Effective 7/1/2023

15A-3-104.  Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.

(1)  In IBC, Section 703.5, the words “with signs or stenciling” are deleted.

Terms Used In Utah Code 15A-3-104 v2

  • Division: means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section 58-1-103, except as provided in:
(a) 4; and
(b) Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act. See Utah Code 15A-1-102
  • 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
  • Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
    • (2)  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.”

    (3)  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 2 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.”

    (4)  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.”

    (5)  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.”

    (6)  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.”

    (7)  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.”

    (8)  IBC, Section (F) 903.2.8.1 is deleted.

    (9)  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.”

    (10)  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.”

    (11)  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.”

    (12)  In IBC, Section (F)907.2.3 Group E is deleted and rewritten as follows: “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.”

    (13)  In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, Exception 2 is deleted and the remaining exceptions are renumbered.

    (14)  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.”

    (15)  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.”

    (16)  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.”

    (17)  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 209, 2023 General Session

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