Modular unit construction, setup, issuance of permits for construction or setup, and setup shall be in accordance with the following:

(1)  Construction and setup of a modular unit shall be in accordance with the State Construction Code.

Terms Used In Utah Code 15A-1-304

(a) built from sections that are manufactured in accordance with the State Construction Code and transported to a building site; and
(b) the purpose of which is for human habitation, occupancy, or use. See Utah Code 15A-1-302
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State Construction Code: means the State Construction Code adopted by:
    (a) Chapter 2, Adoption of State Construction Code;
    (b) Chapter 2a, Tall Wood Buildings of Mass Timber Construction Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code;
    (c) Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code;
    (d) Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; and
    (e) Chapter 6, Additional Construction Requirements. See Utah Code 15A-1-102
    (2)  A local regulator has the responsibility and authority for plan review and issuance of permits for construction, modification, or setup for the political subdivision in which the modular unit is to be setup;

    (3)  An inspection of the construction, modification of, or setup of a modular unit shall conform with this chapter.

    (4)  A local regulator has the responsibility to issue an approval for the political subdivision in which a modular unit is to be setup or is setup.

    (5)  Nothing in this section precludes:

    (a)  a local regulator from contracting with a qualified third party for the inspection or plan review provided in this section; or

    (b)  the state from entering into an interstate compact for third party inspection of the construction of a modular unit.

    Enacted by Chapter 14, 2011 General Session