT DANGER: A condition in a building or dwelling unit subject to this chapter where structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems have failed so that they may cause immediate death or serious injury to the building's occupants or the public. Conditions of "imminent danger" are those that are so severe and dangerous that either repairs cannot be completed immediately or it is appropriate to have the residents or other occupants leave the building or unit before the repairs have begun. "Imminent danger" consists of any of the following and other similarly serious conditions:
1. Failed or missing foundations, beams, columns, floor systems;
2. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members which sag, split or buckle and failure is likely to occur at any moment;
3. Broken water lines causing flooding which is undermining structural supports or otherwise endangering the building's integrity;
4. Leaking gas;
5. Missing flues or vent connectors resulting in exhaust gases entering the building;
6. Lack of adequate heating facilities during the months of October through April;
7. Overload of main and branch electrical distribution systems;
8. Exposed electrical wires, fuses and electrical current breakers capable of producing electrical shock or fire and readily accessible to the occupants or the public;
9. Stairs and stair components that cannot carry the loads intended and which may collapse if so loaded;
10. Contaminated water systems;
11. A complete absence of toilet facilities;
12. A complete lack of water supply or sewage disposal facilities, as a result of a failure of a building's or dwelling unit's system and not a city system failure;
13. Blocked emergency egress halls, corridors and/or doors, including accumulation or storage of materials in stairways, corridors, doors or windows, or other condition which blocks the means of egress.
INFESTATION: The presence of insects, rodents or other pests in or around a building in numbers that are or may be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the occupants.
KITCHEN: A space or room used, designed or intended to be used for the preparation of food, which includes permanently installed cooking facilities.
MAINTENANCE: The repair, replacement and refinishing of any component of an existing structure, but does not include alteration or modification to the existing weight bearing structural components.
MINOR DEFICIENCIES: A structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing code violation that is minor in nature and is less severe or dangerous than a "substandard condition". "Minor deficiencies" include the following, and other similarly minor conditions:
1. Interior finish wall coverings missing or in disrepair;
2. Lack of paint;
3. Dripping or leaking kitchen or bathroom faucets;
4. Soffit and fascia trim of which no more than 20% is weathered, missing, or loose.
MONUMENTAL STAIRS: A stairway, exceeding 4 feet in width, at the main entrance on the exterior of a building.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE: A residential building containing 3 or more dwelling units.
NEC: The edition of the national electrical code currently adopted by the city.
OCCUPANT: A person occupying or having possession of a dwelling unit.
OPENING: An exterior glazed opening capable of being closed to the weather, consisting of a window, a glazed door, or an openable glazed skylight, which opens upon a roof, yard, court, street, alley or recess from a court.
PATTERN OF CIRCULATION: Any area in a room or group of rooms where the occupant is likely to walk because of the location of doors, fixtures or furniture placement when size of room restricts furniture placement. Fixtures, pipes and ducts projecting from the ceiling which are located near the middle of the room are within the pattern of circulation.
PLUMBING SYSTEM: Any potable water distribution piping, and any drainage piping within or below any building, including all plumbing fixtures, traps, vents and devices appurtenant to such water distribution or drainage piping and including potable water treating or using equipment, and any lawn sprinkling system.
PREMISES: A lot, plot or parcel of land including the buildings or structures thereon.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING: The portions of a building that contain dwelling units.
SRO (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY): A congregate housing where the dwelling units have one combined sleeping and living room and may include a kitchen and/or a separate private bathroom.
SAFETY: The condition of being safe from causing harm, injury or loss.
SECURED BUILDING: A building where all windows and doors are intact and lockable against unauthorized entry.
SLOPING CEILING: Any ceiling with a slope greater than ½ inch per foot.
SMOKE DETECTOR: An approved device which senses visible or invisible particles of combustion.
SPACE, COMMON: "Common space" means shared areas available for use by the occupants of the building.
SPACE, PRIVATE: "Private space" means the portion of a dwelling unit which is for the exclusive use of the occupants of the unit.
SUBSTANDARD CONDITION: A structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing system condition in a residential building or dwelling unit which violates applicable codes but with maintenance or repair can be made fully safe and which does not amount to an "imminent danger" or a "hazardous condition". "Substandard conditions" include the following as well as any violations of the standards in this chapter which have not been included in the categories of "imminent danger", "hazardous condition" or "minor deficiency":
1. Deteriorated or inadequate foundations with cracking and evidence of settlement;
2. Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports;
3. Members of walls, partitions or other vertical supports that split, lean, list or buckle due to defective material or deterioration;
4. Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other members that are of insufficient size to carry live and dead loads with safety;
5. Soffit and fascia trim more than 20% of which is weathered, missing or loose;
6. Missing, decayed, buckling or worn out roof covering;
7. Roof having more than 2 layers of shingle type roof covering;
8. Fireplaces or chimneys which list, bulge or settle, due to defective material or deterioration;
9. Parapet wall or parapet cap bricks that are loose or missing;
10. Stair risers, treads, jacks, stringers or supports that are cracked or otherwise deteriorated or missing;
11. Plumbing which was not installed in accordance with the adopted plumbing code in effect at the time of installation or with generally accepted construction practices, has not been maintained in good condition, or is not free of cross connections or siphonage;
12. Continuous running water in a toilet, bathroom sink or kitchen sink;
13. Lack of hot or cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit or congregate housing structure;
14. Mechanical equipment which was not installed in accordance with codes in effect at the time of installation, or with generally accepted construction practices, or which has not been maintained in good and safe condition;
15. Inoperable heating systems during the months of May through September;
16. Inoperable air conditioning systems, when the building is supplied with such a system and lacks other adequate forms of ventilation and the air conditioning system fails to keep the air temperature below 85°F;
17. Damaged or missing heat ducts or missing heat duct registers;
18. Electrical wiring which was not installed in accordance with codes in effect at the time of installation or with generally accepted construction practices, has not been maintained in good condition, or is not being used in a safe manner;
19. Missing light fixtures, switches and outlet and switch cover plates;
20. Overcurrent situations such as those caused by the use of electrical extension cords and multiple light fixtures;
21. Lack of the minimum natural light and ventilation required by this chapter;
22. Room and space dimensions less than that required by this chapter;
23. Dampness of habitable rooms as evidenced by water damage or excess moisture on ceilings, walls or floors;
24. Deteriorated, crumbling or loose plaster or stucco;
25. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundation or floors, including broken windows or doors;
26. Deteriorated or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings;
27. Broken, rotted, split or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings;
28. Wood has been installed within 6 inches of earth which is not naturally decay resistant, treated wood or wood protected by an approved barrier;
29. Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents as determined by the Salt Lake County health department, or its succcessor;
30. Lack of garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities as determined by the Salt Lake County health department regulations;
31. Those premises on which an accumulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal, rat harborages, stagnant water, and similar materials or conditions constitute a violation of the Salt Lake County health department regulations;
32. Any building, device, apparatus, equipment, combustible materials or vegetation which, in the opinion of the chief of fire department or building official, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion arising from any cause;
33. Any fire resistive requirement of this chapter which is not met;
34. Drainage of water from roofs or yards in a manner that creates flooding or damage to a structure;
35. Any equipment or apparatus that causes excessive noise, pollution, odor or light as defined by the Salt Lake City code or Salt Lake County health regulations;
36. Guardrails or handrails in common areas that are missing or cannot support required loads.
TOILET ROOM: A room which contains a toilet. It may also contain a sink, but does not contain a tub or shower.
UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY: A condition of premises which has been found by the building official to be an "imminent danger" or "hazardous condition" situation as defined by this chapter, or which fails to meet the sanitation requirements of the Salt Lake County health department.
VENTILATION, NATURAL: "Natural ventilation" means any openable exterior door, window or skylight which opens upon a roof, yard, court, street or alley.
YARD: As defined in Title 21A. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 70-09 § 6, 2009: Ord. 1-06 § 30, 2006: Ord. 52-01 § 1, 2001: Ord. 74-98 §§ 3, 4, 1998: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.040 AUTHORITY
18.50.040: AUTHORITY:
A. Enforcement: The building official is authorized to enforce all the provisions of this chapter. The building official may issue and deliver enforcement orders under authority provided by state law.
B. Interpretation: The building official may render interpretations of this chapter and adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations pursuant to adopted state construction codes to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall conform to the intent and purpose of this chapter, and shall be made available in writing for public inspection upon request.
C. Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction: This chapter is not intended to exclude any method of structural design or repair not specifically provided for in this chapter or applicable adopted state construction codes. The building official may approve any alternate material or method of construction conforming to the applicable adopted state construction codes. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.050 RIGHT OF ENTRY
18.50.050: RIGHT OF ENTRY:
A. Inspection: Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any provisions of this chapter, or whenever the building official has reasonable cause to believe a code violation exists in any building or upon any premises which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may, upon obtaining permission of the owner or other person having charge or control of the premises or dwelling unit, or upon obtaining a warrant, enter a residential property or premises to inspect it or to perform the duties imposed by this chapter. If such building or premises is occupied, the building official shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. The building official shall establish written policies which outline owner notification procedures for regular inspections and establish handling of owner notification for tenant reports of unsafe, dangerous and hazardous conditions.
B. Unoccupied Dwelling Unit: If an unoccupied dwelling unit is open and unattended and the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises cannot be located after reasonable effort, the building official or building official's designee may enter the building. The building official shall issue a notice and order pursuant to Section 18.24.040 that the dwelling unit be immediately secured or boarded against the entry of unauthorized persons.
C. Inspection Notification: In imminent danger or hazardous condition situations, or when authorization to enter has not previously been granted by a tenant, the owner shall give the tenant a minimum of 24 hours' notification of an inspection of the tenant's premises by the building official. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.060 RESERVED
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.070 RESERVED
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.080 RESERVED
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.090 MINOR DEFICIENCY SITUATIONS
18.50.090: MINOR DEFICIENCY SITUATIONS:
A. Determination: If the building inspector determines that a minor deficiency exists, the building inspector may take the actions specified in this section.
B. Citations: Citations may be issued for minor deficiencies. However, such citations shall be for the owner's information only and shall have no further legal force or effect. When a notice and order is issued pursuant to Section 18.50.100, minor deficiencies may be included under "for owner's information only". If a property inspection reveals only minor deficiencies, the building inspector may mail a letter to the owner informing the owner of such minor deficiencies. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.100 ENFORCEMENT
18.50.100: ENFORCEMENT:
A. Determination: If the building inspector determines that a violation of this chapter exists, the building inspector may take the actions specified in this section.
B. Warning Notice:
1. Notice: If the building inspector finds that any provision of this chapter is being violated, the inspector shall provide a written notice to the responsible party. The written notice shall indicate the nature of the violation and order the action necessary to correct it. The written notice shall state what action the inspector intends to take if the violation is not corrected. The written notice shall include the time period in which the violations must be corrected, which will be based on their severity.
2. Delivery of Notice: Such written notice issued by the inspector shall be deemed sufficient and complete when served upon the responsible party as follows:
a. Personally by the inspector or his or her representative; or by mailing, postage prepaid, by certified mail, return receipt requested or any reputable mail tracking service that is capable of confirming delivery, addressed to the responsible party at the last known address appearing on the records of the county recorder; and
b. By posting notice on the property where said violation(s) occurs.
3. In cases when delay in enforcement would seriously threaten the effective enforcement of this chapter, or pose a danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the inspector need not issue a warning notice.
C. Notice and Order: If, after issuance of the warning notice (if required), the violations have not been corrected by the time period stated in the notice, the building inspector may issue a notice and order pursuant to Section 18.24.040. The notice and order need not provide any additional correction period and may impose fines beginning on the date it is issued.
D. Remedies: Upon issuance of a notice and order, the building inspector may pursue any remedies allowed by Sections 18.24.030 and 18.24.050, except that civil fines shall accrue as set forth in the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule specific to the violations of this chapter.
E. Daily Violations: Each day a violation continues after the issuance of the notice and order (or cure deadline stated therein, if applicable) shall give rise to a separate civil fine.
F. Compliance: Accumulation of fines for violations, but not the obligation for payment of fines already accrued, shall stop upon correction of the violation(s) once confirmed through an inspection requested pursuant to Subsection 18.24.040.A.3.
G. Recurring Violations: In the case where a violation, which had been corrected, reoccurs at the property within 6 months of the initial correction and is due to the actions or inactions of the same responsible party as the prior violation, the city may begin enforcement of said recurring violation and impose fines after a 10 day warning period. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 49-16, 2016: Ord. 38-08, 2008: Ord. 6-04 § 10, 2004: Ord. 52-01 § 5, 2001: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.110 APPEALS
18.50.110: APPEALS:
A. Filing of Appeals: Appeals of enforcement of this chapter shall be taken in accordance with Chapter 18.12.
B. Inspection of the Premises: Before any hearing is held by the board of appeals and examiners the board may inspect the building or premises involved. Prior notice of such inspection shall be given to the responsible party filing the appeal, who may be present at such inspection. Failure of the responsible party to provide access without good cause as determined by the building official shall not constitute a reason for the hearing to be postponed and the appeal denied. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.120 RESERVED
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.130 APPROVAL FOR OCCUPANCY
18.50.130: APPROVAL FOR OCCUPANCY:
Following the correction of the deficiencies and prior to persons reoccupying any residential building or dwelling unit after it has been closed to occupancy, the building official shall issue an approval for occupancy. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 74-98 § 8, 1998: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.140 EXTERIOR STANDARDS
18.50.140: EXTERIOR STANDARDS:
A. Structural Repair: All roofs, floors, walls, chimneys, foundations, and other structural components shall be repaired when they no longer retain their structural integrity. Loose bricks in chimneys shall be repaired and missing chimney caps shall be replaced.
B. Exterior Surfaces: Exposed materials that require weather protection and exterior surfaces that are deteriorating shall be repaired to the extent necessary to stop damage from cold, wind, water, or dampness. The roof covering and flashing shall form an impervious membrane.
C. Drainage: All surface water shall drain away from the structure and any potential adverse effect of the runoff shall be mitigated to the reasonable satisfaction of the building official.
D. Windows and Doors: Windows that are required by this chapter for light and ventilation shall be fully glazed. Window openings not required to meet light, ventilation, and egress standards may be sealed with opaque materials or removed. Broken or missing doors, door frames, windows, and window sashes shall be replaced or repaired.
E. Appendages: All awnings, fire escapes, exhaust ducts and similar appendages shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored.
F. House Addressing: All residential buildings shall display a street number in a prominent location on the street side of the building in such a position that the number is easily visible to approaching emergency vehicles. The numerals shall be in accordance with the codes adopted in Section 18.04.040. Each individual unit within any multiple-family structure shall display a prominent identification number.
G. Exterior Walkways: All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 74-98 §§ 9, 10, 1998: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.150 INTERIOR STANDARDS
18.50.150: INTERIOR STANDARDS:
A. Showers/Tubs: Showers shall be finished to a height of 70 inches above the fixture drain outlet with nonabsorbent material. Freestanding tubs with shower risers may utilize a shower curtain that totally encloses all sides of the tub.
B. Floor Coverings: All floor and stair coverings shall be maintained in a secure and substantially intact manner. This standard does not apply to area or throw rugs within dwelling units.
C. Walls And Ceilings: All walls and ceilings shall be maintained so that they are secure and intact. Surfaces shall be painted or covered with wallpaper or paneling.
D. Finishes, Washable Surfaces: In kitchens and bathrooms of congregate housing and SROs, floors and walls within 15 inches of sinks, bidets, showers, toilets, and tubs shall be finished with a nonporous material that is not adversely affected by moisture.
E. Operable Fixtures and Equipment: All fixtures, appliances, and equipment required by this code shall be maintained in safe and operable condition. (Ord. 91- 24, 2024: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.160 DOORS, TRIM AND HARDWARE
18.50.160: DOORS, TRIM AND HARDWARE:
A. All doors, trim and hardware shall be kept in good working condition.
B. Exterior doors which are required for ingress and egress shall have locks which are keyed from the exterior and are operable from the interior without the use of a key or other special equipment or knowledge. Original locks in historic buildings are not required to be replaced if in good working condition.
C. Hinges for out swinging doors shall be equipped with nonremovable hinge pins or a mechanical interlock to preclude removal of the door from the exterior by removing the hinge pins. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.170 ENVIRONMENTAL OR SANITARY STANDARDS
18.50.170: ENVIRONMENTAL OR SANITARY STANDARDS:
A. All premises shall be maintained clean, safe, sanitary and free from an accumulation of rubbish. Every occupant of a structure shall keep that part of the structure and exterior property which such occupant occupies, controls or uses in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a boarding and rooming house, fraternity and sorority house, dormitory, SRO or multiple-family dwelling units shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property.
B. Garbage and refuse storage and removal shall meet the requirements of the Salt Lake County health department regulations.
C. There shall be no insect or rodent infestation in violation of the Salt Lake County health department regulations.
D. Asbestos, regardless of the date of installation, shall meet the requirements of the Salt Lake County health department regulations.
E. A room in which a toilet is located shall be separated from food preparation or storage rooms by a tightfitting door. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 1-06 § 30, 2006: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.180 SPACE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
18.50.180: SPACE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS:
A. Ceiling Heights:
1. Habitable Rooms: The minimum ceiling height for all habitable rooms shall be as set forth in the construction codes adopted in Section 18.04.040. This height may be 6 feet 4 inches when the requirements of this chapter for emergency egress, light and ventilation are met and a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are installed pursuant to the construction codes adopted in Section 18.04.040. The only exception is that a smoke detector is not required in a kitchen. Obstructions shall be allowed to 5 feet 10 inches when the obstruction is not in the pattern of circulation and obstructions are not greater than 20% of the floor area of the room.
2. Nonhabitable Rooms Except Bathrooms: All nonhabitable rooms, except bathrooms, shall have no minimum ceiling height requirement.
3. Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms: Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 0 inches. Obstructions shall be allowed to 5 feet 10 inches. The bathroom ceiling height at the back of a sink, toilet or tub without shower may be sloped to a minimum height of 5 feet 0 inches at the wall when the ceiling height is no less than 6 feet 0 inches at a point 2 feet 0 inches from the wall adjacent to the bathroom plumbing fixture.
4. Sloping Ceilings: In any room with a sloping ceiling, at least one-half (1/2) the floor area shall have a minimum ceiling height as required by this section. No portion of the room with a ceiling height below 5 feet 0 inches may be used in the floor area computation.
5. Corridors: A minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 4 inches shall be required in corridors so long as there are a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector installed pursuant to the construction codes adopted in Section 18.04.040. Obstructions shall be allowed to 5 feet 10 inches when the obstruction is not in the pattern of circulation and obstructions are not greater than 20% of the floor area of the corridor.
B. Room and Corridor Size:
1. Floor Area and Room Dimensions: Floor area and room dimensions shall be as set forth in the construction codes adopted in Section 18.04.040.
2. Sleeping Room Dimensions: Every room used for sleeping shall have floor area equal to the amounts required by the construction codes adopted pursuant to Section 18.04.040. Where more than 2 persons occupy a room used for sleeping, the required floor area shall be increased at the rate of 50 square feet for each occupant in excess of 2.
3. Corridors: The minimum width of corridors shall be 36 inches. In dwelling units constructed prior to 1983, a minimum corridor width of 28 inches shall be permitted.
C. Special Dwellings:
1. Efficiency Dwelling Units: An efficiency dwelling unit shall:
a. Have a living room floor area equal to the amounts required by the construction codes adopted pursuant to Section 18.04.040. An additional 100 square feet of floor area shall be provided for each occupant in excess of two;
b. Have a closet;
c. Have a kitchen sink and cooking and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of at least 30 inches in front of the fixture or appliance;
d. Have a bathroom containing a toilet, sink and bathtub or shower.
2. Congregate Housing: Except for Shared Housing as defined in Title 21A, individual units in congregate housing shall have at least one room with not less than 70 square feet of floor area per occupant. When individual rooms are less than 120 square feet, a separate common room shall be provided of at least 120 square feet for each 10 units, with a minimum of one common room per floor. When separate rooms are not provided with cooking facilities, the common room may be a common kitchen with a floor area as defined by the floor area computation.
D. Cooking Facilities:
1. Cooking Facilities in Dwelling Units: Each dwelling unit shall have a kitchen that supplies:
a. A range with stove top and oven, or in the alternative, a nonportable cooktop and oven. Hot plates, pans, and similar units shall not be considered as cooking facilities. All cooking appliances shall be maintained in good working condition.
b. An approved sink, with a minimum dimension of 12 inches by 12 inches by 4 inches deep.
c. A minimum of 4 square feet of counter space.
d. A refrigerator.
2. Cooking Facilities for Individual Units in Congregate Housing: As long as such cooking facilities do not encroach into the required floor area, required cooking facilities may be supplied in individual units, provided all of the following items are supplied:
a. A range with stove top and oven, or in the alternative, a nonportable cooktop and oven. Hot plates, pans, and similar units shall not be considered as cooking facilities and are not allowed. Portable cooking devices are not allowed in individual rooms;
b. An approved sink, with a minimum dimension of 12 inches by 12 inches by 4 inches deep;
c. A minimum of 4 square feet of counter space;
d. A refrigerator.
3. Common Kitchens in Congregate Housing: When cooking facilities are not provided within individual units, congregate housing shall have a common kitchen area which shall contain the following minimum facilities: a sink for each 20 tenants or portion thereof, a range for each 20 tenants or portion thereof, and a refrigerator for each 10 tenants or portion thereof. The minimum kitchen area shall be 120 square feet based on the floor area computation for the first 10 occupants or portion thereof, and an additional 30 square feet for each additional 10 persons or portion thereof. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 74-98 §§ 11-13, 1998: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.190 LIGHT AND VENTILATION
18.50.190: LIGHT AND VENTILATION:
A. Natural Light in Habitable Rooms:
1. Every habitable room shall have at least one window facing directly to the outdoors to provide natural light. The minimum total window area shall equal 1/20th or more of the floor area of the room, with a minimum of 3 and ½ square feet. Special purpose rooms such as home theaters and film processing rooms shall not be subject to this requirement. Kitchens may be provided with artificial light, which shall be a minimum of 1.5 watts incandescent or 0.8 watts fluorescent per square foot of the room.
2. The glazed area of an exterior door may be used for purposes of computing window size for natural light.
3. For the purpose of meeting light or ventilation requirements, as well as emergency egress, a room may be considered as a portion of an adjoining room when ½ of the area of the common wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than 1/10 of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet, whichever is greater.
B. Ventilation:
1. Habitable Rooms:
a. Except as provided in subsection B1b of this section, all habitable rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openings to the exterior which have the capability of being closed to the weather. Total openings shall have an area at least 1/20 of the floor area of the room or 3 and ½ square feet, whichever is greater.
b. A mechanical ventilation system shall be allowed in lieu of openings for natural ventilation. Such system shall create a positive pressure in the room and the air intake shall be connected directly to the outside and be capable of 2 air exchanges per hour. In kitchens, the ventilation system may create negative pressure. The air intake/exhaust source shall be located at least 3 feet above any opening which is within 10 feet of the air intake/exhaust.
c. Exterior doors may be used to meet natural ventilation requirements.
2. Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms, and other Nonhabitable Areas:
a. Except as provided in subsection B2b of this section, all bathrooms and laundry rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation by means of openings to the exterior which have the capability of being closed to the weather. Such openings shall have a total area not less than 1/20 of the floor area of the room, with a minimum of 1 and ½ square feet.
b. A mechanical exhaust system connected directly to the outside shall be allowed in lieu of natural ventilation. The system shall be capable of providing 5 air exchanges per hour. The exhaust air shall discharge at least 3 feet above or 10 feet away from any air intake source. Toilet rooms may be ventilated with an approved recirculation fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
c. Mechanical or convection venting of bathrooms into the attic shall be acceptable. Recirculating fans may be used in toilet rooms only. Bathrooms with tubs or showers shall have a convection or mechanical exhaust system.
d. Bathrooms constructed prior to 1970, which are vented with convection vent openings extending to the outside shall meet the ventilation requirement as long as the walls, ceiling and floor are not adversely affected by moisture. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 74-98 § 14, 1998: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.200 FIRE SAFETY; EGRESS
18.50.200: FIRE SAFETY; EGRESS:
A. Fire Safety: No hazard of fire or explosion shall be created or allowed to exist in any building, premises, equipment or apparatus.
B. Exit and Emergency Egress:
1. Every existing dwelling unit shall have a safe, continuous and unobstructed means of egress of a minimum ceiling height of 6 feet 4 inches and a minimum egress width of 28 inches. Obstructions shall be allowed to 5 feet 10 inches when the obstruction is not in the pattern of circulation and obstructions are not greater than 20% of the floor area of the exitway. The exitway shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free of hazardous conditions and obstructions.
2. Every sleeping room located below the fourth story shall have at least one openable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress or rescue. Every egress window shall comply with the construction codes adopted in Section 18.04.040, unless the size of the opening under such codes is not feasible then the opening shall have a minimum of 3 and 1/2 square feet of openable space and clear opening dimensions of at least 20 inches in one dimension and 24 inches in the other dimension. The escape window must open directly into a yard or exit court, or into a public street or alley. When windows are provided as a means of emergency egress or rescue, they shall have a finished sill height of not more than 48 inches. If the distance from the floor to the windowsill is more than 48 inches, a permanent ladder or platform attached to the wall or floor may be installed to meet the maximum height requirement. The ladder or platform must be approved by the city.
3. For windows that are below grade, a window well shall run parallel to the width of the window and extend at least 18 inches out from the exterior face of the building. When the distance from the top of the window well to its bottom exceeds 48 inches, it shall be equipped with an approved permanently affixed ladder or stairs that are accessible with the window in the fully open position. Grates are permitted over window wells when hinged away from the structure and not weighing over 15 pounds per section of the grate.
4. Bars, grills, grates or similar devices may be installed on emergency escapes or rescue windows or doors, provided such devices are equipped with approved release mechanisms which are operable from the inside of the grate without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
C. Stairs and Handrails: Stairs and rails shall meet the requirements of the means of egress section of the applicable adopted state construction code with the following modifications:
1. If there are 4 or more risers, a handrail shall be required. Two handrails shall be required when the width of the stairs is 48 inches or more. Stairways less than 48 inches in width or stairways serving one individual dwelling unit in group R, division 1 or 3 occupancy, or a group R, division 3 congregate residence may have one handrail. Handrails are not required for monumental stairs.
2. Handrails shall be placed not less than 30 inches nor more than 38 inches above the outermost edge of the tread. Handrails for existing stairs are not required to extend beyond the top or bottom stair tread.
3. Stairs shall have a maximum riser height of 9 inches and a minimum step run of 8 inches. Existing stair flights may have a maximum variation in rise and run of 2 inches at the top and bottom of the flight. A maximum of 1 inch variation of rise and run shall be allowed for all intermediate risers and treads. Stairs shall be level and shall comply with life safety standards as defined herein.
4. Winding, circular and spiral stairs may run to narrow to a point. The run shall measure 8 inches (12 inches from the narrow point).
5. There shall be no minimum rise or run requirement nor maximum variation in the rise and run for stairs leading only to mechanical, storage, utility, and nonhabitable rooms in any residential structure and laundry rooms in individual dwelling units provided the stairs are structurally sound.
6. Steps shall be maintained in a safe manner. Missing steps, steps which are deteriorated to the point that a foothold is difficult to maintain, staircases which have missing boards, and/or staircases which contain boards that have lost their structural integrity shall be repaired to a safe condition.
7. Interior and exterior stairs shall have a minimum headroom height of 6 feet 4 inches so long as there are electrical powered smoke detectors installed pursuant to the construction codes adopted in Section 18.04.040, except for stairs to mechanical or storage rooms, utility and nonhabitable rooms in any residential structure and laundry rooms in individual dwelling units, which have no minimum headroom height. Within stairways obstructions shall be allowed to 5 feet 10 inches when the obstruction is not in the pattern of circulation and obstructions are not greater than 20% of the floor area of the stairway.
8. Stairs in the interior or exterior of an existing building where stair jacks are replaced or more than 50% of the tread or risers are replaced shall meet the requirements of the applicable adopted state construction code.
9. A stair tread, stair support, stair riser, landing or railing which is either missing or so severely in disrepair or damaged that it cannot support its intended live and dead loads shall be repaired.
10. Interior stair landings shall have a minimum width of 28 inches and a minimum length in the direction of travel of 30 inches.
D. Guardrails:
1. Guardrails shall be required for all balconies, porches, patios and open stairs more than 30 inches above or below grade. Guardrails shall also be required for any grade change more than 30 inches next to a walking surface. Guardrails shall not be less than 42 inches in height, except for guardrails serving private dwelling units, which shall have a minimum height of 36 inches. Guardrails may have a minimum height of 36 inches if the building was built before 1970. Guardrails having a height less than 36 inches shall be allowed if they were installed as part of the building's original construction and are not a replacement. For structures which are on the historic register or are contributory structures located within one of the city's historic districts, height of existing and replacement guardrails may be determined based upon standards adopted by the city's historic landmark committee.
2. Guardrails shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that there is no open area in excess of 4 inches in diameter. The diameter of such open space may be 9 inches for buildings built before 1985, and 6 inches for those built between 1985 and 1991.
E. Smoke Detector Requirements:
1. When smoke detectors are required in dwelling units by the applicable adopted state construction code, the detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the hallway or area giving access to rooms used for sleeping. In efficiency dwelling units, the detector shall be centrally located on the ceiling or wall of the main room or sleeping room.
2. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling or wall directly above the stairway immediately outside the bedrooms. Wall mounted detectors shall be a minimum of 4 inches and maximum of 12 inches from the ceiling, but no detector shall be mounted within 12 inches of any corner formed by the meeting of walls, ceilings or beams unless manufacturer's listing specifies otherwise. When activated, the detector shall provide an alarm in the dwelling unit.
3. When one or more sleeping rooms are added to or created within a structure, smoke detectors shall be installed in compliance with the manufacturer's listing and shall receive their primary power from the building wiring in compliance with the applicable adopted state construction code.
4. All habitable rooms having a ceiling height of less than 7 feet 6 inches shall have installed a 120 volt electrical powered smoke detector.
F. Fire Resistive Separations: Walls or ceilings separating dwelling units from each other and from hazardous uses shall be maintained in their original condition with all penetrations sealed or covered with an approved material. These separations include walls and ceilings separating a garage from a dwelling unit or common area and walls and ceilings separating furnace rooms in structures containing 3 or more dwelling units. When 50% or more of a wall or ceiling is removed for any reason, the entire wall or ceiling shall be reconstructed to meet the requirements of the applicable adopted state construction code for one hour occupancy separation. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 74-98 §§ 15-22, 1998: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.210 PLUMBING
18.50.210: PLUMBING:
A. Minimum Requirements:
1. Unless provided otherwise in this chapter, plumbing, piping and fixtures shall be in accordance with the code in effect at the time of installation.
2. Plumbing, piping and fixtures shall have no leaks and shall be maintained in good condition. All waste lines shall be connected to an approved sewer system.
3. The minimum plumbing fixtures required for dwelling units are a bathroom sink, toilet, tub or shower, and kitchen sink.
4. Cold running water shall be plumbed to each toilet. Hot water shall be supplied to plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances intended for bathing, washing or culinary purposes.
5. A space without obstruction from floor to ceiling of not less than 12 inches shall be in front of all toilets. Toilets shall be located in a space without obstruction from floor to ceiling of not less than 22 inches in width. No encroachments of these dimensions are permitted.
6. Where vents do not exist for plumbing fixtures meeting the applicable codes in effect at the time of their installation, vents need not be installed when the plumbing fixture or trap and trap arm is replaced providing the sewer line is not altered.
B. Water Heaters: Water heaters shall comply with the construction codes adopted in Section 18.04.040 or the construction code in effect at the time of installation.
C. Cross Connections: In order to protect against contamination of the water supply through cross connections, all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood level rim of the fixture. Hoses or handheld shower heads shall not be attached in any manner that would permit water contamination during reverse pressure. Water supply pipes provided with an approved backflow preventer or antisiphon device shall be permitted. Handheld shower heads shall be permitted when provided with a permanently mounted holder attached to the wall or shower pipe, or when an antisiphon device is installed. Water faucet outlets below the overflow rim of the fixture shall be permitted until the faucet is replaced. A new fixture shall not be installed where it would create a cross connection.
D. Drains:
1. Drain traps shall meet standards of the applicable adopted state construction code. Existing traps shall be allowed as originally designed. If the trap has been modified it shall be replaced with an approved trap, and a vent shall be added as required by the applicable adopted state construction code.
2. All open entrapped sewer lines and outlets shall be capped with an approved cap.
E. Fixture Requirements: Every kitchen sink, tub, shower and toilet shall be provided with the minimum water pressure and quantities required by the codes adopted pursuant to Section 18.04.040.
F. Bathrooms in Rental Dwelling Units: Each rental dwelling unit shall have a bathroom within the dwelling unit. Every toilet and bathtub or shower required by this code shall be in a room which will afford privacy to the occupant.
G. Congregate Housing:
1. The minimum plumbing fixtures required for congregate housing are a sink, toilet, and tub or shower for each 10 occupants or portion thereof and a kitchen sink. Bathrooms shall have installed a door with privacy lock.
2. Congregate housing that does not provide private toilets, sinks, bathtubs or showers shall have on each floor, accessible from a public corridor, at least one toilet, one sink, and one bathtub with shower or one separate shower for each 10 occupants or portion thereof. For each additional 10 occupants, or portion thereof, an additional one toilet, one sink and one bathtub or shower accessible from a public corridor shall be provided. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.220 MECHANICAL
18.50.220: MECHANICAL:
A. Mechanical Equipment:
1. Existing Installations: Mechanical systems lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to life, health or property has been created by such mechanical system.
2. Compliance: All mechanical equipment shall be in accordance with the code in effect at the time of installation.
3. Maintenance: All mechanical equipment shall be properly maintained and shall be operated in a safe manner.
B. Heating:
1. Temperature: Heating shall be provided by a permanently installed heating system capable of heating all habitable rooms and bathrooms to a minimum of 68°, which shall be measured in the center of the room at a height of 3 feet from the floor.
2. Air Return: A return air duct which serves more than one dwelling unit shall not be permitted. A duplex or multiple dwelling unit legally constructed before 1970 may have an existing common air return continued if a listed smoke detector fan shutoff is installed in the return air duct.
3. Fuel Burning Appliances:
a. Except for direct vented appliances, gas furnaces and gas water heaters shall not be permitted in bedrooms, in bathrooms or in closets accessed only from a bedroom or a bathroom. Existing furnace rooms with access only through an existing bedroom may continue to exist when a 120 volt smoke detector is installed in the bedroom and relayed to a smoke detector installed in the furnace room. All combustion air is to be supplied from outside air.
b. Gas shutoff valves are required on all gas appliances. Shutoff valves shall be installed in accordance with the applicable adopted state construction code.
c. All fireplaces, wood burning stoves, and all other appliances producing combustible gas byproducts shall be connected to an operating chimney or approved flue. All flues and vents shall be installed in compliance with EPA requirements and the requirements of the applicable adopted state construction code in effect at the time of installation.
d. All fuel burning appliances shall be provided with combustion air per the requirements of their listing and with the applicable adopted state construction code in effect at the time of their installation.
e. All fuel burning appliances shall be provided with listed clearances and maintained in good working condition and in accordance with their listing.
f. All ventilation fans shall be installed according to their listing and maintained in good working condition.
g. All ducts and vents shall be maintained according to original installation requirements. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.230 ELECTRICAL
18.50.230: ELECTRICAL:
A. Safety: All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed, maintained and used in a safe manner. Unless provided otherwise in this chapter, all electrical wiring and equipment shall be in accordance with the electrical code in effect at the time of installation. All conductors shall be protected by fuses or circuit breakers that are adequately sized.
B. Electrical Equipment: Electrical equipment shall not exceed the load capacity of the service and branch circuits shall have adequately sized circuit breakers or fuses.
C. Facilities Required: The following electric facilities must be furnished at a minimum and must be operable:
1. Service: The minimum main service to any dwelling unit shall be 60 amperes. Existing dwelling units with electrical services less than 60 amps per dwelling unit which have no special electrical service loads, such as air conditioners, ranges, heating units and clothes dryers may continue to be operated without upgrading the service.
2. Branch Circuits: Circuits supplying air conditioners, ranges, cooktops, stoves and heating appliances shall meet the requirements of the NEC. Branch circuits shall not be overfused.
3. Receptacles: Every habitable room shall contain at least two electrical receptacles or one electrical light fixture and one electrical receptacle. Grounding type receptacles shall only be used when connected to a grounding system. Existing nongrounding type receptacles may be replaced with grounding type receptacles where protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
D. Upgrading Facilities:
1. Service: When remodeling work is done, the service must be upgraded if required by the NEC.
2. Circuits: When new circuits, outlets, switches, wiring and service panels are being installed, the installation shall meet the requirements of the NEC.
3. Receptacles: Wiring, receptacles and switches may be replaced without upgrading so long as circuits are not overloaded.
E. Lighting:
1. Dwelling Units: Every toilet room, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, interior stairway and hall shall contain at least one permanently mounted electric light fixture.
2. Apartments, SROs and Congregate Housing:
a. Lighting in the common areas shall be as follows: Aisles, passageways, stairwells, corridors, exitways and recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with a minimum of a 40 watt light bulb or equivalent for each 200 square feet of floor area; provided, that the spacing between lights shall not be greater than 30 feet. Structures containing three dwelling units or less shall not be required to provide exit lighting when no lighting outlet has been previously provided.
b. Every furnace room shall contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
c. Open parking lots and carports shall be provided with a minimum of one foot-candle of light on the parking surface during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by weather resistant covers and shall not cast glare on neighboring properties.
F. General:
1. All electrical panels, boxes, outlets and lighting fixtures shall have proper covers.
2. Flexible cords, as defined in the NEC, shall be used only according to their listing and shall not be installed as permanent wiring or strung across exitways. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.240 ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
18.50.240: ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Upgrading: Existing residential units shall be upgraded whenever any of the following events occur:
1. Whenever wallboard, plaster or other finish material is removed which exposes wall cavities of foundations, exterior walls, floors or ceilings, these spaces shall be insulated to the degree it is practical. Where attic and crawl space areas are insulated, the space shall be ventilated as per the currently adopted applicable state construction code.
2. Where insulation increases the accumulation of snow, and the snow load capacity of the roof structure is exceeded, the roof members shall be upgraded to withstand the additional loads.
3. When access is available to foundations of existing structures, foundations shall be insulated to the standard required by the applicable Utah energy code when remodeling of the structure is initiated.
4. When boarded structures are renovated for reoccupancy, the structure shall be insulated to the following standards when wall, ceiling, roof or floor cavities are open or accessible: wall, R-11; ceilings and roofs, R-32; floors, R-7. Thermal resistance "R" shall have the meaning as defined in the Utah energy code.
5. When new habitable space is created within an existing building envelope, all such spaces shall be insulated to the current Utah energy code standards.
6. All replacement windows shall be double pane. Replacement glass for structures which are on the historic register or are contributory structures located within one of the city's historic districts may be determined based upon standards adopted by the city's historic landmark committee. Replacement metal windows shall have a thermal break. Single pane replacement glass may be installed on windows not designed to accept double pane glass.
7. All exterior door replacements shall be weather stripped.
8. New mechanical equipment installed shall meet a minimum of 80% efficiency.
9. Except for the other applicable requirements of this chapter, when a new addition is made to an existing residential structure, only the addition shall be made to comply with current Utah energy code standards.
B. Exterior Door and Window Seals:
1. Exterior doors and windows shall be weathertight. If broken, all panes shall be replaced with glazing in compliance with the applicable adopted state construction codes.
2. All doors and windows shall be properly caulked and weatherproofed. (Ord. 91-24, 2024: Ord. 68-96 § 1, 1996: Ord. 55-95 § 4 (Exh. A), 1995)
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