Utah Code § 15A-3-101 General provision.
15A-3-101. General provision.
The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IBC to be applicable statewide.
Enacted by Chapter 14, 2011 General Session
Statewide Amendments to International Building Code
Utah Code tit. 15A, ch. 15A-3, pt. 15A-3-P1
in effectUtah Code § 15A-3-102 Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
(1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
(2) In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows:
"110.3.13, Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant exterior wall envelope as required by Section 1404.2, and flashing as required by Section 1404.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
(3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"115.1 Authority. Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
(4) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical Center:
"AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services where procedures are performed that may render patients incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours. See Utah Administrative Code, R432-13."
(5) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "APPROVED" is modified by adding the words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building official" after the word "official."
(6) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "APPROVED AGENCY" is modified by deleting the words "where such agency has been approved by the building official."
(7) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "APPROVED FABRICATOR" is modified by adding the words "or approved by the state of Utah or a licensed engineer" after the word "code."
(8) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "APPROVED SOURCE" is modified by adding the words "or licensed engineer" after the word "official."
(9) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Assisted Living Facility, Residential Treatment and Support:
"ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. A residential facility that provides a group living environment for four or more residents licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical assistance of another person.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE I. A residential facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services that provides a protected living arrangement, assistance with activities of daily living, and social care to two or more ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the assistance of another person.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE II. A residential facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services that provides an array of coordinated supportive personal and health care services to two or more residents who are:
(i) Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
(ii) Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility, or to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LIMITED CAPACITY. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility having two to five residents.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, SMALL. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility having six to sixteen residents.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LARGE. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility having more than sixteen residents."
(10) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for ballistic glass:
"BALLISTIC GLASS. Glass certified at a minimum level of:
(i) Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL752-23, Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment, Threat Level UL-RF-E from Table C1 (Legacy Level 7) (2023); or
(ii) ASTM F3279-24, Standard Test Method for Ballistic Resistant Security Glazing Materials, Threat and Performance Level 4, Ballistic Test Identity (BTI) R1-T1-C5-21 under Table 1, Ballistic Criteria (2021)."
(11) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for child care facility:
"CHILD CARE FACILITY. A facility where care and supervision is provided for five or more children for less than 24 hours a day and for direct or indirect compensation in place of care ordinarily provided in their home."
(12) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for " [A] RECORD DRAWINGS" is modified by deleting the words "a fire alarm system" and replacing them with "any fire protection system."
(13) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for security glazing:
"SECURITY GLAZING. A clear or tinted durable material applied to glass doors and windows that enhances the structural integrity of the glass by preventing it from shattering and falling to the ground when impacted by an object and meets the minimum standard established by:
(i) ASTM F3561, Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack, minimum level 3 of Table 2, Potential Energy of Impactor and Drop Height (2023); or
(ii) ANSI Z97.1-15(R20) American National Standard for safety glazing materials used in buildings safety performance specifications and methods of test, and shall meet the durability requirements of Sections 5.3 and 5.4."
(14) In IBC, Section 304.1, the words "and technical colleges who also educate high school students as part of their student body" are added after the words "Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade including higher education laboratories."
(15) In IBC, Section 305, Sections 305.2 through 305.2.3 are deleted and replaced with the following:
"305.2 Group E, child day care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or portions thereof occupied by five or more children two years old or older who receive educational, supervision, child care services or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours per day. See Section 429 Day Care, for special requirements for day care.
305.2.1 Within places of religious worship. Rooms and spaces within places of religious worship providing such day care during religious functions shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
305.2.2 Four or fewer children. A facility having four or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
305.2.3 Child day care facilities ancillary to the main occupancy. A facility where any number of children receive such day care may be classified as an accessory occupancy if the area complies with Section 508.2.
305.2.4 Four or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having four or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
305.2.5
Residential child day care. A residential certificate child care facility as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, or a licensed family child care facility as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services shall be classified as a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy, or shall comply with the International Residential Code."
(16) In IBC, Table 307.1(1), footnote "d" is added to the row for Explosives, Division 1.4G in the column titled STORAGE - Solid Pounds (cubic feet).
(17) In IBC, Section 308.2, in the list of items under "This group shall include," the words "Type-I Large and Type-II Small, see Section 308.2.5" are added after "Assisted living facilities."
(18) In IBC, Section 308.2.4, all of the words after the first International Residential Code are deleted.
(19) A new IBC, Section 308.2.5, is added as follows:
"308.2.5 Assisted living facilities. A Type I, Large assisted living facility is classified as occupancy Group I-1, Condition 1. A Type II, Small assisted living facility is classified as occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2. See Section 202 for definitions."
(20) IBC, Section 308.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"308.3 Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than four persons who are incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large, see Section 308.3.3
Foster care facilities
Detoxification facilities
Hospitals
Nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)
Psychiatric hospitals"
(21) In IBC, Section 308.3.2, all the wording following the word "Group" is deleted and replaced with the words "R-4 Condition 2."
(22) A new IBC, Section 308.3.3, is added as follows:
"308.3.3 Assisted living facilities. A Type-II, Large assisted living facility is classified as occupancy Group I-2, Condition 1. See Section 202 for definitions."
(23) In IBC, Section 308.5, the words "more than five" are deleted and replaced with the words "five or more in each location."
(24) IBC, Section 308.5.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"308.5.1 Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for five or more but not more than 100 children under two years old, where the rooms in which the children are cared for are located on a level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of these child care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as a Group E. See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
(25) In IBC, Section 308.5.3, the words "five or fewer" are deleted and replaced with the words "four or fewer" in each location and the following sentence is added at the end:
"See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
(26) IBC, Section 308.5.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"308.5.4 Child day care facilities ancillary to the main occupancy. A facility where any number of children receive such day care may be classified as an accessory occupancy if the area complies with Section 508.2."
(27) A new IBC Section 308.5.5 is added as follows:
"308.5.5 Four or fewer persons receiving care in a dwelling-unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having four or fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code."
(28) IBC, Section 310.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"310.4 Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-3 occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, are children receiving child day care services, and are not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:
Assisted Living Facilities, Type-I, limited capacity, see Section 310.5.3
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwellings
Care facilities, other than child care, that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving care
Child day care facilities having four or fewer children receiving care in a dwelling
Residential child day care facilities licensed by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services as a:
Residential certificate child care facility
Licensed family child care facility
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (nontransient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Monasteries
Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (transient)
Lodging houses (transient) with five or fewer guest rooms and 10 or fewer occupants"
(29) IBC, Section 310.4.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"310.4.1 Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities, other than child care, for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. See Section 429 for special requirements for Child Day Care."
(30) A new IBC Section 310.4.3 is added as follows:
"310.4.3 Child Care. Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit under all of the following conditions and Section 429:
1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
2. Use is approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, as enacted under the authority of the Utah Code, Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing, and in any of the following categories:
a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
(31) A new IBC, Section 310.4.4, is added as follows:
"310.4.4 Assisted living facilities. Type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity facilities classified as a Residential Group R-3 occupancy or are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. See Section 202 for definitions."
(32) A new IBC, Section 310.4.5, is added as follows:
"310.4.5 Child day care facilities ancillary to the main occupancy. Child day care facilities may be classified as accessory occupancies if the area complies with Section 508.2."
(33) In IBC, Section 310.5, the words "Type II Limited Capacity and Type I Small, see Section 310.5.3" are added after the words "assisted living facilities."
(34) A new IBC, Section 310.5.3, is added as follows:
"310.5.3 Group R-4 Assisted living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy groups shall apply to Assisted Living Facilities: Type II Assisted Living Facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity Facilities classified as a Residential Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy. Type I assisted living facilities with six to 16 residents are Small Facilities classified as Residential Group R-4, Condition 1 occupancies. See Section 202 for definitions."
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-103 Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
(1) IBC Section 403.5.5 is deleted.
(2) In IBC, Section 404.5, Exception 2.3 is added as follows:
"2.3 The atrium does not contain any means of egress component above the two lowest stories."
(3) In IBC, Section 407.2.5, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the title and first sentence after the words "nursing home."
(4) In IBC, Section 407.2.6, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the title after the words "nursing home."
(5) In IBC, Section 407.3.1.1, Item 3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"3. To provide makeup air for exhaust systems in accordance with Section 1020.6, Exception 1, doors to toilet rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, sink closets, and similar auxiliary spaces that do not contain flammable or combustible materials are permitted to have louvers or an undercut of 2/3 inch (19.1 mm) maximum."
(6) In IBC, Section 407.4.1, Exception 3 is added as follows:
"3. Only one exit access with direct access to a corridor is required from an assisted living facility, single resident sleeping unit that consists of a living space and one or two separate sleeping rooms. For other than closets, toilet and shower rooms, occupants may not be required to pass through more than one room before reaching the exit access."
(7) In IBC, Section 407.4.3, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the title and after the words "nursing home."
(8) In IBC, Section 407.11, a new exception is added as follows:
"Exception: An essential electrical system is not required in assisted living facilities."
(9) In IBC, Section 412.3.1, a new exception is added as follows:
"Exception: Aircraft hangars of Type I or II construction that are less than 5,000 square feet (464.5m2) in area."
(10) A new IBC, Section 422.2.1, is added as follows:
"422.2.1 Separations: Ambulatory care facilities licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services shall be separated from adjacent tenants with a fire partition having a minimum one hour fire-resistance rating. Any level below the level of exit discharge shall be separated from the level of exit discharge by a horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance rating.
Exception: A fire barrier is not required to separate the level of exit discharge when:
1. Such levels are under the control of the Ambulatory Care Facility.
2. Any hazardous spaces are separated by horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance rating."
(11) A new, IBC Section 429, Day Care, is added as follows:
"429.1 Applicability. The provisions of Sections 429.1 through 429.5 and other applicable provisions of this code shall apply to all occupancies containing day care facilities.
429.2 Definitions.
429.2.1 Adult Day Care. Nonresidential care and supervision for three or more adults for at least four but less than 24 hours a day and that meets the needs of functionally impaired adults through a comprehensive program that provides a variety of health, social, recreational and related support services in a protective setting. For more information, refer to Utah Administrative Code, R501-13, Adult Day Care.
429.2.2 Commercial Preschool Program. A facility where child care is provided for direct or indirect compensation on an ongoing basis in the absence of the child's parent for five or more unrelated children between the ages of two and five years old, for four or more hours, but not exceeding 24 hours a day, is not on a regular schedule, and is in a place other than the provider's or child's home. For more information, refer to Utah Administrative Code, R381-40, Commercial Preschool Programs.
429.2.3 Hourly Child Care Center. A facility where child care is provided for direct or indirect compensation on an ongoing basis in the absence of the child's parent for five or more unrelated children, for four or more hours, but not exceeding 24 hours a day, is not on a regular schedule, and is in a place other than the provider's or child's home. For more information, please refer to Utah Administrative Code, R381-60, Hourly Child Care Centers.
429.2.4 Out-of-School-Time Child Care Program. A facility where child care is provided for direct or indirect compensation on an ongoing basis in the absence of the child's parent for five or more unrelated children who are at least five years old for less than 24 hours a day, in a place that is not the provider's or child's home. For more information refer to Utah Administrative Code, R381-70, Out-of-School-Time Child Care Programs.
429.2.5 Child Care Center. A facility where child care is provided in the absence of the child's parent on an ongoing basis for direct or indirect compensation for five or more unrelated children of any age for less than 24 hours a day in a place that is not the provider's or child's home. For more information refer to Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care Centers.
429.2.6 Residential Certificate Child Care. A facility where child care is provided for direct or indirect compensation on an ongoing basis for four or more hours a day but less than 24 hours a day, for eight or fewer children or up to ten children including the provider's own children, of any age within a dwelling that is also the provider's home. For more information, refer to Utah Administrative Code, R381-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
429.2.7 Licensed Family Child Care. A facility where child care is provided for direct or indirect compensation on an ongoing basis, in the absence of a child's parent, for four or more hours a day but less than 24 hours a day, for nine or more unrelated children of any age, within a dwelling that is also the provider's home. For more information, please refer to Utah Administrative Code, R381-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
429.3 Day Care Facilities.
429.3.1 Detailed Requirements. In addition to the occupancy and construction requirements in this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all day care in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules.
429.3.2 Emergency Evacuation. A fire escape plan shall be completed and posted in a conspicuous place. All staff shall be trained on the fire escape plan and procedure. Emergency evacuation drills shall be completed in accordance with the International Fire Code and Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules.
429.3.3 Occupancy Classification. Buildings or areas within a building containing a commercial preschool program, hourly child care center, out-of-school-time child care program or a child care center shall comply with the requirements of Group I-4, Group E, or the primary occupancy, whichever is applicable for the type of facility. Buildings or areas within a building containing a residential certificate child day care or a licensed family child day care shall be classified as Residential Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
429.3.3.1 Child day care facilities having four or fewer children receiving care in a dwelling unit may be located in a Group R-2 occupancy.
429.3.4 Group E Occupancies.
429.3.4.1 Stories containing a Group E child day care occupancy shall be located at the level of exit discharge.
429.3.4.2 Child day care spaces for children over the age of two may be located one story above the level of exit discharge in buildings equipped with a 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler system throughout and the building is protected by an automatic fire detection system installed in accordance with Section 907.429.3.4.3. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of more than 10 shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window complying with Chapter 10.
429.4 Child day care facilities located in a dwelling.
429.4.1 Each story of a dwelling used for child day care shall have two separate means of egress placed a distance apart equal to but not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the dwelling measured in a straight line between them.
429.4.1.1 Where child day care is located one story above or below the level of exit discharge, one of the exits shall discharge directly to the outside.
429.4.1.2 Child day care located on a level of exit discharge may use an emergency escape and rescue opening as one of the exits where approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
429.4.2 Emergency Evacuation Drills shall be completed as required in IFC, Chapter 4, Section 405.
429.4.3 Child day care shall not be located on a story more than two stories above grade.
429.4.4 Child day care for children under the age of two shall not be located on any level other than a level of exit discharge.
429.4.4.1 Child day care for children under the age of two may be located above or below the first story where at least one exit leads directly to outside.
429.4.5 Child day care facilities located in a split entry or split level type dwelling in which stairs to both levels are equal or nearly equal may be located on both levels when approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
429.4.6 Child day care facilities located in a dwelling shall have a portable fire extinguisher on each level with a classification of not less than 2A:10BC, and shall be serviced in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
429.4.7 Child day care facilities located in a dwelling shall have single station smoke detectors in good operating condition on each level.
429.4.8 Rooms that are used for sleeping or napping shall have at least one emergency escape and rescue opening.
429.4.9 Fire drills shall be conducted in family day care units quarterly and shall include the complete evacuation from the building of all clients and staff. At least annually, in Type I family day care units, the fire drill shall include the actual evacuation using the escape or rescue window, if one is used as a substitute for one of the required means of egress.
429.5 Requirements for all Day Care.
429.5.1 Heating equipment, fireplaces, and cooking equipment in spaces occupied by children shall be provided with partitions, screens, or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames.
429.5.2 A fire escape plan shall be completed and posted in a conspicuous place. All staff shall be trained on the fire escape plan and procedure."
(12) In IBC, Section 504.4, a new section is added as follows:
"504.4.1 Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities. Notwithstanding the allowable number of stories permitted by Table 504.4 Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities of type VA, construction shall be allowed on each level of a two-story building when all of the following apply:
1. The total combined area of both stories does not exceed the total allowable area for a one-story, above grade plane building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
2. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
(13) A new IBC, Section 504.5, is added as follows:
"504.5 Group 1-2 Secured areas in Assisted Living Facilities. In Type IIIB, IV, and V construction, all areas for the use and care of residents required to be secured shall be located on the level of exit discharge with door operations in compliance with Section 1010.2.14."
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-104 Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
15A-3-104. Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
(1) IBC, Section (F) 902.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"(F) 902.1 Pump and riser room size. Fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary for the installation and to provide sufficient working room around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly and not less than the following minimum elements:
902.1.1 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be provided from the installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
902.1.2 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be provided between all other installed equipment and appliances.
902.1.3 A clear and unobstructed width of 36-inches shall be provided in front of all installed equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly."
(2) In IBC, Section 902, new sections are added as follows:
"(F) 902.2 Fire pump room. Fire pumps and controllers shall be provided with ready access. Fire pump rooms shall be provided with doors and an unobstructed passageway large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment. The passageway shall have a clear width not less than 72 inches. Openings into the room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the fire pump room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 68 inches and a clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches. The door shall be permitted to be locked provided that the key is available at all times and located in a Key Box in accordance with Section 506 of the International Fire Code.
(F) 902.3 Automatic sprinkler riser room. Automatic sprinkler system risers shall be provided with ready access. Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with doors and an unobstructed passageway large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment. The passageway shall have a clear width not less than 36 inches. Openings into the room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the riser room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 32 inches and a clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches. The door shall be permitted to be locked provided that the key is available at all times and located in a Key Box in accordance with Section 506 of the International Fire Code.
(F) 902.4 Marking on access doors. Access doors for automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms shall be labeled with an approved sign. The lettering shall be in contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a minimum height of two inches (51 mm) with a minimum stroke of 3/8 inch (10 mm).
(F) 902.5 Environment. Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms shall be maintained at a temperature of not less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). Heating units shall be permanently installed.
(F) 902.6 Lighting. Permanently installed artificial illumination shall be provided in the automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms."
(3) IBC, Section (F)903.2.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"(F) 903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following conditions exist at any time.
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation.
2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility."
(4) IBC, Section (F)903.2.4, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access."
(5) IBC, Section (F)903.2.7, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access."
(6) In IBC, Section (F)903.2.8, the following exceptions are added:
"Exceptions:
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
2. Single story Group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000 square feet that contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and constructed of Type I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction.
3. Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more than 16 residents, provided all residents are housed on a level of exit discharge and the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system."
(7) IBC, Section (F) 903.2.8.1, is deleted.
(8) IBC, Section (F)903.2.9, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access."
(9) In IBC, Section 905, a new subsection, Section (F)905.3.9, is added as follows:
"Open Parking Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved Class 1 manual standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting operations to within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the approved fire department vehicle access. Class 1 manual standpipe shall be accessible throughout the parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected within 150 feet of a hose connection."
(10) In IBC, Section (F)905.8, the exception is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Exception: Where subject to freezing and approved by the fire code official."
(11) In IBC, Section (F)907.2.3, Group E is deleted and replaced with the following:
"A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal using an emergency voice/alarm communication system that meets the requirements of Section (F) 907.5.2.2, or a manual fire alarm system that initiates an approved audible and visual occupant notification signal that meets the requirements of Sections (F)907.5.2.1, (F)907.5.2.1.1, (F)907.5.2.1.2, and (F)907.5.2.3, and is installed in accordance with Section (F)907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies. Where automatic fire sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, the fire sprinkler systems and smoke detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system."
(12) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, Exception 2 is deleted and the remaining exceptions are renumbered.
(13) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, renumbered Exception 3.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Exception 3.2 The fire alarm system will activate on fire sprinkler waterflow."
(14) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, new Sections (F) 907.2.3.1 through (F) 907.2.3.7 are added as follows:
"(F) 907.2.3.1 Automatic detection devices that detect smoke shall be installed throughout all corridors and spaces open to the corridor at the maximum prescribed spacing of thirty feet on center and no more than fifteen feet from the walls or smoke detectors shall be installed as required in NFPA, Standard 72, Section 17.7.
(F) 907.2.3.2 Where structures are not protected or are partially protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system, approved automatic smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the complete coverage requirements of NFPA, Standard 72.
(F) 907.2.3.3 An approved key plan drawing and operating instructions shall be posted at the main fire alarm panel which displays the location of all alarm zones and if applicable, device addresses.
(F) 907.2.3.4 The main panel shall be located in a normally attended area such as the main office or lobby. Location of the main panel other than as stated above, shall require the review and authorization of the State Fire Marshal Division. Where location as required above is not possible, an electronically supervised remote annunciator from the main panel shall be located in a supervised area of the building. The remote annunciator shall visually indicate system power status, alarms for each zone, and give both visual and audible indication of trouble conditions in the system. All indicators on both the main panel and remote annunciator shall be adequately labeled.
(F) 907.2.3.5 All system wiring shall be as follows:
(A) The initiating device circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
(B) The notification appliance circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
(C) Signaling line circuits shall be designated and installed Class A loop as defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
(F) 907.2.3.6 Fan Shutdown shall be as follows:
(A) Fan shut down shall be as required in the International Mechanical Code, Chapter 6, Section 606.
(B) Duct detectors required by the International Mechanical Code, shall be interconnected and compatible with the fire alarm system."
(15) IBC, Section (F) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies is deleted and replaced with the following:
"(F) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the following areas within Group E occupancies:
(1) Boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and similar rooms, or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in boiler rooms and furnace rooms may cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent spaces where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better option.)
(2) Home economics rooms with gas appliances.
(3) School kitchens with gas appliances. (Commercial kitchens).
(4) Arts rooms and other areas with a gas kiln or open flame.
(5) Gas roof top units, and other carbon monoxide producing HVAC units, one per zone. (The zone shall be the area covered by the HVAC unit.)
(6) In areas with gas wall units.
(7) In areas with a gas water heater or boiler.
(8) Areas with a forge or foundry.
(9) Metal shop or auto shop areas or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in metal shop or auto shop areas may cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent spaces, i.e. class rooms or corridors, where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better option.)
(10) Labs with open flame.
(11) HVAC units drawing outside air that could be contaminated with carbon monoxide.
(12) Other areas with an open flame or fuel fired appliance.
(F) 915.2.3.1 Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall be automatically transmitted to an onsite location that is staffed by school personnel.
Exception: Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall not be required to be automatically transmitted to an onsite location that is staffed by school personnel in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of 30 or less."
(16) A new IBC, Section (F) 915.7 is added as follows:
"(F) 915.7 Carbon monoxide systems in Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide systems may be part of a fire alarm system or standalone system.
(F) 915.7.1 Power and wiring.
(F) 915.7.1.1 Power. Carbon monoxide detection systems shall require a primary and secondary power source.
(F) 915.7.1.2 Wiring. Class "A" wiring is required when the carbon monoxide system is part of, or connected to, a fire alarm system. Standalone carbon monoxide detection systems may use Class "B" wiring. All wiring shall be Class "A" or "B."
(F) 915.7.2 Equipment shut down. Equipment and appliances that are producing carbon monoxide shall shut down automatically in the zone involved upon carbon monoxide system activation.
(F) 915.7.3 Notification.
(F) 915.7.3.1 Local alarm. Each occupied space shall sound an audible alarm when detecting carbon monoxide at a level in excess of 70 ppm for one hour.
(F) 915.7.3.2 General alarm. A blue strobe, visual alarm, is required in a normally occupied location, similar to the administrative offices, when carbon monoxide is detected in the facility in excess of 70 ppm for one hour.
(F) 915.7.3.2.1 The general alarm shall require a manual reset following an alarm activation.
(F) 915.7.3.3 Digital notification. Portable carbon monoxide detectors, with digital read out indicating parts per million of carbon monoxide, in a space to determine the level of hazard in a given space.
(F) 915.7.4 Monitoring. System monitoring is not required. If the system is monitored, the signal should be a supervisory signal indicating carbon monoxide.
(F) 915.7.5 Inspection.
(F) 915.7.5.1 The carbon monoxide detection system shall be tested in the presence of a Deputy or Special Deputy of the State Fire Marshal Division. The Deputy shall require "spot testing" of the system and its components.
(F) 915.7.5.2 Before requesting final inspection and approval, the installing contractor shall test each component of the system and issue a statement of compliance, in writing, to the State Fire Marshal Division that the carbon monoxide detection system has been installed in accordance with approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and the appropriate installation standard.
(F) 915.7.5.3 Systems shall be tagged with the State approved tag for fire alarm systems, upon final approval and shall be inspected and tagged annually by an individual certified as a Master Fire Alarm Technician, by the State Fire Marshal Division.
(F) 915.7.6 Evacuation. The affected area within Group E occupancies shall be evacuated when carbon monoxide is detected at a level in excess of 70 ppm for one hour in that area."
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-105 Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
(1) In IBC, Section 1010.2.4, number (2), the following is added at the end of the sentence: "Blended assisted living facilities shall comply with Section 1010.2.13.1."
(2) A new IBC, Section 1010.2.13.1, is added as follows:
"1010.2.13.1 Blended assisted living facilities. In occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2 or Group I-2, a Type-II assisted living facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, and having a controlled egress locking system to prevent operation from the egress side shall be permitted to also house residents without a clinical need for their containment where all of the following provisions are met:
(a) locks in the means of egress comply with all IBC requirements for controlled egress doors;
(b) all residents without a clinical need for their containment shall have the keys, codes, or other means necessary to exit the facility, in a manner that is determined by the facility operator and communicated to the resident or their legal representative;
(c) residents or their legal representative acknowledge in writing that they understand and agree to living in a facility where egress is controlled; and
(d) the number of residents housed with controlled egress shall not be greater than 30."
(3) In IBC, Section 1011.5.2, Exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be eight inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be nine inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be six inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
(4) In IBC, Section 1011.11, a new Exception 6 is added as follows:
"6. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
(5) In IBC, Section 1025, is deleted.
(6) In IBC, Section 1104.4, Exception 1.5 is deleted.
(7) In IBC, Section 1110.4.1(4), the following is added at the end of the sentence:
"as defined in Section 72-7-502 of the Utah Code."
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-106 Amendments to Chapters 13 through 15 of IBC.
15A-3-106. Amendments to Chapters 13 through 15 of IBC.
(1) IBC, Chapters 13 and 14 are not amended.
(2) In IBC, Section 1512.2, a new Exception 2 is added as follows:
"(2) Where permitted by the roof covering manufacturer, any existing layers of polyisocyanurate insulation, expanded polystyrene (EPS), or extruded polystyrene (XPS), shall be permitted to remain in place if the roof deck is evaluated, is in serviceable condition, and the insulation is not damaged, deteriorated or water soaked. All other types of roof insulation and any areas of damage, deteriorated or water soaked insulation shall be removed and replaced with new insulation."
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-107 Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
(1) In IBC, Section 1605.1, Exception 2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"2. Where the allowable stress design load combinations of ASCE 7 Section 2.4 are used, flat roof snow loads of 45 pounds per square foot (2.15kN/m2) or less and roof live loads of 45 pounds per square foot (2.15kN/m2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads exceed 45 pounds per square foot (2.15kN/m2), the snow loads shall be in accordance with the following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. S as calculated below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
S = (0.15 + 0.016 (A-5))Proof, where S shall be greater than or equal to 0.15 Proof.
Where:
S = Weight of snow to be used in combination with seismic loads
A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft/1,000)
Proof = Design roof snow loads, Pf or Ps, psf
For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the horizontal projection without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Risk Category factor used in calculating Pf may be considered Risk Category II."
(2) In IBC, Section 1605.1 a new Exception 5 is added as follows:
"5. ASCE 7-22 Section 2.3.6 Equation 6 shall be modified to 1.2D + Ev + Eh + L +f2S and 1.2D + Ev + Emh + L +f2S with f2 = (0.15 + 0.016 (A-5)) where the roof snow load exceeds 45 pounds per square foot (2.15kN/m2). Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft/1000). f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 45 pounds per square foot (2.15kN/m2) or less."
(3) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows:
"1608.1.1. Drifts on adjacent structures. Section 7.7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
7.7.2 Adjacent structures. At lower adjacent structures, the requirements of Section 7.7.1 shall be used to calculate windward and leeward drifts. The resulting drift is permitted to be truncated."
(4) A new IBC, Section 1613.1.1, is added as follows:
"1613.1.1 Effective Seismic Weight. In ASCE 7 12.7.2 and 12.14.8.1 as referenced in Section 1613.1, Definition of W, Item 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:
4. Where flat roof snow load, Pf, exceeds 45 pounds per square foot (2.15kN/m2), the snow load included in the effective seismic weight shall be calculated, in accordance with the following equation: Ws=(0.15 + 0.016(A-5))Pf >=0.15 Pf.
Where:
Ws = Weight of snow to be included as effective seismic weight
A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
Pf = Design flat roof snow load, psf.
For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the horizontal projection without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Risk Category factor used in calculating Pf may be considered Risk Category II for use in the formula for Ws."
(5) A new IBC, Section 1613.1.2, is added as follows:
"1613.1.2 Equivalent Lateral Forces (ELF) Procedure. In ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.1 the first paragraph is deleted and replaced with the following: Where the design special acceleration parameter Sa determined in accordance with either Section 11.4.5.1 or Chapter 21 is available, Method 1 shall be used to determine the seismic response coefficient, Cs. Where Exception 2 of Section 11.4.5 applies, Method 1 shall not be used. The lower bound for the seismic response coefficient, Cs, provided in Eq.12.8-6 or 12.8-7 shall be applicable for both Method 1 and Method 2."
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-108 Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
15A-3-108. Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
(1) A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows:
"1807.1.6.4 Empirical concrete foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height, and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
(2) A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:"TABLE 1807.1.6.4EMPIRICAL FOUNDATION WALLS (1,7,8)Max. HeightTop Edge SupportMin.Thickn essVertic al Steel (2)Horizon tal Steel (3)Steel atOpenings (4)Max. Lintel LengthMin. Lintel Length2'(610 mm)None6"(5)2- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above1- #4 Bar each side1- #4 Bar below2'(610 mm)2" for each foot of opening width;min. 6"3'(914 mm)None6"#4@3 2"3- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above1- #4 Bar each side1- #4 Bar below2'(610 mm)2" for each foot of opening width;min. 6"4'(1,219 mm)None6"#4@3 2"4- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above1- #4 Bar each side1- #4 Bar below3'(914 mm)2" for each foot of opening width;min. 6"6'(1,829 mm)Floor or roof Diaphra gm (6)8"#4@2 4"5- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above1- #4 Bar each side1- #4 Bar below6'(1,829 mm)2" for each foot of opening width;min. 6"8'(2,438 mm)Floor or roof Diaphra gm (6)8"#4@2 4"6- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above1- #4 Bar each side1- #4 Bar below6'(1,829 mm)2" for each foot of opening width;min. 6"9'(2,743 mm)Floor or roof Diaphra gm (6)8"#4@1 6"7- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above1- #4 Bar each side1- #4 Bar below6'(1,829 mm)2" for each foot of opening width;min. 6"Over 9'(2,743 mm), Engineering required for each columnFootnotes:(1) Based on 3,000 psi (20.6 Mpa) concrete and 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) reinforcing steel.(2) To be placed in the center of the wall, and extended from the footing to within three inches (76 mm) of the top of the wall; dowels of #4 bars to match vertical steel placement shall be provided in the footing, extending 24 inches (610 mm) into the foundation wall.(3) One bar shall be located in the top four inches (102 mm), one bar in the bottom four inches (102 mm) and the other bars equally spaced between. Such bar placement satisfies the requirements of Section 1808.8.6. Corner reinforcing shall be provided so as to lap 24 inches (610 mm).(4) Bars shall be placed within two inches (51 mm) of the openings and extend 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the edge of the opening; vertical bars may terminate three inches (76 mm) from the top of the concrete.(5) Dowels of #4 bar at 32 inches on center shall be provided in the footing, extending 18 inches (457 mm) into the foundation wall.(6) Diaphragm shall conform to the requirements of Section 2308.(7) Footing shall be a minimum of nine inches thick by 20 inches wide.(8) Soil backfill shall be soil classification types GW, GP, SW, or SP, per Table 1610.1. Soil shall not be submerged or saturated in groundwater."
(3) A new Section 1904.3, is added as follows:
"1904.3 ACI 318, Section 19.3.1.1." Modify ACI 318, Table 19.3.1.1 to read as follows: In the portion of the table designated as "Conditions", the following Exposure category and class is deleted and replaced with the following:
"F0: Concrete elements not exposed to freezing and thawing cycles including footing elements, such as footings, tie beams, piles, and pile caps, etc., that are completely buried in soil."
(4) A new IBC, Section 1905.8, is added as follows:
"1905.8 In ACI 318, Section 18.10.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
18.10.3 Design Forces:
18.10.3.1 Design shear forces for horizontal wall segments, including coupling beams, shall be in accordance with 18.10.7.
18.10.3.2 Design shear forces for wall piers shall be in accordance with 18.10.8.
18.10.3.3 Design shear forces for parts of walls not covered by 18.10.3.1 or 18.10.3.2 shall be in accordance with the requirements of 18.10.3.3.1 through 18.10.3.3.5.
18.10.3.3.1 If the wall design actions are determined in accordance with nonlinear dynamic analysis procedures satisfying Appendix A, design forces shall be as determined in Appendix A.
18.10.3.3.2 If the design shear force is determined by linear analysis procedures of the general building code, it shall be amplified by the product v v, where v and v, are defined in 18.10.3.3.3 through 18.10.3.3.5.
18.10.3.3.3 v and v, shall be in accordance with Table 18.10.3.3.3. Alternatively, it shall be permitted to calculate v = Mpr/Mu at the critical section for flexure, where Mpr is calculated for axial force that includes the effects of and the expected gravity loads, with expected gravity loads in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7 Section 16.3.2.
Table 18.10.3.3.3 Factors v and vConditionvvhwcs/lw1.01.01.01.0 < hwcs/lw < 2.0Linear interpolation permitted between 1.0 and 1.51.0hwcs/lw 2.01.50.8 + 0.09hn1/3 1.0
18.10.3.3.4 If the general building code includes provision to account for over strength of the seismic-force-resisting system, it shall be permitted to take v v equal to o.
18.10.3.3.5 If 3 v v = o, it shall be permitted to take the redundancy factor contained in the general building code equal to 1.0 for determination of the design shear force."
(5) A new IBC, Section 1905.9, is added as follows:
"1905.9 In ACI 318, Section 21.2.4.1, the following words are added after the words "resist E", except for walls where v 1.5 or if v is taken as equal to o."
(6) A new IBC, Section 1909, Modifications to ACI 318, is added as follows:
"1909.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1909.2 through 1909.5.
1909.2 ACI 318 Section 13.2.6.2, For shallow foundation members continuously supported by soil and designed based upon the assumption of rigid behavior of the shallow member, (a) and (b) shall be permitted:
(a) For one-way shear strength, Vc shall be taken as: Vc = 2flcbwd.
(b) For two-way shear strength, the size factor, s, specified in 22.6 shall be taken equal to 1.0.
1909.3 ACI 318, Section 13.3.6.1.1 is added as follows:
13.3.6.1.1 It shall be permitted to calculate Vc for cantilever retaining wall as Vc =2flcbwd.
1909.4 ACI 318, Section 13.3.7 Basement Walls is added as follows:
13.3.7.1 The design of basement walls to resist out-of-plane lateral earth pressures shall satisfy (a) through (e):
(a) Basement walls shall be designed as one-way slabs in accordance with the applicable provision of Chapter 7 or as two-way slabs in accordance with the applicable provision of Chapter 8.
(b) Basement walls shall be designed to resist hydrostatic pressure, if applicable.
(c) It shall be permitted to calculate the one-way sheer strength of concrete as Vc = 2flcbwd.
(d) For two-way shear strength, the size effect factor s, as specified in 22.6 shall be taken equal to 1.0.
(e) Basement walls shall satisfy the applicable provision of Chapter 18.13.3.7.2. For loads other than out-of-plane lateral earth pressure, basement walls shall satisfy the applicable provisions of Chapter 11."
(7) 1909.5 ACI 318, Section 22.5.5.1.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"22.5.5.1.1 Vc shall not be taken as greater than 5flcbwd. Vc need not be taken less than flcbwd except in cases (a) or (b):
(a) elements subject to net axial tension
(b) if Sections 18.6.5.2 or 18.7.6.2.1 apply."
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-109 Amendments to Chapters 20 through 22 of IBC.
15A-3-109. Amendments to Chapters 20 through 22 of IBC.
IBC, Chapters 20 through 22 are not amended.
Enacted by Chapter 14, 2011 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-110 Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
15A-3-110. Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
(1) A new IBC, Section 2306.1.6, is added as follows:
"2306.1.6 Load duration factors. The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at elevations above 5,000 feet (1,524 M)."
(2) In IBC, Section 2308.7.1, the words "6 feet (1829 mm)" and "4 feet (1219 mm)" are deleted and each replaced with the words "32 inches."
(3) A new IBC, Section 2406.6, is added as follows:
"2406.6 Glazing in Educational Occupancies (K-12). Exterior entrance level windows within 25 feet of an exterior entrance shall have ballistic glass or security glazing, extending from ground level to a minimum height of six feet from ground level.
Windows surrounding the interior of the classroom entrance or instructional areas shall have ballistic glass or security glazing installed, extending from the floor to a minimum height of six feet from the floor.
2406.6.1 Standard for Security Glazing in Educational Occupancies (K-12). For the purpose of this section, Ballistic glass is defined as glass certified at a minimum level of:
(i) Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL752-23, Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment,Threat Level UL-RF-E from Table C1 (Legacy Level) (2023); or
(ii) ASTM F3279-24, Standard Test Methods for Ballistic Resistant Security Glazing Materials,Threat and Performance Level 4, Ballistic Test Identity (BTI) R1-T1-C5-2L under Table 1,Ballistic Criteria (2021).
Security glazing is defined as a clear or tinted durable material applied to glass doors and windows that enhances the structural integrity of the glass by preventing it from shattering and falling to the ground when impacted by an object and meets the minimum standard established by:
(i) ASTM F3561, Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack, minimum level 3 of Table 2, Potential Energy of Impactor and Drop Height (2023); or
(ii) ANSI Z97.1-15 (R20) American National Standards For Safety Glazing Materials used in Buildings safety performance specifications and methods of test, shall meet the durability requirements of Sections 5.3 and 5.4.
References:
Minimum Safety and Security Standards for School Facilities
State Security Chief: Subsections 53-22-102(3)(b) and (c)
County Security Chief: Subsection 53-22-103(2)
State Board of Education Construction Guidelines: Sections 53E-3-702; 53E-3-706
Panic device: Section 56G-8-805"
Amended by Chapter 47, 2026 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-111 Amendments to Chapters 26 through 28 of IBC
15A-3-111. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 28 of IBC
IBC, Chapters 26 through 28 are not amended.
Enacted by Chapter 14, 2011 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-112 Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
(1) In IBC [P] Table 2902.1 the following changes are made:
(a) In the row for "E" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
(b) In the row for "I-4" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
(c) A new footnote g is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: g. When provided, subject to footnote i, in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
(d) A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative Code, R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
(e) A new footnote i is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE i: A building owned by a state government entity or by a political subdivision of the state that allows access to the public shall provide diaper changing facilities in accordance with footnote g if:
1. the building is newly constructed; or
2. a bathroom in the building is renovated."
(f) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools."
(2) In IBC, Section [P] 2902.1.1, Exception 2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"2. Where multiple-user facilities are designed to serve all genders the following shall apply:
2.1 The maximum fixture count to serve all genders shall be calculated at 50 percent of the total occupant load. The maximum fixture count for the multiple-user all gender facility shall be calculated at 50 percent female and 50 percent male.
2.2 The remaining 50 percent of the required restroom fixtures shall be provided as required by Table 2902.1 in separate toilet facilities."
(3) In IBC, Section [P] 2902.2, Exception 6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"6. Separate facilities shall not be required as prescribed in Section 2902.1.1 Exception 2. Rooms having both water closets and lavatory fixtures designed for use by all genders and privacy for water closets shall be installed in accordance with Section 405.3.4 of the International Plumbing Code and Section 2903.1.4 of this code. Urinals in multiple-user all gender toilet facilities shall be located in an area visually separated from the remainder of the facility or each urinal that is provided shall be located in a stall and installed in accordance with Section 405.3.5 of the International Plumbing Code and Section 2903.1.5 of this code."
(4) A new IBC, Section [P]2902.8, is added as follows:
"[P]2902.8 Toilet Facilities for Workers.
Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the nonsewer type shall conform to ANSI Z4.3-2016."
(5) In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.4, the following sentence is added after the first sentence: "For restroom facilities designed to serve all genders, the partitions of the stalls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling."
(6) In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.5, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, urinals shall be located in a separate room or in stalls with partitions that extend from the floor to the ceiling."
(7) IBC, Section 3001.2, is deleted.
(8) In IBC, Section 3005.5, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Hydraulic elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or less."
(9) In IBC, Section 3109.1, the words "the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code" at the end of the section are deleted and replaced with the words "Utah Administrative Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools."
Amended by Chapter 209, 2023 General Session
Utah Code § 15A-3-113 Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
(1) In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard "ICC A117.1-17: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities" is deleted and replaced with "ICC A117.1-09: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities."
(2) In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard ICCA117.1-09, Section 606.2, Exception 1, is modified to include the following sentence at the end of the exception:
"The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."
Amended by Chapter 15, 2024 General Session
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