2016 Utah Code
Title 15A - State Construction and Fire Codes Act
Chapter 3 - Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
Part 2 - Statewide Amendments to International Residential Code
Section 206 - Amendments to Chapters 36 and 44 of IRC.

Effective 7/1/2016
15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36 and 44 of IRC.

• (1) In IRC, Section E3901.9, the following exception is added:
  "Exception: Receptacles or other outlets adjacent to the exterior walls of the garage, outlets adjacent to an exterior wall of the garage, or outlets in a storage room with entry from the garage may be connected to the garage branch circuit."

• (2) In IRC, Section E3902.16, the following words in the first sentence are deleted: "family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens," and "sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, and similar rooms or areas."

• (3) In Section E3902.17:
  • (a) following the word "Exception" the number "1." is added; and
  • (b) at the end of the section, the following sentences are added:
    "2. This section does not apply for a simple move or an extension of a branch circuit or an outlet which does not significantly increase the existing electrical load. This exception does not include changes involving remodeling or additions to a residence."

• (4) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
  • "Standard reference numberTitleReferenced in code section number
  • USC-FCCCHR 10th Edition Manual of Cross Connection ControlFoundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531Table P2902.3"

Amended by Chapter 249, 2016 General Session