2011 Utah Code
Title 15A State Construction and Fire Codes Act
Chapter 5 State Fire Code Act
Section 204 Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire protection systems.

15A-5-204. Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire protection systems.
For IFC, Fire Protection Systems:
(1) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 901.2, Construction documents, is amended to add the following at the end of the section: "The code official has the authority to request record drawings ("as builts") to verify any modifications to the previously approved construction documents."
(2) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 902.1, Definitions, RECORD DRAWINGS, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Drawings ("as builts") that document all aspects of a fire protection system as installed."
(3) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, is amended to add the following subsection: "4. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."
(4) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.2, Group B ambulatory health care facilities, is amended as follows: On line three delete the words "all fire areas" and replace with the word "buildings".
(5) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.4, Group F-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access."
(6) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7, Group M, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access."
(7) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 Group R, is amended to add the following: "Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings."
(8) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8, Group R, is amended to add a second exception as follows: "Exception: 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 that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system."
(9) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.9, Group S-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access."
(10) (a) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages in accordance with Section 406.2 of the International Building Code or where located beneath other groups."
(b) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, the exception is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Exception: Parking garages of less than 5,000 square feet (464m2) accessory to Group R-3 occupancies."
(c) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, is amended to add a second exception, as follows: "Exception: Open parking garages not located beneath other groups if one of the following conditions are met:
1. Access is provided for fire fighting operations to within 150 feet (45,720mm) of all portions of the parking garage as measured from the approved fire department vehicle access, or

2. Class I standpipes are installed throughout the parking garage."
(11) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10.1, Commercial parking garages, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses."
(12) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 is amended by adding the following subsection: "903.3.1.1.2 Antifreeze Limitations. The use of antifreeze in automatic sprinkler systems in new construction in the dwelling unit portion of an occupancy, installed in accordance with NFPA 13, is allowed up to 20 heads. The number of sprinkler heads can be expanded as permitted by the AHJ. The mixture of the antifreeze shall be limited to a maximum concentration of 40% propylene glycol or 50% glycerin. The AHJ can allow the concentration of antifreeze to be increased due to temperature concerns."
(13) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.2 is amended by adding the following subsection: "903.3.1.2.2 Antifreeze Limitations. The use of antifreeze in automatic sprinkler systems in new construction in the dwelling unit portion of an occupancy, installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, is allowed up to 20 heads. The number of sprinkler heads can be expanded as permitted by the AHJ. The mixture of the antifreeze shall be limited to a maximum concentration of 40% propylene glycol or 50% glycerin. The AHJ can allow the concentration of antifreeze to be increased due to temperature concerns."
(14) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.3 is amended by adding the following subsection: "903.3.1.3.1 Antifreeze Limitations. The use of antifreeze in automatic sprinkler systems in new construction installed in accordance with NFPA 13D is allowed up to 20 heads. The number of sprinkler heads can be expanded as permitted by the AHJ. The mixture of the antifreeze shall be limited to a maximum concentration of 40% propylene glycol or 50% glycerin. The AHJ can allow the concentration of antifreeze to be increased due to temperature concerns."
(15) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.5, Water supplies, is amended as follows: On line six, after the word "Code", add "and as amended in Utah's State Construction Code".
(16) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.5 is amended to add the following subsection: "903.5.1 Antifreeze Replacement. Whenever the automatic sprinkler system protecting residences and dwelling units of mixed occupancies that use antifreeze is drained, the replacement antifreeze shall be properly mixed and tested, but shall not exceed a maximum concentration of 40% propylene glycol or a maximum concentration of 50% glycerin. The AHJ can allow the concentration of antifreeze to be increased due to temperature concerns."
(17) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.6, Existing Buildings, and Chapter 46, Section 4603.4, Sprinkler systems, are amended to add the following subsection to each section: "903.6.3 Group A-2 and 4603.4.3 Group A-2. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."
(18) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "The automatic fire extinguishing system for commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL300 and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions. The exception in Section 904.11 is not deleted and shall remain as currently written in the IFC."
(19) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11.3, Carbon dioxide systems, and Section 904.11.3.1, Ventilation system, are deleted and rewritten as follows:

(a) "Existing automatic fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking that use dry chemical are prohibited and shall be removed from service."
(b) "Existing wet chemical fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking that are not UL300 listed and labeled are prohibited and shall be either removed or upgraded to a UL300 listed and labeled system."
(20) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11.4, Special provisions for automatic sprinkler systems, is amended to add the following subsection: "904.11.4.2 Existing automatic fire sprinkler systems protecting commercial cooking equipment, hood, and exhaust systems that generate appreciable depth of cooking oils shall be replaced with a UL300 system that is listed and labeled for the intended application."
(21) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11.6.2, Extinguishing system service, is amended to add the following: "Exception: Automatic fire extinguishing systems located in occupancies where usage is limited and less than six consecutive months may be serviced annually if the annual service is conducted immediately before the period of usage, and approval is received from the AHJ."
(22) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.11, Existing buildings, and IFC, Chapter 46, Section 4603.5, Standpipes, are deleted.
(23) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.3, Where required in existing buildings and structures, is deleted, and IFC, Chapter 46, Section 4603.6, Fire alarm systems, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72. Devices, combinations of devices, appliances, and equipment shall be approved. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors, except an approved alternative type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector."
(24) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.9.5, Maintenance, inspection, and testing, is amended to add the following sentences at the end of the section: "Increases in nuisance alarms shall require the fire alarm system to be tested for sensitivity. Fire alarm systems that continue after sensitivity testing with unwarranted nuisance alarms shall be replaced as directed by the AHJ."
(25) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.10, Carbon monoxide alarms, is added as follows: "Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, and I-1 equipped with fuel burning appliances.
901.10.21.1. If more than one carbon monoxide detector is required, they shall be interconnected as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3.
901.10.21.2. In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors shall receive their primary power as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.4.
901.10.21.3. Upon completion of the installation, the carbon monoxide detector system will meet the requirements listed in NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment and UL2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms."