§ 15A-6-201 — Polyurethane insulated concrete forms.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a governing body in the state that issues a building permit may not:

(1)(a) deny issuing a building permit to a project solely because the project uses polyurethane insulated concrete form block that complies with Subsection (2); or
(1)(b) require a project to surface flame retardants on polyurethane insulated concrete form block that has a flame spread that is less than or equal to 25.
(2) A project may use polyurethane insulated concrete form block if:

(2)(a) the polyurethane insulated concrete form block is manufactured using expanded polyurethane foam that:
(2)(a)(i) has a flame spread index that is less than or equal to 50;
(2)(a)(ii) has a smoke index that is less than 350; and
(2)(a)(iii) is capable of withstanding fluid pressure created by fresh concrete; and
(2)(b) the project is designed and stamped by a structural engineer licensed in the state.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 249, 2016 General Session