HB 45 — Fire Code Amendments

15A-5-202.5.15A-5-202.5 .

When the fire code official determines that existing or historical hazardous environmental conditions necessitate controlled use of any ignition source, including fireworks, lighters, matches, sky lanterns, and smoking materials, any of the following may occur:- 9 - H.B.

45 Enrolled Copy occur:

or - 10 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 1.1.4.

A municipal legislative body or the state forester may not close an area to the discharge- of10 fireworks- dueEnrolled toCopy aH.B. historical hazardous environmental condition unless the legislative body or state forester provides a map, in accordance with paragraph 3." (c) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.1.1, Abandoned premises, is amended as follows:

On45 linedischarge 10of deletefireworks due to a historical hazardous environmental condition unless the wordslegislative "Internationalbody Propertyor Maintenancestate Codeforester andprovides the[".]a ."map, (d)in accordance with paragraph 3." (c) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.5,311.1.1, Placards,Abandoned premises, is amended as follows:

- 11 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 On line three10 delete the wordwords "shall""International andProperty replaceMaintenance itCode withand thethe[ word".] "may[".] ." (2)(d) IFC, Chapter 4,3, EmergencySection Planning311.5, andPlacards, Preparedness:is amended as follows:

On line three delete the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may[".] ." (2) IFC, Chapter 4, Emergency Planning and Preparedness:

(ii) Group R-2 college and university buildings, including fraternity and sorority houses, shall comply with Sections 403.9.2.1.1 and 403.9.2.1.2." (c)- In11 IFC,- ChapterH.B. 4, the following new sections are added:

(d)45 IFC,Enrolled ChapterCopy 4,(c) SectionIn 405.3,IFC, TableChapter 405.3,4, isthe amendedfollowing tonew addsections theare followingadded: footnotes:

"403.4.4 Special Education Classrooms.

Special education classrooms may shelter in place, or delay evacuation when all of the following conditions are met:

403.4.4.1 There is no visible flame or evidence of products of combustion (smoke).

403.4.4.2 The building is completely protected by an approved fire sprinkler system.

403.4.4.3 The building is completely protected by an approved fire alarm system.

403.4.4.4 The classroom has a minimum of one approved exit that discharges directly to the exterior.

403.4.4.5 The classroom has been approved to shelter in place by the fire code official." (d) IFC, Chapter 4, Section 405.3, Table 405.3, is amended to add the following footnotes:

Secondary schools in Group E occupancies shall have an emergency evacuation drill conducted at least every two months, to a total of four emergency evacuation drills during the nine-nine-month month school year.

The third emergency evacuation drill, weather permitting, shall be - 12 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 conducted 10 school days after the beginning of the next calendar year.

[(B)]- (B)12 The- roomsEnrolled classifiedCopy asH.B. assembly shall have fire safety floor plans as required in Subsection 404.2.2(4) posted.

45 [(B)] (B) The rooms classified as assembly shall have fire safety floor plans as required in Subsection 404.2.2(4) posted.

15A-5-203.15A-5-203 .

and (B) does not meet the requirements described in Utah Code, Subsection 65A-8-203(4)(f)65A-8-203 (4)(f) and Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-1300, Minimum Standards for County Wildland Fire Ordinance;

- 13 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 (ii) the structure is in an area where a public water distribution system with fire hydrants does not exist as required in Utah Administrative Code, R309-550-5, Water Main Design;

(A)- is13 located- outsideH.B. the wildland urban interface;

45 Enrolled Copy (A) is located outside the wildland urban interface;

The requirements for a pre-existing subdivision lot shall not exceed the requirements described in Section 501.5." - 14 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 [(e)] (f) In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 507.5.1, here required, a new exception is added as follows:

One interior and one detached accessory dwelling unit on a single residential lot." [(f)] (g)(g)(i) (i) IFC, Chapter 5, Section 510.1, Emergency responder communication coverage in new buildings, is amended by adding:

"When required by the fire code official, unless the new building is a public school as that term is defined in Section 53G-9-205.1 or a private school, if determined- by14 the- fireEnrolled codeCopy officialH.B. to be necessary after construction of the new building is completed, then the fire code official shall require," at the beginning of the first paragraph.

45 determined by the fire code official to be necessary after construction of the new building is completed, then the fire code official shall require," at the beginning of the first paragraph.

15A-5-204.15A-5-204 .

- 15 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 For IFC, Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems:

901.4.7.1 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- working15 room- aroundH.B. the stationary equipment.

45 Enrolled Copy sufficient working room around the stationary equipment.

Openings into the room shall be - 16 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 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.

901.4.7.5- Environment.16 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

45 901.4.7.5 Environment.

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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-I-B, B, II-A, or II-B construction.

Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm system- that17 is- interconnectedH.B. and receives its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system." (7) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.9, Group S-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten as follows:

45 Enrolled Copy system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system." (7) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.9, Group S-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten as follows:

The tag shall also indicate the type and concentration of antifreeze solution by volume with which the system is filled, the name of the contractor that tested the antifreeze solution, the contractor's license number, and a warning to test the concentration of the antifreeze solutions at yearly intervals." - 18 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 (12) IFC, Chapter 9, Section [904.13.5.2] 904.14.5.2, Extinguishing system service, is amended to add the following:

Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved Class I manual standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting operations- to18 within- 150Enrolled feetCopy ofH.B. all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the approved fire department vehicle access.

45 operations to within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the approved fire department vehicle access.

- 19 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 "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.

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.19 - H.B.

45 Enrolled Copy device addresses.

- 20 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 "907.5.2.3.4 Special Education Classrooms.

(1)- Boiler20 rooms,- furnaceEnrolled rooms,Copy andH.B. similar rooms, or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely to spread.

45 (1) Boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and similar rooms, or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely to spread.

- 21 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 (F) 915.2.3.1 Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall be automatically transmitted to an onsite location that is staffed by school personnel.

All wiring shall be Class "A" or "B[".] ." 915.7.2- Equipment21 Shut- Down.H.B.

45 Enrolled Copy 915.7.2 Equipment Shut Down.

- 22 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 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.

15A-5-205.15A-5-205 .

"9.- 22 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

45 "9.

- 23 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 "3.

The minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm).

15A-5-205.5.15A-5-205.5 .

On ] on line two after the title, the following- is23 added:- H.B.

45 Enrolled Copy following is added:

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(a)- Delete24 the- sectionEnrolled titleCopy "1205.2.1H.B. Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings" and replace with the section title "1205.2.1 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 and buildings constructed in accordance with IRC." (b) Section 1205.2.1, Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings, Exception 1 is deleted, Exception 2 is renumbered to 1 and a second exception is added as follows:

45 (a) Delete the section title "1205.2.1 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings" and replace with the section title "1205.2.1 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 and buildings constructed in accordance with IRC." (b) Section 1205.2.1, Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings, Exception 1 is deleted, Exception 2 is renumbered to 1 and a second exception is added as follows:

- 25 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 1.

2.3 Smoke and heat vents designed for remote operation using devices that can be connected- to25 the- ventH.B. by mechanical, electrical, or any other suitable means, protected as necessary to remain operable for the design period.

45 Enrolled Copy connected to the vent by mechanical, electrical, or any other suitable means, protected as necessary to remain operable for the design period.

15A-5-205.6.15A-5-205.6 .

- 26 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 3311.1.2 Fire department connections.

Vehicle- access26 shall- beEnrolled providedCopy toH.B. within 100 feet (30,480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections.

45 Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet (30,480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections.

(3)"3307.1.1.1 NotwithstandingTemporary IFC 3311.3.1, a temporary road thatrequirements. meets the requirements of Section 10-20-1001 or 17-79-901, and any local regulation adopted in accordance with Section 10-20-1001 or 17-79-901, may be constructed.

Temporary roads shall be constructed with a minimum of site specific required structural fill for permanent roads and road base, or other approved material complying with local standards.

3307.1.1.2 Reports.

Compaction reports may be required.

An engineer's review and certification of a temporary fire department access road is not required.

3307.1.1.3 Local jurisdictions.

If an improvement completion assurance has been posted in accordance with Section 10-9a-604.5, a local jurisdiction may not require permanent roads, or asphalt or concrete on temporary roads, before final approval of the structure served by the road.

3307.1.1.4 Maintenance.

Temporary roads shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available.

3307.1.1.5 Time line.

Temporary or permanent fire department access roads shall be functional before construction above the foundation begins and before an appreciable amount of combustible construction materials are on site." (3) Notwithstanding IFC 3311.3.1, a temporary road that meets the requirements of Section 10-20-1001 or 17-79-901, and any local regulation adopted in accordance with Section 10-20-1001 or 17-79-901, may be constructed.

-15A-5-302 27. - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 15A-5-302.

Qualified personnel shall meet the certification requirements- stated27 in- ruleH.B. made by the Utah Fire Prevention Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act." (3) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.12, Fire Alarm Signal Deactivation, Subsection 10.12.2, is amended to add the following sentence:

45 Enrolled Copy requirements stated in rule made by the Utah Fire Prevention Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act." (3) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.12, Fire Alarm Signal Deactivation, Subsection 10.12.2, is amended to add the following sentence:

15A-5-304.15A-5-304 .

- 28 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 When a fire alarm system is not required by IFC, Section 907.2, an approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided in the interior of the building, in a normally occupied location, to alert the occupants of the fire sprinkler system activation.["] [(c) NFPA 13, Chapter 8, Section 16.11.2.1, Local Waterflow Alarms, is amended by adding a new subsection as follows:

An approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided on the exterior- of28 the- buildingEnrolled inCopy aH.B. location approved by the AHJ." (2) NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, [2019] 2022 edition.

45 exterior of the building in a location approved by the AHJ." (2) NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, [2019] 2022 edition.

When an alarm initiating device is included, an approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/(horn/strobe) strobe) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in a location approved by the AHJ." (b) NFPA 13D, Chapter 7, Section 7.6, Alarms, is amended by adding a new subsection as follows:

- 29 - HB0045 compared with HB0045S01 Individual floor/zone control valves shall be used at the riser at each floor for connections to piping serving floor areas in excess of 5,000 square feet or arranged in a manner acceptable to the AHJ." (b) NFPA 13R, Chapter 6, Section 16, Alarms, is amended by adding a new subsection as follows:

An- approved29 audible/visual- waterflowH.B. alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in a location approved by the AHJ." [(4) NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2020 edition.

45 Enrolled Copy An approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in a location approved by the AHJ." [(4) NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2020 edition.

This Bill Repeals:

Effective date.

This bill takes effect on {May 6, } July 1, 2026.

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