Utah Code § 15A-3-501

Current through the 2024 Third Special Session
Section 15A-3-501 - General provisions

The following are adopted as an amendment to the IFGC to be applicable statewide:

(1) In IFGC, Section 404.9, a new Section 404.9.1, is added as follows: "404.9.1 Meter protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must still provide access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
(2) IFGC, Section 409.5.3, is deleted.
(3) In IFGC, Section 502.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with "Plastic vents for Category IV appliances shall not be required to be listed and labeled where such vents comply with all of the following:
1. specified by the appliance manufacturer;
2. installed in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions; and
3. the vent gas temperatures do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit."
(4) In IFGC, Section 503.4.1, in the last sentence after "appliance manufacturer" insert: "where the appliance vent gas temperatures do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit,".
(5) In IFGC, Section 503.6.11.1, the following exception is added:

"Exception: Existing and replacement Category I appliances may be located in rooms within the occupiable space provided all the following are met:

1. The original installation was compliant with existing codes at the time of installation.
2. The dwelling is equipped with a current, operable carbon monoxide detector, installed in accordance with Section 915 of the International Building Code.
3. The AHJ has approved a replacement based on the extreme difficulty of an installing individual Category I vent system or a direct vent Category IV appliance.
4. The room or space is used for no other purpose.
5. Combustion air is provided in accordance with Section 304. Where outdoor combustion air is provided, the room has a solid weather-stripped door equipped with an approved self-closure device.
6. Common vents terminate with a listed cap."
(6) In IFGC, Section 631.2, the following sentence is inserted before the first sentence: "In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."

Utah Code § 15A-3-501

Amended by Chapter 20, 2019 General Session ,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Chapter 249, 2016 General Session ,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Chapter 297, 2013 General Session ,§ 28, eff. 7/1/2013.
Enacted by Chapter 14, 2011 General Session