§ 15A-3-204 — Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.

(1) In IRC, Section M1602.2, a new exception is added at the end of Item 7 as follows: "Exception: The discharge of return air from an accessory dwelling unit into another dwelling unit, or into an accessory dwelling unit from another dwelling unit, is not prohibited."
(2) A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must provide access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
(3) In IRC, Section 2503.5.1, #2 Air Test is deleted and replaced with the following: "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
(3)(a) Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear, should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
(3)(b) Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
(3)(c) No drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
(3)(d) The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15 minutes.
(3)(e) At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
(4) In IRC, Section P2503.8, the word "devices" is deleted and replaced with the word "assemblies."
(5) IRC, Section P2503.8.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2503.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protections, and spill-resistant vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross-Connection Control Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges shall comply with ASSE 1064."

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 505, 2024 General Session