2011 Utah Code
Title 15A State Construction and Fire Codes Act
Chapter 5 State Fire Code Act
Section 205 Amendments and additions to IFC related to means of egress and special processes and uses.

15A-5-205. Amendments and additions to IFC related to means of egress and special processes and uses.
For IFC, Means of Egress:
(1) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1008.1.9.6, Special locking arrangements in Group I-2, is amended as follows:
(a) The section title "Special locking arrangements in Group I-2." is rewritten to read "Special locking arrangements in Groups I-1 and I-2."
(b) On line three, after the word "Group", add the words "I-1 and".
(c) On line two and line four delete the word "delayed" and replace it with the word "controlled".
(d) Beginning on line 11, the entire sentence that begins with "A building occupant" is deleted.
(e) After existing Item 6 add Item 7 as follows: "7. The secure area or unit with controlled egress doors shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction."
(2) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1008.1.9.7, Delayed egress locks, Item 7 is added after the existing Item 6 as follows: "7. The secure area or unit with delayed egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction."
(3) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1009.4.2, Riser height and tread depth, is amended as follows:
(a) On line six of Exception 5 delete "7¾ inches (197mm)" and replace it with "8 inches".
(b) On line seven of Exception 5 delete "10 inches (254mm)" and replace it with "9 inches".
(4) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1009.12, Handrails, is amended to add the following exception: "6. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
(5) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1013.2, Height, is amended to add the following exception: "5. For occupancies in Group R-3 and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, as applicable in Section 101.2, guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 36 inches (914mm)."
(6) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2, Three or more exits or exit access doorways, is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the section: "Additional exits or exit access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked, the others will be available."
(7) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1024, Luminous Egress Path Markings, is deleted.
(8) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1030.2, Reliability, is amended to add the following: On line six, after the word "fire", add the words "and building".