2011 Utah Code
Title 15A State Construction and Fire Codes Act
Chapter 3 Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
Section 103 Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.

15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
(1) Section IBC, 403.5.5, is deleted.
(2) In IBC, Section 422.1, the words "Sections 422.1 to 422.6" are replaced with "Sections 422.1 to 422.7".
(3) In IBC, Section 422, a new section is added as follows: "422.7 Separation. Occupancies classified as Group B Ambulatory Health Care Facilities shall be separated from all surrounding tenants and occupancies in accordance with Table 508.4 but not less than one-hour fire barrier when the suite is capable of providing care for four or more care recipients who are incapable of self preservation."
(4) A new IBC, Section 424, is added as follows: "Section 424 Group E Child Day Care Centers. Group E child day care centers shall comply with Section 424.
424.1 Location at grade. Group E child day care centers shall be located at the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Child day care spaces for children over the age of 24 months may be located on the second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout and an automatic fire alarm system.
424.2 Egress. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of more than 10 shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window complying with Section 1029.
424.3 All Group E Child Day Care Centers shall comply with Utah Administrative Code, R430-100, Child Care Centers."
(5) In IBC, Section 504.2, a new section is added as follows: "504.2.1 Notwithstanding the exceptions to Section 504.2, Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities shall be allowed to be two stories of Type V-A construction when all of the following apply:
1. All secured units are located at the level of exit discharge in compliance with Section 1008.1.9.3 as amended;
2. The total combined area of both stories shall not exceed the total allowable area for a one-story building; and
3. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
(6) In IBC, Table 508.4, a new footnote g is added as follows: "g. See Section 422.7 for additional requirements of Group B Ambulatory Health Care Facilities."