Utah Code § 15A-3-102 — Utah Code / Title 15A / Chapter 15A-3 / § 15A-3-102
§ 15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
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7/1/2026 (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 308.3.3Foster care facilitiesDetoxification facilitiesHospitalsNursing 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 310.5.3Buildings that do not contain more than two dwellingsCare facilities, other than child care, that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving careChild day care facilities having four or fewer children receiving care in a dwellingResidential child day care facilities licensed by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services as a:Residential certificate child care facilityLicensed family child care facilityCongregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupantsBoarding houses (nontransient)ConventsDormitoriesFraternities and sororitiesMonasteriesCongregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupantsBoarding 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."7/1/2026 (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 308.3.3Foster care facilitiesDetoxification facilitiesHospitalsNursing 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 310.5.3Buildings that do not contain more than two dwellingsCare facilities, other than child care, that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving careChild day care facilities having four or fewer children receiving care in a dwellingResidential child day care facilities licensed by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services as a:Residential certificate child care facilityLicensed family child care facilityCongregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupantsBoarding houses (nontransient)ConventsDormitoriesFraternities and sororitiesMonasteriesCongregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupantsBoarding 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."