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UT Code § 53-7-109 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 1 - State Fire Marshal Division Administration|Section 109 - Firefighter Support Restricted Account.

53-7-109. Firefighter Support Restricted Account.    (1) There is created in the General Fund the Firefighter Support Restricted Account.     (2) The account shall be funded by:   (a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422; and     (b) donations or grants from public or private entities.       (3) The Legislature shall appropriate funds in the account to the division.     (4) The division shall distribute funds in the account to one or more charitable organizations that:   (a) qualify as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;     (b) provide firefighter education and training programs;     (c) initiate and maintain active participation in all aspects of fire service;     (d) maintain a fire history museum; and     (e) represent over 2,000 active, inactive, retired, volunteer, or career firefighters throughout the state.       (5)   (a) An organization described in Subsection (4) may apply to the division to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (4).     (b) An organization that receives a distribution from the division in accordance with Subsection (4) shall expend the distribution only to:   (i) pay for firefighter education or training programs;     (ii) pay for firefighter scholarship programs;     (iii) pay the costs of maintaining a fire history museum;     (iv) pay the costs of representing firefighter interests on a national and local level; and     (v) pay for assistance with purchasing equipment or apparatuses used in firefighting.       (c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to the division to receive a distribution under Subsection (4).      Enacted by Chapter 348, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 201 - Short title.

53-7-201. Short title.  This part is known as the "Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act."  Enacted by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 203 - Utah Fire Prevention Board -- Creation -- Members -- Terms -- Selection of chair and officers -- Quorum -- Meetings -- Compensation -- Division's duty to implement board rules.

 Effective 5/10/2016  53-7-203. Utah Fire Prevention Board -- Creation -- Members -- Terms -- Selection of chair and officers -- Quorum -- Meetings -- Compensation -- Division's duty to implement board rules.    (1) There is created within the division the Utah Fire Prevention Board.     (2) The board shall be nonpartisan and be composed of 11 members appointed by the governor as follows:   (a) a licensed architect;     (b) a licensed engineer;     (c) a member of the Utah State Firemen's Association;     (d) the state forester or the state forester's designee;     (e) a member of the Utah State Fire Chiefs Association;     (f) a member of the Utah Fire Marshal's Association;     (g) a building inspector;     (h) a citizen appointed at large;     (i) a fire executive appointed from a full-time fire department in a county of the first class;     (j) a fire executive appointed from a full-time fire department in a county of the second class; and     (k) a fire executive appointed from a fire department in a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class.       (3)   (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current board members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years.       (4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.     (5) A member whose term has expired may continue to serve until a replacement is appointed pursuant to Subsection (3).     (6) The board shall select from its members a chair and other officers as the board finds necessary.     (7) A majority of the members of the board is a quorum.     (8) The board shall hold regular semiannual meetings for the transaction of its business at a time and place to be fixed by the board and shall hold other meetings as necessary for proper transaction of business.     (9) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (10) The division shall implement rules made by the board under Section 53-7-503 and perform all other duties delegated by the board.    Amended by Chapter 186, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-204.2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 204.2 - Fire Prevention Support Account -- Funding.

 Effective 5/12/2020  53-7-204.2. Fire Prevention Support Account -- Funding.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Account" means the Fire Prevention Support Account created in Subsection (2).     (b) "Property insurance premium" means premium paid as consideration for property insurance as defined in Section 31A-1-301.       (2)   (a) To provide a funding source for the general operation of the division, there is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the Fire Prevention Support Account.     (b) The following revenue shall be deposited in the account to implement this section:   (i) the percentage specified in Subsection (3) of the annual tax for each year that is levied, assessed, and collected under Title 59, Chapter 9, Taxation of Admitted Insurers, upon property insurance premiums and as applied to fire and allied lines insurance collected by insurance companies within the state;     (ii) the percentage specified in Subsection (4) of all money assessed and collected upon life insurance premiums within the state;     (iii) appropriations made by the Legislature; and     (iv) money collected from civil penalties in accordance with Section 53-7-504.         (3) The percentage of the tax specified in Subsection (2)(b)(i) to be deposited in the account each fiscal year is 25%.     (4) The percentage of the money specified in Subsection (2)(b)(ii) to be deposited in the account each fiscal year is 5%.    Amended by Chapter 403, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-206 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 206 - Equipment for new fire protection systems -- Standard equipment.

53-7-206. Equipment for new fire protection systems -- Standard equipment.  All equipment for fire protective purposes, purchased in connection with the installation of completely new fire protection systems by any authorities having charge of public property, shall be equipped with the standard hydrant stem and cap nuts and standard threads for fire hose and fire hydrant couplings and fittings designated as the national standard, as adopted by the board, which standard is designated as the standard for the equipment in the state.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-207 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 207 - Selling or offering for sale nonstandard equipment unlawful -- Exception.

53-7-207. Selling or offering for sale nonstandard equipment unlawful -- Exception.    (1) A person may not sell or offer for sale any fire hose, fire hydrant, fire engine, or other equipment with threaded parts unless the equipment is fitted and equipped with the threads designated as national standard and adopted by the board and designated by law as the standard of the equipment in the state.     (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to:   (a) equipment sold or offered for sale to a local governing body for the purposes of maintaining, repairing, replacing, or extending existing fire protection equipment as provided in Section 11-4-2; and     (b) adapters and caps for fire protective purposes.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-208 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 208 - Penalty and punishment.

53-7-208. Penalty and punishment.  Any person who violates Sections 53-7-206 and 53-7-207, requiring standard equipment, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.  Amended by Chapter 274, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-209 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 209 - Inspection of buildings by officials -- Review of residential inspections.

53-7-209. Inspection of buildings by officials -- Review of residential inspections.    (1) As used in this section, "International Fire Code" means the edition of the International Fire Code adopted by the Legislature with the amendments and additions in the State Fire Code.     (2) A fire chief or officer may enter a building or premises not used as a private dwelling at any reasonable hour to inspect the building or premises and enforce the rules made under this part and the state fire code.     (3) The owner, lessee, manager, or operator of a building or premises not used as a private dwelling shall permit inspections under this section.     (4)   (a) Subject to Subsection (4)(b), a county, city, or town shall, by ordinance, provide for review of an inspection conducted by the county's, city's, or town's fire chief or officer for a single-family residence within 30 days of the notice of the fire code compliance inspection.     (b) Upon request by a person who owns or is building a single-family residence, a chief executive officer of the county, city, or town in which is located the single-family residence, or the chief executive officer's designee, shall, with reasonable diligence, review an inspection described in Subsection (4)(a) to determine whether the inspection constitutes a fair administration of the State Fire Code.     (c) A review described in this section:   (i) is separate and unrelated to an appeal under the International Fire Code;     (ii) may not be used to review a matter that may be brought by appeal under the International Fire Code;     (iii) may not result in the waiver or modification of a State Fire Code requirement or standard; and     (iv) does not prohibit a person from bringing an appeal under the International Fire Code.       (d) A person who seeks a review described in this Subsection (4) may not be prohibited by preclusion, estoppel, or otherwise from raising an issue or bringing a claim in an appeal under the International Fire Code on the grounds that the person raised the issue or brought the claim in the review described in this section.      Amended by Chapter 260, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-210 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 210 - Fire investigations by local officers -- Notification to division.

53-7-210. Fire investigations by local officers -- Notification to division.    (1) The chief fire officer of any city, town, or county fire department, or of any fire district or special service district organized for fire protection purposes, or his authorized representative shall investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of each fire occurring in his jurisdiction when property has been destroyed or damaged.     (2) The fire officer shall:   (a) begin the investigation immediately after the occurrence of the fire; and     (b) attempt to determine, among other things, whether the fire was the result of carelessness or of design.       (3) If the fire officer making this investigation determines that the fire appears to be suspicious, or of unknown origin, the officer may notify the division to request assistance.    Amended by Chapter 25, 2001 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-211 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 211 - Fire investigations by fire marshal.

53-7-211. Fire investigations by fire marshal.    (1) If the division is of the opinion that further investigation of a fire is necessary, the state fire marshal, his deputy, or representative may:   (a) join the investigation in cooperation with the fire officers who have been conducting it;     (b) upon the request of the chief fire official of the political subdivision, assume control of the investigation and direct it; or     (c) conduct an independent investigation if necessary.       (2) A fire officer who has conducted or is conducting the investigation shall cooperate in every possible way with the state fire marshal, his deputy, and representative to further the purpose of the investigation.     (3) The county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the fire occurred shall, upon the request of the state fire marshal, his deputy, or representative, assist in the investigation.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 38, 1993 General SessionRenumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-212 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 212 - Powers of fire marshal in respect to investigation.

53-7-212. Powers of fire marshal in respect to investigation.  In investigating any fire the state fire marshal and his deputy may:  (1) subpoena witnesses;     (2) compel their attendance and testimony; and     (3) require the production of books, papers, documents, records, and other tangible items that constitute or may contain evidence relevant to the investigation in the judgment of the state fire marshal or his deputy.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-213 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 213 - Criminal charges resulting from investigation -- Procedure.

53-7-213. Criminal charges resulting from investigation -- Procedure.  If the state fire marshal, his deputy, or representative, or any other officer participating in the investigation of any fire believes that there is evidence sufficient to charge a person with arson, burning with intent to defraud or prejudice the insurer, or a similar crime, he shall furnish the county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the crime occurred with his evidence and request the county attorney or district attorney to commence the proper procedures to charge the person with the appropriate crime.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 38, 1993 General SessionRenumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-214 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 214 - Insurance company reports of fires.

53-7-214. Insurance company reports of fires.    (1) The state fire marshal, his deputy, and investigator may, in writing, require any insurance company transacting business in this state to release to the state fire marshal all relevant information or evidence found important by the state fire marshal, his deputy, and investigator that the company may have in its possession, relating to any fire loss in this state in which the company has an insuring interest. Relevant information includes:   (a) insurance policy information related to a fire loss under investigation and any application for the policy;     (b) available policy premium payment records;     (c) history of previous claims made by the insured; and     (d) material relating to the investigation of the loss, including statements of any person, proof of loss, and any other evidence related to the investigation.       (2)   (a) Every insurance company transacting business in the state must file with the division a report of any fire of suspicious origin.     (b) The report shall show:   (i) the name of the insured;     (ii) the location of the property burned;     (iii) the probable cause of the fire;     (iv) the occupancy of the property burned;     (v) the construction of the building or structure burned;     (vi) the market value of the property involved;     (vii) the actual loss;     (viii) the insurance carried;     (ix) the insurance paid;     (x) the apportionment of loss where more than one company was on the risk; and     (xi) if a motor vehicle or building is involved in any fire loss, a description of the motor vehicle or building.       (c) In case of a fire of suspicious or incendiary origin, a preliminary report shall be made immediately through some officer or representative of the insurance company, showing:   (i) the name of the insured;     (ii) the date of the fire;     (iii) the location;     (iv) occupancy; and     (v) other facts and circumstances tending to establish the cause or origin of the fire.         (3) All persons making an adjustment occasioned by a loss due to a fire of suspicious or incendiary origin in this state shall, upon written request, send to the division a copy of the final adjustment immediately after the adjustment is made, signed by the person making the adjustment.     (4) Any insurance company or person acting in its behalf or any person making adjustments occasioned by a loss due to fire who releases information, whether oral or written, pursuant to Subsection (1), (2), or (3) is immune from any liability for the release of this information arising out of a civil action or penalty resulting from a criminal prosecution.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-215 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 215 - Portable fire extinguishers -- Persons not subject to part.

53-7-215. Portable fire extinguishers -- Persons not subject to part.    (1) The filling or charging of portable fire extinguishers prior to initial sale by the manufacturer is not subject to this part.     (2) Any firm that maintains its own fully equipped and specially staffed fire prevention, fire protection, and fire extinguisher servicing facilities is not subject to the licensing provisions of this part if it services only its own portable fire extinguishers.     (3) Individuals shall maintain a current certificate of registration.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-216 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 216 - Portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems -- Certification and licensure required to service.

53-7-216. Portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems -- Certification and licensure required to service.    (1) Each firm engaged in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or automatic fire suppression systems that automatically detect fire and discharge an approved fire extinguishing agent onto or in the area of the fire shall be licensed by the state fire marshal.     (2) Each person who services portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems that discharge an approved fire extinguishing agent onto or in the area of the fire shall be certified by the state fire marshal.     (3) The board shall by rule prescribe an application form and standards for licensure or certification qualification and for renewal and revocation.     (4) Applicants for licensure or certification shall:   (a) submit a written application on the form prescribed by the board;     (b) provide evidence of competency as required by the board; and     (c) submit the fee established under Subsection (5).       (5) The board may establish a fee under Section 63J-1-504 to be paid upon application for licensure or certification.     (6) This section does not apply to standpipe systems, deluge systems, or automatic fire sprinkler systems.    Amended by Chapter 247, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-217 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 217 - Portable fire extinguishers -- Permit required to perform hydrostatic testing.

53-7-217. Portable fire extinguishers -- Permit required to perform hydrostatic testing.  Each firm performing hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers shall:  (1) perform the tests in accordance with the specifications of the United States Department of Transportation for compressed gas cylinders; and     (2) obtain a permit from the division by applying in writing on forms provided by the division.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-218 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 218 - Portable fire extinguishers -- Sale or lease without approval prohibited.

53-7-218. Portable fire extinguishers -- Sale or lease without approval prohibited.  A portable fire extinguisher may not be sold or leased in the state unless it is approved, labeled, or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the division as qualified to test portable fire extinguishers.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-219 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 219 - Portable fire extinguishers -- Hearings authorized.

53-7-219. Portable fire extinguishers -- Hearings authorized.  The state fire marshal may conduct hearings or proceedings concerning the renewal, revocation, or refusal to issue permits.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-220 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 220 - Short title.

53-7-220. Short title.  Sections 53-7-220 through 53-7-225 are known as the "Utah Fireworks Act."  Enacted by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
UT Code § 53-7-221 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 7 - Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act|Part 2 - Fire Prevention and Fireworks Act|Section 221 - Exceptions from Utah Fireworks Act.

 Effective 5/8/2018  53-7-221. Exceptions from Utah Fireworks Act.    (1) Sections 53-7-220 through 53-7-225 do not apply to class A, class B, and class C explosives that are not for use in Utah, but are manufactured, stored, warehoused, or in transit for destinations outside of Utah.     (2) Sections 53-7-220 through 53-7-225 do not supersede Section 23-13-7, regarding use of fireworks and explosives by the Division of Wildlife Resources and federal game agents.     (3) Section 53-7-225 does not supersede Section 65A-8-212 regarding the authority of the state forester to close hazardous areas.    Amended by Chapter 189, 2018 General Session