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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Provided Information - 11/18/2025CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304 P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476 SLCCOUNCIL.COM TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651 COUNCIL STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY www.slc.gov/council/ TO: City Council Members FROM: Michael Sanders Budget & Policy Analyst DATE: November 18, 2025 RE: WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE FIRE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE During the 2025 legislative session, the Utah State Legislature passed House Bill 48. As part of this bill, municipalities are required to “adopt and enforce the wildland urban interface building standards.”1 Previously, this requirement was optional for cities.2 If a municipality fails to comply, they risk the State choosing not to pay reimbursement costs associated with fighting wildfire.3 The standards which the City is required to adopt are the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. This building code would only apply to the parcels identified in Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Map (Attachment A of the draft ordinance.4) It is not a citywide application. The map being considered in this ordinance should not be confused with the State map which is being developed which will access fees to certain high risk WUI properties. This difference is addressed on page two of this report. Goal of the briefing: Prepare to consider the ordinance at the November 25th 2025 Formal Meeting. A Public Hearing will be held regarding this proposal on November 18th. POLICY QUESTIONS 1. The Council may wish to ask the Administration what engagement it has had or will have with legislators to help address resident concerns with possible future State legislation updates on WUI code compliance such as county fees and insurance cancelation. 1 H.B. 48 lines 430-433 2 It was not uncommon for cities along the Wasatch Front to adopt WUI code standards prior to the State mandate. Sandy, Draper, and Park City have managed WUI codes previously to the State mandate. 3 H.B. 48 lines 498-505 4 Transmittal pages 11 – 15 Page | 2 ADDITIONAL & BACKGROUND INFORMATION This ordinance does three main things. 1. Complies with H.B 48 which requires local governments with an Urban Wildland Interface to adopt the WUI Code 2. Imposes the WUI Code on certain properties in the City which are highlighted in yellow on the Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Map 3. Establishes that in cases of conflict between the City Zoning Code and the WUI Code, the WUI Code takes precedence over the Zoning Code with the exceptions of historic designation and the provisions of the Riparian Corridor Overlay which would require Public Utilities and the Fire Official to find a solution that meets the intent of both codes The intent is for the WUI Code to apply when a property owner seeks a building permit for a new principal structure, major addition, or roof replacement. The landscaping and vegetation requirements in the code may be enforced after adoption. This is commonly understood in the WUI Code as “defensible space” which limits the height and type of vegetation within certain distances of structures . The Legislature is expected to make further modifications to the state -adopted WUI Code in the coming years. The proposed amendment is drafted to self-update to whatever WUI regulations are adopted at the State level in Utah Code 15A-2-103(2), so no additional City Code amendments will be required to stay current with the State WUI Code. In the event that new properties need to be added to the map, the standard map amendment and public hearing process would apply. The Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Map was created in coordination with the State Division of Forrest, Fire, and State Lands. The map went through several iterations as the Fire Department and other City representatives met with property owners and community organizations. The Fire Department went parcel by parcel to identify fire risk, fuel types, and defensible space needs. The goal of the Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Map is to develop city resiliency and defensible positions in the event of a wildfire. The Fire Department presented at 11 Community Council meetings and the Greater Avenues Fair. For more information on the public process and comments, please see pages 16 – 17 of the Planning Division Staff Report. Other Provisions of H.B 48 which the City is not involved During the Planning Commission Hearing on September 24, 2025, many residents expressed concern at aspects of H.B. 48 which are not in control by the City. The bill sections that address those issues are summarized below H.B 48 lines 119 – 154 - Wildland Urban Interface Evaluation and Fees Properties in identified high-risk wildland urban interface areas will be evaluated each year by either the State or the County. The evaluation is focused on fire risk factors and uses a triage scale. Beginning in 2026, the State requires counties to assess an annual fee on these properties. The amount has not yet been set, but it will be determined by the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. The City does not control the fee level. Property owners will be informed of their property’s classification and provided with information on steps and resources to help lower their risk rating which may lower the fee in future years. H.B. 48 lines 156 – 222 - Insuring Wildland Urban Interface Property Insurance companies that provide property or casualty coverage in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas must use the official wildfire risk boundary established by the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands to determine whether a property is considered “high risk.” The “wildfire risk boundary” is not the Salt Lake City Wildland Urban Interface Map but may have some overlap. Insurers may use additional fire hazard data for rate setting or underwriting only if it aligns with that state - defined boundary and complies with insurance laws and rules. Property owners may file complaints with the Page | 3 Utah Insurance Department if they believe insurers are not following these rules; the department has authority to investigate and enforce compliance. If an insurer cancels, non-renews, or raises premiums on WUI properties due to wildfire risk, the insurer must provide specific reasons for the decision either in the notice or upon request. Property Assessment The Fire Department is currently offering free property assessments focused on providing tips on defending properties from wildfire. These assessments can help to prepare property owners for potential formal inspections. Update on Assessment of City Properties During the public engagement process, many residents commented that they live near City property in the WUI which is unmaintained. In late July of 2025, the Mayor requested a maintenance audit of all city-owned property. The Administration has reported that a work group has been established comprising of SLCFD (EM), Public Lands (Trails and Natural Lands/Urban Forestry), Public Services (Facilities), Community and Neighborhoods (Real Estate), and Public Utilities (Watershed). This group is currently wor king on the following action items: • Compiling a list of all city properties and prioritizing the wildfire risk • Tracking these risks in a city owned software (Cartegraph) • Implementing the Defensible Space Assessment starting with the highest priorities • Determination of mitigation projects based on the Defensible Space Assessments These action items are in addition to the mitigation projects already occurring at a department level from Public Lands and Public Utilities. This project, while in-line with the WUI code and following the same standards, is not directly tied to any WUI zone mapping. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2006 Edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. 2. House Bill 48 (2025 Utah State Legislative Session) Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 1 Wildland Urban Interface Modifications 2025 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Casey Snider Senate Sponsor: Michael K. McKell 2 3 LONG TITLE 4 General Description: 5 This bill addresses efforts to oversee wildfire risks associated with wildland urban interface 6 property. 7 Highlighted Provisions: 8 This bill: 9 ▸ defines terms; 10 ▸ requires counties to take certain actions related to wildland urban interface property, 11 including assessing a fee; 12 ▸ directs the fee to be retained by a county and deposited into the Wildland-urban Interface 13 Prevention, Preparedness, and Mitigation Fund; 14 ▸ addresses insuring wildland urban interface property; 15 ▸ imposes notice requirements related to insuring wildland urban interface property; 16 ▸ requires counties and municipalities to adopt the wildland urban interface building code 17 standards; 18 ▸ permits the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (division) to choose not to cover 19 costs of local governments under certain circumstances; 20 ▸ directs the division to establish a program for wildland urban interface coordinators to 21 evaluate, using a triage scale, high risk wildland urban interface property; 22 ▸ addresses actions related to evaluating the high risk wildland urban interface property; 23 ▸ provides for a database to be accessed by certain insurers related to evaluating high risk 24 wildland urban interface property; 25 ▸ authorizes rulemaking; 26 ▸ addresses liability; and 27 ▸ makes technical changes. H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 28 Money Appropriated in this Bill: 29 None 30 Other Special Clauses: 31 This bill provides a special effective date. 32 Utah Code Sections Affected: 33 AMENDS: 34 15A-5-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapters 21, 381 35 63G-7-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapters 34, 105, 259, 329, 452, and 36 456 37 65A-8-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 77 38 65A-8-215, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 77 39 ENACTS: 40 17-16-22, Utah Code Annotated 1953 41 31A-22-1310, Utah Code Annotated 1953 42 65A-8-401, Utah Code Annotated 1953 43 65A-8-402, Utah Code Annotated 1953 44 65A-8-403, Utah Code Annotated 1953 45 46 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: 47 Section 1. Section 15A-5-203 is amended to read: 48 15A-5-203 . Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire safety, building, 49 and site requirements. 50 (1) For IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features: 51 (a) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 501.5, Access grade and fire flow, is added as 52 follows: "An authority having jurisdiction over a structure built in accordance with 53 the requirements of the International Residential Code as adopted in the State 54 Construction Code, may require an automatic fire sprinkler system for the structure 55 only by ordinance and only if any of the following conditions exist: 56 (i) the structure: 57 (A) is located in an urban-wildland interface area as provided in the Utah 58 Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted as a construction code under the State 59 Construction Code; and 60 (B) does not meet the requirements described in Utah Code, Subsection 65A-8-203 61 (4)[(a)] (f) and Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-1300, Minimum - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 62 Standards for County Wildland Fire Ordinance; 63 (ii) the structure is in an area where a public water distribution system with fire 64 hydrants does not exist as required in Utah Administrative Code, R309-550-5, 65 Water Main Design; 66 (iii) the only fire apparatus access road has a grade greater than 10% for more than 67 500 continual feet; 68 (iv) the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit 69 exceeds 10,000 square feet; or 70 (v) the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit 71 is double the average of the total floor area of all floor levels of unsprinkled 72 homes in the subdivision that are no larger than 10,000 square feet. 73 (vi) Exception: A single family dwelling does not require a fire sprinkler system if 74 the dwelling: 75 (A) is located outside the wildland urban interface; 76 (B) is built in a one-lot subdivision; and 77 (C) has 50 feet of defensible space on all sides that limits the propensity of fire 78 spreading from the dwelling to another property." 79 (b) In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 506.1, Where Required, is deleted and rewritten as 80 follows: "Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of 81 secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or 82 fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official, after consultation with the building 83 owner, may require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box 84 shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. For 85 each fire jurisdiction that has at least one building with a required key box, the fire 86 jurisdiction shall adopt an ordinance, resolution, or other operating rule or policy that 87 creates a process to ensure that each key to each key box is properly accounted for 88 and secure." 89 (c) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.1, Isolated one- and two-family dwellings, is 90 added as follows: "Fire flow may be reduced for an isolated one- and two-family 91 dwelling when the authority having jurisdiction over the dwelling determines that the 92 development of a full fire-flow requirement is impractical." 93 (d) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.2, Pre-existing subdivision lots, is added as follows: 94 "507.1.2 Pre-existing subdivision lots. 95 The requirements for a pre-existing subdivision lot shall not exceed the requirements - 3 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 96 described in Section 501.5." 97 (e) In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 507.5.1, here required, a new exception is added: "3. One 98 interior and one detached accessory dwelling unit on a single residential lot." 99 (f) IFC, Chapter 5, Section 510.1, Emergency responder communication coverage in 100 new buildings, is amended by adding: "When required by the fire code official, 101 unless the new building is a public school as that term is defined in Section 102 53G-9-205.1 or a private school, then the fire code official shall require," at the 103 beginning of the first paragraph. 104 (2) For IFC, Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems: 105 (a) IFC, Chapter 6, Section 604.6.1, Elevator key location, is deleted and rewritten as 106 follows: "Firefighter service keys shall be kept in a "Supra-Stor-a-key" elevator key 107 box or similar box with corresponding key system that is adjacent to the elevator for 108 immediate use by the fire department. The key box shall contain one key for each 109 elevator, one key for lobby control, and any other keys necessary for emergency 110 service. The elevator key box shall be accessed using a 6049 numbered key." 111 (b) IFC, Chapter 6, Section 606.1, General, is amended as follows: On line three, after 112 the word "Code", add the words "and NFPA 96". 113 (c) IFC, Chapter 6, Section 607.2, a new exception 5 is added as follows: "5. A Type 1 114 hood is not required for a cooking appliance in a microenterprise home kitchen, as 115 that term is defined in Utah Code, Section 26B-7-401, for which the operator obtains 116 a permit in accordance with Section 26B-7-416." 117 (3) IFC, Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Section 702.5, is deleted. 118 Section 2. Section 17-16-22 is enacted to read: 119 17-16-22 . Wildland urban interface evaluation and fees. 120 (1) As used in this section: 121 (a) "County officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 17-16-21. 122 (b) "High risk wildland urban interface property" means the same as that term is defined 123 in Section 65A-8-401. 124 (c) "Wildland urban interface" means the same as that term is defined in Section 125 65A-8-401. 126 (d) "Wildland urban interface coordinator" means the same as that term is defined in 127 Section 65A-8-401. 128 (2) If evaluation of high risk wildland urban interface property is assigned to a county under 129 Section 65A-8-402: - 4 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 130 (a) the county shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the Division of Forestry, 131 Fire, and State Lands, in accordance with Subsection 65A-8-203(2)(a), which 132 agreement shall address compliance with this Subsection (2) for evaluation and 133 classification of high risk wildland urban interface property; and 134 (b) a county officer shall require that a wildland urban interface coordinator representing 135 the county annually evaluate high risk wildland urban interface property within the 136 county in accordance with Section 65A-8-402. 137 (3) Beginning January 1, 2026, a county officer shall: 138 (a) annually assess a fee: 139 (i) against the property owner of high risk wildland urban interface property within 140 the incorporated and unincorporated portions of the county; and 141 (ii) in the amount set by the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands under Section 142 65A-8-402; and 143 (b)(i) after retaining a portion of the fee under Subsection (3)(b)(ii), transmit the fee 144 assessed under Subsection (3)(a) to the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands 145 for deposit into the Wildland-urban Interface Prevention, Preparedness, and 146 Mitigation Fund created in Section 65A-8-215; and 147 (ii) retain that portion of the fee assessed under Subsection (3)(a) necessary to pay 148 costs incurred by the county in implementing this section, which the county may 149 include in the county's annual accounting of wildfire prevention, preparedness, 150 mitigation actions, and associated costs for purposes of Subsection 151 65A-8-203(4)(c). 152 (4) A county may hold a political subdivision lien on high risk wildland urban interface 153 property for a fee that is past due by following the procedures in Sections 17B-1-902 154 and 17B-1-902.1, as if the county is a special district. 155 Section 3. Section 31A-22-1310 is enacted to read: 156 31A-22-1310 . Insuring wildland urban interface property. 157 (1) As used in this section: 158 (a) "High risk wildland urban interface property" means the same as that term is defined 159 in Section 65A-8-401. 160 (b) "Wildland urban interface" means the same as that term is defined in Section 161 65A-8-401. 162 (c) "Wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer" means an insurer that issues 163 property or casualty insurance for wildland urban interface property. - 5 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 164 (2)(a) For purposes of determining whether property is high risk wildland urban 165 interface property, a wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer may only 166 use the boundary provided in the wildfire risk assessment mapping tool maintained 167 by the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands in accordance with Subsection 168 65A-8-203(8) to determine whether the property is high risk wildland urban interface 169 property. 170 (b) A wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer may use additional fire 171 hazard data, beyond the wildfire risk assessment mapping tool described in 172 Subsection (2)(a), in connection with setting a rate for, or the underwriting of, high 173 risk wildland urban interface property if the wildland urban interface property and 174 casualty insurer's use of additional fire hazard data is in compliance with: 175 (i) the boundary determination made in Subsection (2)(a); and 176 (ii) this title and department rules made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, 177 Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. 178 (c) If a property is determined not to be high risk wildland urban interface in accordance 179 with Subsection (2)(a), this Subsection (2) does not apply to the use of fire hazard 180 data in connection with rate setting or underwriting of the property. 181 (d) This Subsection (2) does not restrict the use of data or underwriting tools in 182 determining risks that are unrelated to fire risk. 183 (3)(a) If an owner of property located within the wildland urban interface files a 184 complaint with the department asserting that a wildland urban interface property and 185 casualty insurer has violated, or is violating, this section, the department may 186 investigate the wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer to determine 187 whether a violation has occurred or is occurring. 188 (b) If after an investigation under this Subsection (3) the department finds that a 189 wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer has violated or is violating this 190 section, the department may: 191 (i) issue prohibitory, mandatory, and other orders as necessary to secure compliance 192 with this section; and 193 (ii) impose penalties against the wildland urban interface property and casualty 194 insurer in accordance with Section 31A-2-308. 195 (4) In addition to complying with relevant requirements of Section 31A-21-303, if due to 196 risks of wildfire a wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer: 197 (a) cancels or nonrenews property and casualty insurance covering wildland urban - 6 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 198 interface property, the wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer shall 199 include in the notice of cancellation or nonrenewal the facts on which the wildland 200 urban interface property and casualty insurer's decision is based with reasonable 201 precision; and 202 (b) increases the premium by more than 20% of the previous term's premium for 203 property and casualty insurance covering wildland urban interface property, after 204 receipt of a request for the information by the insured the wildland urban interface 205 property and casualty insurer shall provide the insured the facts on which the 206 wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer's decision is based with 207 reasonable precision. 208 (5) Subsections (1) through (4) apply on and after January 1, 2026. 209 (6) This section does not: 210 (a) create a cause of action for an act or failure to act under this section against: 211 (i) the state; 212 (ii) the department; 213 (iii) the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands; 214 (iv) an officer, consultant, or employee of the department or Division of Forestry, 215 Fire, and State Lands; 216 (v) a wildland urban interface coordinator, as defined in Section 65A-8-401; or 217 (vi) a county; 218 (b) waive governmental immunity in accordance with Subsection 63G-7-201(5); or 219 (c) create a cause of action against a wildland urban interface property and casualty 220 insurer for use in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) of the boundary provided in the 221 wildfire risk assessment mapping tool maintained by the Division of Forestry, Fire, 222 and State Lands in accordance with Subsection 65A-8-203(8). 223 Section 4. Section 63G-7-201 is amended to read: 224 63G-7-201 . Immunity of governmental entities and employees from suit. 225 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each governmental entity and each 226 employee of a governmental entity are immune from suit for any injury that results from 227 the exercise of a governmental function. 228 (2) Notwithstanding the waiver of immunity provisions of Section 63G-7-301, a 229 governmental entity, its officers, and its employees are immune from suit: 230 (a) as provided in Section 78B-4-517; and 231 (b) for any injury or damage resulting from the implementation of or the failure to - 7 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 232 implement measures to: 233 (i) control the causes of epidemic and communicable diseases and other conditions 234 significantly affecting the public health or necessary to protect the public health as 235 set out in Title 26A, Chapter 1, Local Health Departments; 236 (ii) investigate and control suspected bioterrorism and disease as set out in Sections 237 26B-7-316 through 26B-7-324; 238 (iii) respond to a national, state, or local emergency, a public health emergency as 239 defined in Section 26B-7-301, or a declaration by the President of the United 240 States or other federal official requesting public health related activities, including 241 the use, provision, operation, and management of: 242 (A) an emergency shelter; 243 (B) housing; 244 (C) a staging place; or 245 (D) a medical facility; and 246 (iv) adopt methods or measures, in accordance with Section 26B-1-202, for health 247 care providers, public health entities, and health care insurers to coordinate among 248 themselves to verify the identity of the individuals they serve. 249 (3)(a) A governmental entity, its officers, and its employees are immune from suit, and 250 immunity is not waived, for any injury if the injury arises out of or in connection 251 with, or results from: 252 (i) a latent dangerous or latent defective condition of: 253 (A) any highway, road, street, alley, crosswalk, sidewalk, culvert, tunnel, bridge, 254 or viaduct; or 255 (B) another structure located on any of the items listed in this Subsection (3)(a)(i); 256 or 257 (ii) a latent dangerous or latent defective condition of any public building, structure, 258 dam, reservoir, or other public improvement. 259 (b)(i) As used in this Subsection (3)(b): 260 (A) "Contaminated land" means the same as that term is defined in Section 261 11-58-102. 262 (B) "Contamination" means the condition of land that results from the placement, 263 disposal, or release of hazardous matter on, in, or under the land, including any 264 seeping or escaping of the hazardous matter from the land. 265 (C) "Damage" means any property damage, personal injury, or other injury or any - 8 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 266 loss of any kind, however denominated. 267 (D) "Environmentally compliant" means, as applicable, obtaining a certificate of 268 completion from the Department of Environmental Quality under Section 269 19-8-111 following participation in a voluntary cleanup under Title 19, Chapter 270 8, Voluntary Cleanup Program, obtaining an administrative letter from the 271 Department of Environmental Quality for a discrete phase of a voluntary 272 cleanup that is conducted under a remedial action plan as defined in Section 273 11-58-605, or complying with the terms of an environmental covenant, as 274 defined in Section 57-25-102, signed by an agency, as defined in Section 275 57-25-102, and duly recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in 276 which the contaminated land is located. 277 (E) "Government owner" means a governmental entity, including an independent 278 entity, as defined in Section 63E-1-102, that acquires an ownership interest in 279 land that was contaminated land before the governmental entity or independent 280 entity acquired an ownership interest in the land. 281 (F) "Hazardous matter" means hazardous materials, as defined in Section 19-6-302, 282 hazardous substances, as defined in Section 19-6-302, or landfill material, as 283 defined in Section 11-58-102. 284 (G) "Remediation" means the same as that term is defined in Section 11-58-102. 285 (ii)(A) A government owner and the government owner's officers and employees 286 are immune from suit, and immunity is not waived, for any claim for damage 287 that arises out of or in connection with, or results from, contamination of 288 contaminated land. 289 (B) A government owner's ownership of contaminated land may not be the basis 290 of a claim against the government owner for damage that arises out of or in 291 connection with, or results from, contamination of contaminated land. 292 (iii) Subsection (3)(b)(ii) does not limit or affect: 293 (A) the liability of a person that placed, disposed of, or released hazardous matter 294 on, in, or under the land; or 295 (B) a worker compensation claim of an employee of an entity that conducts work 296 on or related to contaminated land. 297 (iv) Immunity under Subsection (3)(b)(ii)(A) is not affected by a government owner's 298 remediation of contaminated land if the government owner is environmentally 299 compliant. - 9 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 300 (4) A governmental entity, its officers, and its employees are immune from suit, and 301 immunity is not waived, for any injury proximately caused by a negligent act or 302 omission of an employee committed within the scope of employment, if the injury arises 303 out of or in connection with, or results from: 304 (a) the exercise or performance, or the failure to exercise or perform, a discretionary 305 function, whether or not the discretion is abused; 306 (b) except as provided in Subsections 63G-7-301(2)(j), (3), and (4), assault, battery, 307 false imprisonment, false arrest, malicious prosecution, intentional trespass, abuse of 308 process, libel, slander, deceit, interference with contract rights, infliction of mental 309 anguish, or violation of civil rights; 310 (c) the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of, or the failure or refusal to issue, 311 deny, suspend, or revoke, any permit, license, certificate, approval, order, or similar 312 authorization; 313 (d) a failure to make an inspection or making an inadequate or negligent inspection; 314 (e) the institution or prosecution of any judicial or administrative proceeding, even if 315 malicious or without probable cause; 316 (f) a misrepresentation by an employee whether or not the misrepresentation is negligent 317 or intentional; 318 (g) a riot, unlawful assembly, public demonstration, mob violence, or civil disturbance; 319 (h) the collection or assessment of taxes; 320 (i) an activity of the Utah National Guard; 321 (j) the incarceration of a person in a state prison, county or city jail, or other place of 322 legal confinement; 323 (k) a natural condition on publicly owned or controlled land; 324 (l) a condition existing in connection with an abandoned mine or mining operation; 325 (m) an activity authorized by the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration or 326 the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands; 327 (n) the operation or existence of a trail that is along a water facility, as defined in Section 328 73-1-8, stream, or river, regardless of ownership or operation of the water facility, 329 stream, or river, if: 330 (i) the trail is designated under a general plan adopted by a municipality under 331 Section 10-9a-401 or by a county under Section 17-27a-401; 332 (ii) the trail right-of-way or the right-of-way where the trail is located is open to 333 public use as evidenced by a written agreement between: - 10 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 334 (A) the owner or operator of the trail right-of-way or of the right-of-way where the 335 trail is located; and 336 (B) the municipality or county where the trail is located; and 337 (iii) the written agreement: 338 (A) contains a plan for operation and maintenance of the trail; and 339 (B) provides that an owner or operator of the trail right-of-way or of the 340 right-of-way where the trail is located has, at a minimum, the same level of 341 immunity from suit as the governmental entity in connection with or resulting 342 from the use of the trail; 343 (o) research or implementation of cloud management or seeding for the clearing of fog; 344 (p) the management of flood waters, earthquakes, or natural disasters; 345 (q) the construction, repair, or operation of flood or storm systems; 346 (r) the operation of an emergency vehicle, while being driven in accordance with the 347 requirements of Section 41-6a-212; 348 (s) the activity of: 349 (i) providing emergency medical assistance; 350 (ii) fighting fire; 351 (iii) regulating, mitigating, or handling hazardous materials or hazardous wastes; 352 (iv) an emergency evacuation; 353 (v) transporting or removing an injured person to a place where emergency medical 354 assistance can be rendered or where the person can be transported by a licensed 355 ambulance service; or 356 (vi) intervening during a dam emergency; 357 (t) the exercise or performance, or the failure to exercise or perform, any function 358 pursuant to Title 73, Chapter 10, Board of Water Resources - Division of Water 359 Resources; 360 (u) an unauthorized access to government records, data, or electronic information 361 systems by any person or entity; 362 (v) an activity of wildlife, as defined in Section 23A-1-101, that arises during the use of 363 a public or private road; 364 (w) a communication between employees of one or more law enforcement agencies 365 related to the employment, disciplinary history, character, professional competence, 366 or physical or mental health of a peace officer, or a former, current, or prospective 367 employee of a law enforcement agency, including any communication made in - 11 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 368 accordance with Section 53-14-103; or 369 (x) providing or failing to provide information under Section 53-27-102 or Subsection 370 41-1a-213(6), (7), or (8), 53-3-207(4), or 53-3-805(5). 371 (5) The following are immune from suit, and immunity is not waived for an action or 372 failure to act within the scope of duties or employment, if the injury arises out of, in 373 connection with, or results from the implementation of Section 17-16-22 to the extent it 374 addresses evaluating and classifying high risk wildland urban interface property, Section 375 31A-22-1310, or Title 65A, Chapter 8, Part 4, Wildland Urban Interface Property: 376 (a) the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands; 377 (b) an officer, employee, or consultant of the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands; 378 (c) a county; 379 (d) a wildland urban interface coordinator, as defined in Section 65A-8-401; 380 (e) the Insurance Department; or 381 (f) an officer, employee, or consultant of the Insurance Department. 382 Section 5. Section 65A-8-203 is amended to read: 383 65A-8-203 . Cooperative fire protection agreements with eligible entities. 384 (1) As used in this section: 385 (a) "Eligible entity" means: 386 (i) a county, a municipality, or a special service district, special district, or service 387 area with: 388 (A) wildland fire suppression responsibility as described in Section 11-7-1; and 389 (B) wildland fire suppression cost responsibility and taxing authority for a specific 390 geographic jurisdiction; or 391 (ii) upon approval by the director, a political subdivision established by a county, 392 municipality, special service district, special district, or service area that is 393 responsible for: 394 (A) providing wildland fire suppression services; and 395 (B) paying for the cost of wildland fire suppression services. 396 (b) "Fire service provider" means a public or private entity that fulfills the duties of 397 Subsection 11-7-1(1). 398 (2)(a) The governing body of any eligible entity may enter into a cooperative agreement 399 with the division to receive financial and wildfire management cooperation and 400 assistance from the division, as described in this part. 401 (b) A cooperative agreement shall last for a term of no more than five years and be - 12 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 402 renewable if the eligible entity continues to meet the requirements of this chapter. 403 (3)(a) The state shall assume an eligible entity's cost of suppressing catastrophic wildfire 404 as defined in the cooperative agreement if the eligible entity has entered into, and is 405 in full compliance with, a cooperative agreement with the division, as described in 406 this section. 407 (b) A county or municipality that is not covered by a cooperative agreement with the 408 division, as described in this section, shall be responsible for wildland fire costs 409 within the county or municipality's jurisdiction, as described in Section 65A-8-203.2. 410 (4) To enter into a cooperative agreement with the division, the eligible entity shall: 411 [(a) if the eligible entity is a county, adopt and enforce on unincorporated land a 412 wildland fire ordinance based upon minimum standards established by the division or 413 Uniform Building Code Commission;] 414 [(b)] (a) require that the fire department or equivalent fire service provider under contract 415 with, or delegated by, the eligible entity on unincorporated land meet minimum 416 standards for wildland fire training, certification, and suppression equipment based 417 upon nationally accepted standards as specified by the division; 418 [(c)] (b) invest in prevention, preparedness, and mitigation efforts, as agreed to with the 419 division, that will reduce the eligible entity's risk of catastrophic wildfire; 420 [(d)] (c)(i) file with the division an annual accounting of wildfire prevention, 421 preparedness, mitigation actions, and associated costs; 422 (ii) meet the eligibility entity's participation commitment by making direct payments 423 to the division; or 424 (iii) do a combination of Subsections [(4)(d)(i) and (ii)] (4)(c)(i) and (ii); 425 [(e)] (d) return the financial statement described in Subsection (6), signed by the chief 426 executive of the eligible entity, to the division on or before the date set by the 427 division;[ and] 428 [(f)] (e) if the eligible entity is a county, have a designated fire warden as described in 429 Section 65A-8-209.1[.] ; 430 (f) subject to Subsection (9), adopt and enforce the wildland urban interface building 431 standards, as defined in Section 65A-8-401, if the eligible entity is a: 432 (i) county for purposes of an unincorporated area within the county; or 433 (ii) municipality for an incorporated area within a county; and 434 (g) if the eligible entity is a county, comply with Section 17-16-22. 435 (5)(a) The state forester may execute a cooperative agreement with the eligible entity. - 13 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 436 (b) The division shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah 437 Administrative Rulemaking Act, governing the: 438 (i) cooperative agreements described in this section; 439 (ii) manner in which an eligible entity shall provide proof of compliance with 440 Subsection (4); 441 (iii) manner by which the division may revoke a cooperative agreement if an eligible 442 entity ceases to meet the requirements described in this section; 443 (iv) accounting system for determining suppression costs; 444 (v) manner in which the division shall determine the eligible entity's participation 445 commitment; and 446 (vi) manner in which an eligible entity may appeal a division determination. 447 (6)(a) The division shall send a financial statement to each eligible entity participating in 448 a cooperative agreement that details the eligible entity's participation commitment for 449 the coming fiscal year, including the prevention, preparedness, and mitigation actions 450 agreed to under Subsection (4)[(c)] (b). 451 (b) Each eligible entity participating in a cooperative agreement shall: 452 (i) have the chief executive of the eligible entity sign the financial statement, or the 453 legislative body of the eligible entity approve the financial statement by 454 resolution, confirming the eligible entity's participation for the upcoming year; and 455 (ii) return the financial statement to the division, on or before a date set by the 456 division. 457 (c) A financial statement shall be effective for one calendar year, beginning on the date 458 set by the division, as described in Subsection (6)(b). 459 (7)(a) An eligible entity may revoke a cooperative agreement before the end of the 460 cooperative agreement's term by: 461 (i) informing the division, in writing, of the eligible entity's intention to revoke the 462 cooperative agreement; or 463 (ii) failing to sign and return its annual financial statement, as described in 464 Subsection (6)(b), unless the director grants an extension. 465 (b) An eligible entity may not revoke a cooperative agreement before the end of the term 466 of a signed annual financial statement, as described in Subsection (6)(c). 467 (8)(a) The division shall develop and maintain a wildfire risk assessment mapping tool 468 that is online and publicly accessible. 469 (b)[(i)] The division shall analyze [adding an additional high-risk category] and - 14 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 470 establish by rule, made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah 471 Administrative Rulemaking Act, boundaries for high risk wildland urban interface 472 property and what constitutes wildland urban interface property that is not high 473 risk within the wildfire risk assessment mapping tool described in Subsection 474 (8)(a): 475 [(A)] (i) using a scientific assessment; and 476 [(B)] (ii) that is focused on the risk to dwellings within the wildland[-] urban interface 477 area. 478 [(ii) The division shall report the results of the division's analysis under this 479 Subsection (8)(b) to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim 480 Committee by no later than the 2024 November interim meeting of that committee.] 481 (c) With regard to the categories used within the wildfire risk assessment mapping tool 482 described in Subsection (8)(a), the division may adjust the assessment for 483 participation commitments if the adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index 484 for All Urban Consumers as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the 485 United States Department of Labor, in accordance with a formula established by the 486 division by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative 487 Rulemaking Act. 488 (9)(a) If the state under Section 15A-2-103 adopts an edition of the Utah Wildland 489 Urban Interface Code, issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives 490 or amendments approved by the division, as a wildland urban interface building 491 standard that may be adopted by a local compliance agency: 492 (i) for purposes of an unincorporated area within a county, the county shall adopt and 493 enforce the wildland urban interface building standard described in this 494 Subsection (9)(a); and 495 (ii) for purposes of an incorporated area within a county, the relevant municipality 496 shall adopt and enforce the wildland urban interface building standard described 497 in this Subsection (9)(a). 498 (b) If a county or municipality fails to comply with Subsections (4)(f) and (9)(a), the 499 division may choose to not pay costs of the county or municipality under a 500 cooperative agreement executed under this section. 501 (c)(i) If the state adopts a different wildland urban interface building standard than 502 was previously adopted under Section 15A-2-103, a county or municipality has 503 two years from the date the state adopts the different wildland urban interface - 15 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 504 building standard to adopt the appropriate wildland urban interface building 505 standard. 506 (ii) If a county or municipality fails to adopt the appropriate wildland urban interface 507 building standard within the time period described in Subsection (9)(c)(i), the 508 division may choose to not pay costs of the county or municipality under a 509 cooperative agreement executed under this section beginning two years from the 510 day on which the state adopts the different wildland urban interface building 511 standard and until such time as the county or municipality adopts the appropriate 512 wildland urban interface building standard. 513 Section 6. Section 65A-8-215 is amended to read: 514 65A-8-215 . Wildland-urban interface fire prevention, preparedness, and 515 mitigation. 516 (1) As used in this section: 517 (a) "Prevention, preparedness, and mitigation fund" means the Wildland-urban Interface 518 Prevention, Preparedness, and Mitigation Fund created in this section. 519 (b) "Suppression fund" means the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund created in Section 520 65A-8-204. 521 (c) "Wildland-urban interface" means the zone where structures and other human 522 development meets, or intermingles with, undeveloped wildland. 523 (2)(a) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the 524 "Wildland-urban Interface Prevention, Preparedness, and Mitigation Fund." 525 (b) The prevention, preparedness, and mitigation fund shall consist of: 526 (i) interest and earnings from the investment of money from the prevention, 527 preparedness, and mitigation fund; 528 (ii) money received as direct payment from cooperative wildfire system participation 529 commitments; 530 (iii) money appropriated by the Legislature;[ and] 531 (iv) money transferred to the prevention, preparedness, and mitigation fund under 532 Section 63J-1-314[.] ; and 533 (v) fees deposited into the prevention, preparedness, and mitigation fund under 534 Section 17-16-22. 535 (c) The division shall administer the prevention, preparedness, and mitigation fund to: 536 (i) pay costs of prevention and preparedness efforts on wildland-urban interface 537 within the state, as defined by the division by rule made in accordance with Title - 16 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 538 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, including costs of an 539 eligible entity that has entered into a cooperative agreement, as described in 540 Section 65A-8-203; 541 (ii) issue fire department assistance grants, which in the aggregate may not exceed 542 10% of the money in the prevention, preparedness, and mitigation fund each fiscal 543 year; and 544 (iii) in cases of catastrophic need as determined by the state forester, pay costs that 545 could be paid from the suppression fund under Section 65A-8-204. 546 (d) Disbursements from the prevention, preparedness, and mitigation fund may only be 547 made upon written order of the state forester or the state forester's authorized 548 representative. 549 (3)(a) The division may by rule, made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah 550 Administrative Rulemaking Act, establish criteria for community wildfire 551 preparedness plans addressing wildland-urban interface. The criteria shall require 552 action that is: 553 (i) qualitative and quantitative; and 554 (ii) leads to reduced wildfire risk. 555 (b) An eligible entity, as defined in Section 65A-8-203, shall agree to implement 556 prevention, preparedness, and mitigation actions identified in a community wildfire 557 preparedness plan addressing wildland-urban interface that is approved by the 558 division. 559 Section 7. Section 65A-8-401 is enacted to read: 560 Part 4. Wildland Urban Interface Property 561 65A-8-401 . Definitions. 562 As used in this section: 563 (1) "High risk wildland urban interface property" means property located within the 564 boundary of high risk wildland urban interface as designated by the wildfire risk 565 assessment tool in Subsection 65A-8-203(8)(a) and defined by rule made in accordance 566 with Subsection 65A-8-402(5)(a). 567 (2) "Triage scale" means a scale with three classifications adopted by the division to 568 evaluate and classify property located within the wildland urban interface as to what 569 actions are needed to prepare the property for fire. 570 (3) "Wildland urban interface" means the same as that term is defined in Section 571 65A-8a-102. - 17 - H.B. 48 Enrolled Copy 572 (4) "Wildland urban interface building standards" means the edition of the Utah Wildland 573 Urban Interface Code adopted under Section 15A-2-103. 574 (5) "Wildland urban interface coordinator" means a representative of the division or a 575 county who evaluates and classifies wildland urban interface property in accordance 576 with Section 65A-8-402. 577 (6) "Wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer" means the same as that term is 578 defined in Section 31A-22-1310. 579 Section 8. Section 65A-8-402 is enacted to read: 580 65A-8-402 . Evaluation of wildland urban interface property -- Fee amounts -- 581 Rulemaking. 582 (1)(a) The division shall establish a program under which a wildland urban interface 583 coordinator evaluates and classifies high risk wildland urban interface property using 584 a triage scale. 585 (b) The wildland urban interface coordinator shall be: 586 (i) a representative of the division; or 587 (ii) if the evaluation and classification is assigned to a county, a representative of the 588 county. 589 (c) At the beginning of each calendar year, the division shall determine whether to 590 assign evaluation and classification under this section of high risk wildland urban 591 interface property to a county. 592 (2) After completing the evaluation and classification under this section, the wildland urban 593 interface coordinator shall inform a property owner of property described in Subsection 594 (1)(a) of: 595 (a) the classification assigned to the property described in Subsection (1)(a) under the 596 triage scale; 597 (b) the fee the property owner shall pay under Section 17-16-22; and 598 (c) resources from the division or county that the property owner may access to bring the 599 property described in Subsection (1)(a) to the first or second classification by 600 applying wildland urban interface building standards. 601 (3) As part of the program established under this section, the division: 602 (a) may provide resources to a property owner described in Subsection (2)(b) to 603 facilitate the property owner bringing the property described in Subsection (1)(a) to 604 the first or second classification under the triage scale; and 605 (b) beginning on January 1, 2028, shall develop and maintain a database that may be - 18 - Enrolled Copy H.B. 48 606 accessed by a wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer to learn the 607 classification under the triage scale for any portion of high risk wildland urban 608 interface property to be covered by the wildland urban interface property and casualty 609 insurer. 610 (4)(a) The division shall annually set a fee amount that is based on the square footage of 611 a structure within the high risk wildland urban interface to pay for the costs 612 associated with the implementation of this part to be assessed and collected by a 613 county in accordance with Section 17-16-22. 614 (b) The division may tier the fee amount to account for what level on the triage scale a 615 property is assigned by a wildland urban interface coordinator. 616 (5) The division may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah 617 Administrative Rulemaking Act, to: 618 (a) define high risk wildland urban interface property and wildland urban interface 619 property that is not high risk as provided in Subsection 65A-8-203(8)(b); 620 (b) establish the criteria used to evaluate and classify property located within high risk 621 wildland urban interface property; 622 (c) create a process by which the division and counties communicate classifications 623 assigned to property described in Subsection (1)(a); 624 (d) create a process for communicating to a property owner the information described in 625 Subsection (2); 626 (e) establish how the division may provide resources under Subsection (3); 627 (f) create a process for a wildland urban interface property and casualty insurer to learn 628 the classification described in Subsection (3)(b); and 629 (g) establish how the fee amount described in Subsection (4) is set. 630 Section 9. Section 65A-8-403 is enacted to read: 631 65A-8-403 . Liability. 632 This part does not create a cause of action against the state, the division, an officer, 633 employee, or consultant of the division, a county, or a wildland urban interface coordinator for 634 an act or failure to act under this part and does not waive governmental immunity in 635 accordance with Subsection 63G-7-201(5). 636 Section 10. Effective Date. 637 This bill takes effect on January 1, 2026. - 19 - 2006 U W U I C TAH ILDLAND- RBAN NTERFACE ODE 2006 UtahWildland-Urban Interface Code First Printing:July 2006 Second Printing:October 2006 Third Printing:March 2007 Fourth Printing:February 2008 Fifth Printing:June 2008 COPYRIGHT © 2006 by INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC. ALLRIGHTSRESERVED.This2006 UtahWildland-Urban InterfaceCode containssubstantialcopyrightedmaterialfromthe 2003 International Wildland-Urban InterfaceCode,whichisacopyrighted work owned by theInternationalCodeCouncil,Inc. 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PREFACE Introduction Internationally,codeofficialsrecognizetheneedforamodern,up-to-datecodeaddressingthemitigationoffireintheurban-wildlandin- terface.The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code™,inthis2003edition,isdesignedtobridgethegapbetweenenforcementofthe International Building Codeand International Fire Codebymitigatingthehazardofwildfiresthroughmodelcoderegulations,which safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small. Thiscomprehensiveurban-wildlandinterfacecodeestablishesminimumregulationsforlanduseandthebuiltenvironmentindesig- natedurban-wildlandinterfaceareasusingprescriptiveandperformance-relatedprovisions.Itisfoundedondatacollectedfromtestsand fireincidents,technicalreportsandmitigationstrategiesfromaroundtheworld.This2003editionisfullycompatiblewithallthe Interna- tional Codes™(“I-Codes”™)published by the International Code Council(ICC), including the International Building Code, ICC Electrical Code™, International Energy Conservation Code, International Existing Builiding Code, International Fire Code, Interna- tional Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, ICC Performance Code™, International Plumbing Code, International Pri- vate Sewage Disposal Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Residential Codeand International Zoning Code. The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code provisionsprovidemanybenefits,includingthemodelcodedevelopmentprocess, whichoffersaninternationalforumforfiresafetyprofessionalstodiscussperformanceandprescriptivecoderequirements.Thisforum providesanexcellentarenatodebateproposedrevisions.Thismodelcodealsoencouragesinternationalconsistencyintheapplicationof provisions. Development Thisisthefirsteditionofthe International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (2003)andistheculminationofaneffortinitiatedin2001by theICCandthethreestatutorymembersoftheInternationalCodeCouncil:BuildingOfficialsandCodeAdministratorsInternational,Inc. (BOCA),InternationalConferenceofBuildingOfficials(ICBO)andSouthernBuildingCodeCongressInternational(SBCCI).Theintent wastodraftacomprehensivesetofregulationsformitigatingthehazardtolifeandpropertyfromtheintrusionoffirefromwildlandexpo- sures and fire from adjacent structures, and preventing structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels. Technical content of the 2000 Wildland- Urban Interface Code,publishedbytheInternationalFireCodeInstitute,wasutilizedasthebasisforthedevelopment,followed bythepublicationofthe2001FinalDraft.This2003editionisbasedontheFinalDraft,withchangesapprovedinthe2002ICCCodeDe- velopment Process. A new edition such as this is promulgated every three years. Withthedevelopmentandpublicationofthefamilyof International Codes in2000,thecontinueddevelopmentandmaintenanceofthe modelcodesindividuallypromulgatedbyBOCA(“BOCANationalCodes”),ICBO(“UniformCodes”)andSBCCI(“StandardCodes”) wasdiscontinued.The2003 International Codes,aswellastheirpredecessors—the2000 International Codes—areintendedtobethesuc- cessor set of codes to those codes previously developed by BOCA,ICBOandSBCCI. Thedevelopmentofasinglefamilyofcomprehensiveandcoordinated International Codes wasasignificantmilestoneinthedevelop- mentofregulationsforthebuiltenvironment.Thetimingofthispublicationmirrorsamilestoneinthechangeinstructureofthemodel codes,namely,thependingconsolidationofBOCA,ICBOandSBCCIintotheICC.Theactivitiesandservicespreviouslyprovidedbythe individual model code organizations will be the responsibility of the consolidated ICC. Thiscodeisfoundedonprinciplesintendedtomitigatethehazardfromfiresthroughthedevelopmentofprovisionsthatadequatelypro- tectpublichealth,safetyandwelfare;provisionsthatdonotunnecessarilyincreaseconstructioncosts;provisionsthatdonotrestricttheuse ofnewmaterials,productsormethodsofconstruction;andprovisionsthatdonotgivepreferentialtreatmenttoparticulartypesorclassesof materials, products or methods of construction. Adoption The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code isavailableforadoptionandusebyjurisdictionsinternationally.Itsusewithinagovern- mentaljurisdictionisintendedtobeaccomplishedthroughadoptionbyreferenceinaccordancewithproceedingsestablishingthejurisdic- tion’s laws. At the time of adoption, jurisdictions should insert the appropriate information in provisions requiring specific local information,suchasthenameoftheadoptingjurisdiction.Theselocationsareshowninbracketedwordsinsmallcapitallettersinthecode and in the sample ordinance. The sample adoption ordinance on page v addresses several key elements of a code adoption ordinance, including the information required for insertion into the code text. 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE iii 10b_pref_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg_iii.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\0b_pref_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:47:06 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen Maintenance The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code iskeptup-to-datethrough thereviewofproposed changessubmittedbycode enforcing officials, industry representatives, design professionals and other interested parties. Proposed changes are carefully considered through an open code development process in which all interested and affected parties may participate. ThecontentsofthisworkaresubjecttochangeboththroughtheCodeDevelopmentCyclesandthegovernmentalbodythatenactsthe codeintolaw.Formoreinformationregardingthecodedevelopmentprocess,contacttheCodeandStandardDevelopmentDepartmentof the International Code Council. Althoughthedevelopmentprocedureofthe International Wildland-Urban Interface Code assuresthehighestdegreeofcare,ICCand thefoundingmembersofICC—BOCA,ICBOandSBCCI—theirmembersandthoseparticipatinginthedevelopmentofthiscodedonot acceptanyliabilityresultingfromcomplianceornoncompliancewiththeprovisions,becauseICCanditsfoundingmembersdonothave thepowerorauthoritytopoliceorenforcecompliancewiththecontentsofthiscode.Onlythegovernmentalbodythatenactsthecodeinto law has such authority. Authority TheDivisionisrequiredtoestablishminimumstandardsforawildlandfireordinanceandspecifyminimumstandardsforwildlandfire training,certificationandwildlandfiresuppressionequipmentinaccordancewithsubsections65A-8-6(3)(a)and65A-8-6(3)(b).Thisre- quirement is promulgated under general rule-making authority of subsection 65A-1-4(2). iv 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE 20b_pref_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg_iv.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\0b_pref_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:47:24 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen ORDINANCE The International Codes aredesignedandpromulgatedtobeadoptedbyreferencebyordinance.Jurisdictionswishingtoadoptthe2003 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code asanenforceableregulationforthemitigationoffireintheurban-wildlandinterfaceshould ensurethatcertainfactualinformationisincludedintheadoptingordinanceatthetimeadoptionisbeingconsideredbytheappropriate governmentalbody.Thefollowingsampleadoptionordinanceaddressesseveralkeyelementsofacodeadoptionordinance,includingthe information required for insertion into the code text. MinimumStandardsforWildlandFireOrdinance Thedivisionusesthe International Wildland-Urban Interface Code asabasisforestablishingtheminimumstandardsdiscussedinthis document.AcountyordinancethatatleastmeetstheminimumstandardsshouldbeinplacebySeptember2006. TheDivisionincorporatesbyreferencethe2003 International Code Council Wildland-Urban Interface Code astheminimumstandard forwildlandfireordinanceinconjunctionwithUtahrequirements. SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE ORDINANCE NO.________ An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION]adopting the 2003 edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code as currently amendedbythedivisionofForestry,FireandStateLands,regulatingandgoverningthemitigationofhazardtolifeandpropertyfromthe intrusionoffirefromwildlandexposures,firefromadjacentstructuresandpreventionofstructurefiresfromspreadingtowildlandfuelsin the [JURISDICTION];providingfortheissuanceofpermitsandcollectionoffeestherefor;repealingOrdinanceNo.______ofthe [JU- RISDICTION]and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith. The [GOVERNING BODY]of the [JURISDICTION]does ordain as follows: Section1.Thatacertaindocument,three(3)copiesofwhichareonfileintheofficeofthe [TITLEOFJURISDICTION’SKEEPEROFRE- CORDS]of [NAMEOFJURISDICTION],beingmarkedanddesignatedasthe International Wildland-Urban Interface Code,2003edi- tion, including Appendix Chapters [FILL IN THE APPENDIX CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED ], as published by the International Code Council,beandisherebyadoptedastheUrban-WildlandInterfaceCodeofthe [JURISDICTION],intheStateof [STATENAME]forreg- ulatingandgoverningthemitigationofhazardtolifeandpropertyfromtheintrusionoffirefromwildlandexposures,firefromadjacent structuresandpreventionofstructurefiresfromspreadingtowildlandfuelsashereinprovided;providingfortheissuanceofpermitsand collectionoffeestherefor;andeachandalloftheregulations,provisions,penalties,conditionsandtermsofsaidUrban-WildlandInterface Codeonfileintheofficeofthe [JURISDICTION]areherebyreferredto,adopted,andmadeaparthereof,asiffullysetoutinthisordi- nance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance. Section 2.The following sections are hereby revised: Section 101.1. Insert:[NAME OF JURISDICTION] Section3.ThatOrdinanceNo.______of [JURISDICTION]entitled [FILLINHERETHECOMPLETETITLEOFTHEORDINANCEOROR- DINANCESINEFFECTATTHEPRESENTTIMESOTHATTHEYWILLBEREPEALEDBYDEFINITEMENTION]andallotherordinancesor parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section4.Thatifanysection,subsection,sentence,clauseorphraseofthisordinanceis,foranyreason,heldtobeunconstitutional,such decisionshallnotaffectthevalidityoftheremainingportionsofthisordinance.The [GOVERNINGBODY]herebydeclaresthatitwould havepassedthisordinance,andeachsection,subsection,clauseorphrasethereof,irrespectiveofthefactthatanyoneormoresections,sub- sections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. Section5.Thatnothinginthisordinanceorinthe Wildland-Urban Interface Code herebyadoptedshallbeconstruedtoaffectanysuitor proceedingimpendinginanycourt,oranyrightsacquired,orliabilityincurred,oranycauseorcausesofactionacquiredorexisting,under anyactorordinanceherebyrepealedascitedinSection2ofthisordinance;norshallanyjustorlegalrightorremedyofanycharacterbe lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance. 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE v 10c_ord_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pgv.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\0c_ord_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:33:06 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen Section 6.Thatthe [JURISDICTION’SKEEPEROFRECORDS]isherebyorderedanddirectedtocausethisordinancetobepublished. (Anadditionalprovisionmayberequiredtodirectthenumberoftimestheordinanceistobepublishedandtospecifythatitistobeina newspaper in general circulation. Posting may also be required.) Section 7.That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect [TIME PERIOD]from and after the date of its final passage and adoption. Section 8.Specificboundariesofnaturalorman-madefeaturesofwildland-urbaninterfaceareasshallbeasshownonthewildlandarea interfacemap.Thelegaldescriptionofsuchareasisasdescribedasfollows:[INSERTLEGALDESCRIPTION] vi 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE 20c_ord_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pgvi.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\0c_ord_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:33:28 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Section 101 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 102 Authority of the Code Official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 103 Compliance Alternatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 104 Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 105 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 106 Plans and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 107 Inspection and Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 108 Certificate of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Section 201 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 202 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CHAPTER 3 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Section 301 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Designations. . . . . . 9 CHAPTER 4 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . 11 Section 401 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 402 Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 403 Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 404 Water Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 405 Fire Protection Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CHAPTER 5 SPECIAL BUILDING CON- STRUCTION REGULATIONS . . . . 15 Section 501 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 502 Fire Hazard Severity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 503 Ignition-resistant Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 504 Class 1 Ignition-resistant Construction. . . . . . . . . . 15 505 Class 2 Ignition-resistant Construction. . . . . . . . . . 16 506 Class 3 Ignition-resistant Construction. . . . . . . . . . 17 507 Replacement or Repair of Roof Coverings. . . . . . . 18 CHAPTER 6 FIRE-PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Section 601 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 603 Defensible Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 604 Maintenance of Defensible Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 605 Spark Arresters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 606 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installations . . . . . . . . . . 20 607 Storage of Firewood and Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 APPENDIX A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . 21 Section A101 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A102 Vegetation Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A103 Access Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A104 Ignition Source Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A105 Control of Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 A106 Dumping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 A107 Protection of Pumps and Water Storage Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 A108 Land Use Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 APPENDIX B VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN. . . . . . . . . . . 25 APPENDIX C FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY FORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE vii 10d_toc_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pgvii.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\0d_toc_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:34:52 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen viii 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE 20d_toc_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pgviii.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\0d_toc_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:42:28 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen SECTION101 GENERAL 101.1 Scope.The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, repair, maintenance and use of any building, structure or premises within the urban- wildland interface areas in this jurisdiction. Buildingsorconditionsinexistenceatthetimeoftheadop- tionofthiscodeareallowedtohavetheiruseoroccupancycon- tinued,ifsuchcondition,useoroccupancywaslegalatthetime oftheadoptionofthiscode,providedsuchcontinuedusedoes not constitute a distinct danger to life or property. Buildingsorstructuresmovedintoorwithinthejurisdiction shallcomplywiththeprovisionsofthiscodefornewbuildings or structures. 101.2 Objective.The objective of this code is to establish minimum regulations consistent with nationally recognized goodpracticeforthesafeguardingoflifeandproperty.Regula- tions in this code are intended to mitigate the risk to life and structures from intrusion of fire from wildland fire exposures and fire exposures from adjacent structures and to mitigate structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels. Thedevelopmentanduseofpropertyinwildland-urbanin- terfaceareasisapotentialthreattolifeand property from fire andresultingerosion.Safeguardstopreventtheoccurrenceof firesandtoprovideadequatefire-protectionfacilitiestocontrol the spread of fire in wildland-urban interfaceareas shallbe in accordance with this code. This code shall supplement the jurisdiction’s building and firecodes,ifsuchcodeshavebeenadopted,toprovideforspe- cial regulations to mitigate the fire- and life-safety hazards of the wildland-urban interface areas. 101.3 Retroactivity.The provisions of the code shall apply toconditionsarisingaftertheadoptionthereof,conditionsnot legally in existence at the adoption of this code, to conditions which, in the opinion of the code official,constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. 101.4 Additions or alterations.Additions or alterations maybemadetoanybuildingorstructurewithoutrequiringthe existingbuildingorstructuretocomplywithalloftherequire- ments of this code, provided the addition or alteration con- forms to that required for a new building or structure. Exception:Provisionsofthiscodethatspecificallyapplyto existing conditions are retroactive. See Section 601.1 and Appendix A. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure that will cause the existing building or structuretobeinviolationofanyoftheprovisionsofthiscode norshallsuchadditionsoralterationscausetheexistingbuild- ingorstructuretobecomeunsafe.Anunsafeconditionshallbe deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will causetheexistingbuildingorstructuretobecomestructurally unsafeoroverloaded;willnotprovideadequateaccessincom- pliancewiththeprovisionsofthiscodeorwillobstructexisting exits or access; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fireresistanceorwillotherwisecreateconditionsdangerousto human life. 101.5 Maintenance.Allbuildings,structures,landscapema- terials, vegetation, defensible space or other devices or safe- guards required by this code shall be maintained in conformance to the code edition under which installed. The ownerortheowner’sdesignatedagentshallberesponsiblefor the maintenance of buildings, structures, landscape materials and vegetation. SECTION 102 AUTHORITY OF THE CODE OFFICIAL 102.1 Powersanddutiesofthecodeofficial.Thecodeoffi- cialisherebyauthorizedtoadministerandenforcethiscode,or designatedsectionsthereof,andallordinancesofthejurisdic- tion pertaining to designated wildland-urban interface areas. Forsuchpurposes,thecodeofficialshallhavethepowersofa law enforcement officer. 102.2 Interpretations, rulesand regulations.Thecode of- ficialshallhavethepowertorenderinterpretationsofthiscode andtoadoptandenforcerulesandsupplementalregulationsto clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rulesandregulationsshallbeinconformancetotheintentand purpose of this code. Acopyofsuchrulesandregulationsshallbefiledwiththe clerk of the jurisdiction and shall be in effect immediately thereafter.Additionalcopiesshallbeavailablefordistribution to the public. 102.3 Liability of the code official.The code official chargedwiththeenforcementofthiscode,actingingoodfaith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by thiscodeorotherpertinentlaworordinance,shallnotthereby be rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to personsorpropertyasaresultofanactorbyreasonofanactor omissioninthedischargeofsuchduties.Asuitbroughtagainst thecodeofficialoremployeebecauseofsuchactoromission performedbythecodeofficialoremployeeintheenforcement ofanyprovisionofsuchcodesorotherpertinentlawsorordi- nances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforcedbythecodeenforcementagencyshallbedefendedby this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, andanyjudgmentresultingtherefromshallbeassumedbythis jurisdiction. The code enforcement agency or its parent juris- dictionshallnotbeheldasassuminganyliabilitybyreasonof theinspectionsauthorizedbythiscodeoranypermitsorcertif- icates issued under this code. 102.4 Otheragencies.Whenrequestedtodosobythecode official,otherofficialsofthisjurisdictionshallassistandcoop- 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 1 CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION 101_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\01_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:15:04 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen erate with the code official in the discharge of the duties re- quired by this code. SECTION103 COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVES 103.1 Practical difficulties.When there are practical diffi- cultiesinvolvedincarryingouttheprovisionsofthiscode,the codeofficialisauthorizedtograntmodificationsforindividual cases on application in writing by the owner or a duly autho- rizedrepresentative.Thecodeofficialshallfirstfindthataspe- cialindividualreasonmakesenforcementofthestrictletterof thiscodeimpractical,themodificationisinconformancetothe intentandpurpose ofthiscode,andthemodificationdoesnot lessenanyfireprotectionrequirementsoranydegreeofstruc- turalintegrity.Thedetailsofanyactiongrantingmodifications shallberecordedandenteredintothefilesofthecodeenforce- ment agency. Ifthecodeofficialdeterminesthatdifficultterrain,dangerof erosionorotherunusualcircumstancesmakestrictcompliance withthevegetationcontrolprovisionsofthecodedetrimental to safety or impractical, enforcement thereof may be sus- pended, provided that reasonable alternative measures are taken. 103.2 Technical assistance.To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and usesattendingthedesign,operationoruseofabuildingorpre- misessubjecttotheinspectionofthecodeofficial,thecodeof- ficial is authorized to require the owner or the person in possession or control of the building or premises to provide, without charge to the jurisdiction, a technical opinion and re- port. The opinion and report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer, specialist, laboratory or fire safety specialty organi- zation acceptable to the code official and the owner and shall analyze the fire safety of the design, operation or use of the buildingorpremises,thefacilitiesandappurtenances situated thereonandfuelmanagementforpurposesofestablishingfire hazard severity to recommend necessary changes. 103.3 Alternativematerialsormethods.Thecodeofficial, inconcurrencewithapprovalfromthebuildingofficialandfire chief, is authorized to approve alternative materials or meth- ods,providedthatthecodeofficialfindsthattheproposedde- sign,useoroperationsatisfactorilycomplieswiththeintentof thiscodeandthatthealternativeis,forthepurposeintended,at leastequivalent to the level of quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety prescribed by this code. Approvalsundertheauthorityhereincontainedshallbesubject to the approval of the building official whenever the alternate materialor method involvesmattersregulated by the Interna- tional Building Code. The code official shall require that sufficient evidence or proofbesubmittedtosubstantiateanyclaimsthatmaybemade regardingitsuse.Thedetailsofanyactiongrantingapprovalof an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code enforcement agency. SECTION 104 APPEALS 104.1 General.To determine the suitability of alternative materialsandmethodsandtoprovideforreasonableinterpreta- tionsoftheprovisionsofthiscode,thereshallbeandherebyis createdaboardofappealsconsistingoffivememberswhoare qualifiedbyexperienceandtrainingtopassjudgmentonperti- nentmatters.Thecodeofficial,buildingofficialandfirechief shall be ex officio members, and the code official shall act as secretaryoftheboard.Theboardofappealsshallbeappointed bythelegislativebodyandshallholdofficeattheirdiscretion. Theboardshalladoptreasonablerulesandregulationsforcon- ducting its investigations and shall render decisions and find- ingsinwritingtothecodeofficial,withaduplicatecopytothe applicant. 104.2 Limitations of authority.The board of appeals shall not have authority relative to interpretation of the administra- tive provisions of this code and shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code. SECTION105 PERMITS 105.1 General.Whennototherwiseprovidedintherequire- ments of the building or fire code, permits are required in ac- cordance with Section 105. 105.2 Permits required.Unless otherwise exempted, no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, removed, converted or demolishedunlessaseparatepermitforeachbuildingorstruc- ture has first been obtained from the code official. When required by the code official, a permit shall be ob- tained for the following activities, operations, practices or functions within an wildland-urban interface area: 1. Automobile wrecking yard; 2. Candles and open flames in assembly areas; 3. Explosives or blasting agents; 4. Fireworks; 5. Flammable or combustible liquids; 6. Hazardous materials; 7. Liquefied petroleum gases; 8. Lumberyards; 9. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations; 10.Open burning; 11.Pyrotechnical special effects material; 12.Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures; 13.Tire storage; 14.Welding and cutting operations; or 15. Other activities as determined by the code official. 105.3 Work exempt from permit.Unless otherwise pro- videdintherequirementsofthebuildingorfirecode,apermit shall not be required for the following: 1. One-storydetachedaccessorybuildingsusedastooland storagesheds,playhousesandsimilaruses,providedthe floorareadoesnotexceed120squarefeet(11.15m2)and ADMINISTRATION 2 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 201_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\01_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:15:04 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen the structure is located more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the nearest adjacent structure. 2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall notbedeemedtograntauthorizationforanyworktobedonein any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. The code official is authorized to stipulate conditions for permits.Permitsshallnotbeissuedwhenpublicsafetywould be at risk, as determined by the code official. 105.4 Permit application.To obtain a permit, the applicant shallfirstfileanapplicationtherefor inwritingon aform fur- nishedbythecodeenforcementagencyforthatpurpose.Every such application shall: 1. Identifyanddescribethework,activity,operation,prac- ticeorfunctiontobecoveredbythepermitforwhichap- plication is made. 2. Describethelandonwhichtheproposedwork,activity, operation,practiceorfunctionistobedonebylegalde- scription, street address or similar description that will readilyidentifyanddefinitelylocatetheproposedbuild- ing, work, activity, operation, practice or function. 3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work, activity, operation, practice or function is in- tended. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computation and specificationsand other data as required in Section 106 of this code. 5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. 6. Besignedbytheapplicantortheapplicant’sauthorized agent. 7. Givesuchotherdataandinformationasmayberequired by the code official. 105.5 Permit approval.Before a permit is issued, the code official, or an authorized representative, shall review and ap- prove all permitted uses, occupancies or structures. Where lawsorregulationsareenforceablebyotheragenciesordepart- ments, a joint approval shall be obtained from all agencies or departments concerned. 105.6 Permit issuance.The application, plans, specifica- tions and other datafiledby an applicantfor apermit shallbe reviewedbythecodeofficial.Ifthecodeofficialfindsthatthe work described in an application for a permit and the plan, specificationsandotherdatafiledtherewithconformtothere- quirements of thiscode, the code officialisallowed to issue a permit to the applicant. When the code official issues the permit, the code official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications APPROVED.Suchapprovedplansandspecificationsshallnot bechanged,modifiedoralteredwithoutauthorizationfromthe codeofficial,andallworkregulatedbythiscodeshallbedone in accordance with the approved plans. 105.7 Validity of permit.The issuance or granting of aper- mitorapprovalofplans,specificationsandcomputationsshall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violationofanyoftheprovisionsofthiscodeorofanyotheror- dinanceofthejurisdiction.Permitspresumingtogiveauthority to violateor conceal the provisions of this code or other ordi- nances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. 105.8 Expiration.Every permit issued by the code official undertheprovisionsofthiscodeshallexpirebylimitationand becomenullandvoidifthebuilding,useorworkauthorizedby suchpermitisnotcommencedwithin180daysfromthedateof suchpermit,orifthebuilding,useorworkauthorizedbysuch permitissuspendedorabandonedatanytimeaftertheworkis commenced for a period of 180 days. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for anextensionofthetimewithinwhichworkmaycommenceun- derthatpermitwhenthepermitteeisunabletocommencework withinthetimerequired by thissectionfor good and satisfac- toryreasons. Thecodeofficialmayextendthetimefor action bythepermitteeforaperiodnotexceeding180daysonwritten request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once. 105.9 Retentionofpermits.Permitsshallatalltimesbekept onthepremisesdesignatedthereinandshallatalltimesbesub- jecttoinspectionbythecodeofficialorotherauthorizedrepre- sentative. 105.10 Revocation of permits.Permits issued under this codemaybesuspendedorrevokedwhenitisdeterminedbythe code official that: 1. Itisusedbyapersonotherthanthepersontowhomthe permit was issued. 2. Itisusedforalocationotherthanthatforwhichtheper- mit was issued. 3. Anyoftheconditionsorlimitationssetforthintheper- mit have been violated. 4. The permittee fails, refuses or neglects to comply with anyorderornoticedulyservedonhimundertheprovi- sions of this code within the time provided therein. 5. Therehasbeenanyfalsestatementormisrepresentation as to material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or application was made. 6. Whenthepermitisissuedinerrororinviolationofany other ordinance, regulations or provisions of this code. Thecodeofficialisallowedto,inwriting,suspendorrevoke apermitissuedundertheprovisionsofthiscodewheneverthe permitisissuedinerrororonthebasisofincorrectinformation supplied,orinviolationofanyordinanceorregulationorany of the provisions of this code. SECTION106 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 106.1 General.Plans,engineering calculations, diagrams andotherdatashallbesubmittedinatleasttwosetswitheach applicationforapermit.Whensuchplansarenotpreparedby anarchitectorengineer,thecodeofficialmayrequiretheappli- cant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a li- ADMINISTRATION 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 3 301_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\01_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:15:05 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen censed architect or engineer. The code official may require plans,computationsandspecificationstobeprepared andde- signedbyanarchitectorengineerlicensedbythestatetoprac- tice as such even if not required by state law. Exception:Submissionofplans,calculations,construction inspectionrequirementsandotherdata,ifitisfoundthatthe natureoftheworkappliedforissuchthatreviewingofplans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code. 106.2 Information on plans and specifications.Plans and specificationsshallbedrawntoscaleuponsubstantialpaperor cloth and shall be of sufficientclarityto indicatethe location, natureandextentoftheworkproposed,andshowindetailthat it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. 106.3 Site plan.In addition to the requirements for plans in the InternationalBuildingCode,siteplansshallincludetopog- raphy, width and percent of grade of access roads, landscape andvegetationdetails,locationsofstructuresorbuildingenve- lopes,existingorproposedoverheadutilities,occupancyclas- sificationofbuildings,typesofignition-resistantconstruction of buildings, structures and their appendages, roof classifica- tion of buildings, and site water supply systems. 106.4 Vegetationmanagementplans.Whenutilizedbythe permitapplicantpursuant toSection502, vegetationmanage- mentplansshallbepreparedandshallbesubmittedtothecode officialforreviewandapprovalaspartoftheplansrequiredfor a permit. See Appendix B. 106.5 Fireprotectionplan.Whenrequiredbythecodeoffi- cialpursuanttoSection405,afireprotectionplanshallbepre- paredandshallbesubmittedtothecodeofficialforreviewand approved as a part of the plans required for a permit. 106.6 Otherdataandsubstantiation.Whenrequiredbythe codeofficial,theplansandspecificationsshallincludeclassifi- cationoffuelloading,fuelmodellight,mediumorheavy,and substantiatingdatatoverifyclassificationoffire-resistiveveg- etation. 106.7 Vicinity plan.In addition to the requirements for site plans, plans shallinclude detailsregarding the vicinitywithin 300feet(91440mm)ofpropertylines,includingotherstruc- tures,slope,vegetation,fuelbreaks,watersupplysystemsand access roads. 106.8 Retentionofplans.Onesetofapprovedplans,specifi- cationsandcomputationsshallberetainedbythecodeofficial foraperiodofnotlessthan90daysfromdateofcompletionof the work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant, and said set shallbekeptonthesiteofthebuilding,useorworkatalltimes during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. SECTION107 INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT 107.1 Inspection. 107.1.1 General.All construction or work for which a permitisrequiredbythiscodeshallbesubjecttoinspection bythecodeofficialandallsuchconstructionorworkshall remainaccessibleandexposedforinspectionpurposesuntil approved by the code official. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection pur- poses.Neitherthecodeofficialnorthejurisdictionshallbe liableforexpenseentailedintheremovalorreplacementof any material required to allow inspection. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be con- strued to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of thiscodeorofotherordinances ofthejurisdiction.Inspec- tions presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisionsofthiscodeorofotherordinancesofthejurisdic- tion shall not be valid. Asurveyofthelotmayberequiredbythecodeofficialto verify that the mitigation features are provided and the building or structure is located in accordance with the ap- proved plans. 107.1.2 Authority to inspect.The code official shall in- spect,asoftenasnecessary,buildingsandpremises,includ- ingsuchotherhazardsorappliancesdesignatedbythecode official for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be correctedanyconditionsthatcouldreasonablybeexpected to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of thepurposeofthiscodeandofanyotherlaworstandardaf- fecting fire safety. 107.1.3 Reinspections.To determine compliance with thiscode,thecodeofficialmaycauseastructuretoberein- spected.Afeemaybeassessedforeachinspectionorrein- spectionwhensuchportionofworkforwhichinspectionis calledisnotcompleteorwhencorrectionscalledforarenot made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plansarenotreadilyavailabletotheinspector,forfailureto provideaccessonthedateforwhichinspectionisrequested or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the code official. Toobtainareinspection,theapplicantshallpaytherein- spection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.Whenreinspectionfeeshavebeenassessed,no additionalinspectionoftheworkwillbeperformeduntilthe required fees have been paid. 107.2 Enforcement. 107.2.1 Authorizationtoissuecorrectiveordersandno- tices.Whenthecodeofficialfindsanybuildingorpremises thatare in violation of thiscode, the code officialisautho- rized to issue corrective orders and notices. 107.2.2 Service of orders and notices.Orders and no- tices authorized or required by this code shall be given or servedontheowner,operator,occupantorotherpersonre- sponsiblefortheconditionorviolationeitherbyverbalnoti- fication, personal service, or delivering the same to, and leavingitwith,apersonofsuitableageanddiscretiononthe premises;or,ifnosuchpersonisfoundonthepremises,by affixingacopythereofinaconspicuousplaceonthedoorto theentranceofsaidpremisesandbymailingacopythereof tosuchpersonbyregisteredorcertifiedmailtotheperson’s last known address. ADMINISTRATION 4 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 401_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\01_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:15:05 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen Orders or notices that are given verbally shall be con- firmed by service in writing as herein provided. 107.3 Right of entry.Whenever necessary to make an in- spectiontoenforceanyoftheprovisionsofthiscode,orwhen- everthecodeofficialhasreasonablecausetobelievethatthere exists in any building or on any premises any condition that makessuchbuildingorpremisesunsafe,thecodeofficialisau- thorized to enter such building or premises at all reasonable timestoinspectthesameortoperformanydutyauthorizedby this code, provided that if such building or premises is occu- pied,thecodeofficialshallfirstpresentpropercredentialsand request entry; and ifsuch building or premises isunoccupied, thecodeofficialshallfirstmakeareasonableefforttolocatethe ownerorotherpersonshavingchargeorcontrolofthebuilding or premises and request entry. Ifsuchentryisrefused,thecodeofficialshallhaverecourse toeveryremedy providedbylawtosecureentry.Owners, oc- cupantsoranyotherpersonshavingcharge,careorcontrolof anybuildingorpremises,shall,afterproperrequestismadeas hereinprovided,promptlypermitentrythereinbythecodeof- ficialforthepurposeofinspectionandexaminationpursuantto this code. 107.4 Compliance with orders and notices. 107.4.1 General compliance.Orders and notices issued orservedasprovidedbythiscodeshallbecompliedwithby the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation to which the corrective order or notice pertains. Ifthebuildingorpremisesisnotoccupied, suchcorrec- tive orders or notices shall be complied with by the owner. 107.4.2 Compliance with tags.A building or premises shallnotbeusedwheninviolationofthiscodeasnotedona tag affixed in accordance with Section 107.4.1. 107.4.3 Removal and destruction of signs and tags.A signortagpostedoraffixedbythecodeofficialshallnotbe mutilated, destroyed or removed without authorization by the code official. 107.4.4 Citations.Persons operating or maintaining an occupancy,premisesorvehiclesubjecttothiscodewhoal- lowahazardtoexistorfailtotakeimmediateactiontoabate a hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when or- deredornotifiedtodosobythecodeofficialshallbeguilty of a misdemeanor. 107.4.5 Unsafe conditions.Buildings, structures or pre- misesthatconstitutea firehazard or are otherwise danger- ous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constituteahazardtosafetyorhealthorpublicwelfare,by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsoles- cence,firehazard,disasterdamageorabandonmentasspec- ified in this code or any other ordinance, are unsafe conditions.Unsafebuildingsorstructuresshallnotbeused. Unsafebuildingsareherebydeclaredtobepublicnuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal, pursuant to applicable state and local laws and codes. SECTION108 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION No building, structure or premises shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building, structure, premise or portion thereof shall be made until the code official has issued a certificate of completion thereforasprovidedherein.Thecertificateofoccupancyshall notbeissueduntilthecertificateofcompletionindicatingthat theprojectisincompliancewiththiscodehasbeenissuedby the code official. Issuanceofacertificateofoccupancyshallnotbeconstrued asanapprovalofaviolationoftheprovisionsofthiscodeorof otherpertinentlawsandordinancesofthejurisdiction.Certifi- catespresumingtogiveauthoritytoviolateorcanceltheprovi- sionsofthiscodeorotherlawsorordinancesofthejurisdiction shall not be valid. ADMINISTRATION 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 5 501_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\01_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:15:05 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen 6 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 601_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\01_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:15:05 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen SECTION 201 GENERAL 201.1 Scope.Unless otherwise expressly stated, the follow- ing words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter. 201.2 Interchangeability.Words stated in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender in- clude the feminine and neuter, and the singular number in- cludes the plural and the plural the singular. 201.3 Terms defined in other codes.Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in other International Codes,suchtermsshallhavethemeaningsascribedtothemas in those codes. 201.4 Terms not defined.Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shallhavetheirordinarilyacceptedmeaningssuchasthecon- text implies. SECTION202 DEFINITIONS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE.Abuildingorstructureusedto shelter or support any material, equipment, chattel or occu- pancy other than a habitable building. APPROVED.Approvalbythecodeofficialastheresultofre- view,investigationortestsconductedbythecodeofficialorby reasonofacceptedprinciplesortestsbynationalauthorities,or technical or scientific organizations. BRUSH, SHORT.Low-growingspeciesthatreachheightsof1 to3feet.Sagebrush,snowberryandrabbitbrusharesomevariet- ies. BRUSH, TALL.Arbor-like varieties of brush species and/or shortvarietiesofbroad-leaftreesthatgrowincompactgroupsor clumps.Thesegroupsorclumpsreachheightsof4to20feet.In Utah,thisincludesprimaryvarietiesofoak,maples,chokecherry, serviceberryandmahogany,butmayalsoincludeotherspecies. BUILDING.Anystructureusedorintendedforsupportingor sheltering any use or occupancy. BUILDING OFFICIAL.The officer or other designated au- thoritychargedwiththeadministrationandenforcementofthe InternationalBuildingCode,orthebuildingofficial’sdulyau- thorized representative. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.Written documenta- tionthattheprojectorworkforwhichapermitwasissuedhas been completed in conformance with requirements of this code. CODE OFFICIAL.Theofficialdesignatedbythejurisdiction tointerpretandenforcethiscode,orthecodeofficial’sautho- rized representative. DEFENSIBLE SPACE.Anareaeithernaturalorman-made, wherematerialcapableofallowingafiretospreadunchecked hasbeentreated,clearedormodifiedtoslowtherateandinten- sityofanadvancingwildfireandtocreateanareaforfiresup- pression operations to occur. DRIVEWAY.Avehicularingressandegressroutethatserves nomorethantwobuildingsorstructures,notincludingacces- sory structures, or more than five dwelling units. FIRE AREA.The floor area, in square feet (square meters), used to determine the adequate water supply. FIRE CHIEF.The chief officer or the chief officer’s autho- rizedrepresentativeofthefiredepartmentservingthejurisdic- tion. FIRE PROTECTION PLAN.A document prepared for a specificprojectordevelopmentproposed forthewildland-ur- baninterfacearea.Itdescribeswaystominimizeandmitigate the fire problems created by the project or development, with thepurposeofreducingimpactonthecommunity’sfireprotec- tion delivery system. FIRE WEATHER.Weatherconditionsfavorabletotheigni- tion and rapid spread of fire. In wildfires, this generally in- cludeshightemperaturescombinedwithstrongwindsandlow humidity. FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION.Theuse of materials and systems in the design and construction of a building or structure to safeguard against the spread of fire withinabuildingorstructureandthespreadoffiretoorfrom buildings or structures to the wildland-urban interface area. FLAME SPREAD RATING.Asusedhereinreferstorating obtainedaccordingtotestsconductedasspecifiedbyanation- ally recognized standard. FUEL BREAK.Anarea,strategicallylocatedforfightingan- ticipated fires, where the native vegetation has been perma- nentlymodifiedorreplacedsothatfiresburningintoitcanbe moreeasilycontrolled.Fuelbreaksdividefire-proneareasinto smaller areas for easier fire control and to provide access for fire fighting. FUEL, HEAVY.Vegetationconsistingofroundwood3inches (76 mm) or larger in diameter. The amount of fuel (vegetation) wouldbe6tonsperacreorgreater. FUEL, LIGHT.Vegetationconsistingofherbaceousandround woodlessthan 1/4 inch(6.4mm)indiameter.Theamountoffuel (vegetation)wouldbe 1/2 tonto2tonsperacre. FUEL, MEDIUM.Vegetationconsistingofroundwood 1/4 to3 inches(6.4mmto76mm)indiameter. Theamountoffuel(vegeta- tion)wouldbe2to6tonsperacre. FUEL MODIFICATION.A method of modifying fuel load byreducingtheamountofnonfire-resistivevegetationoralter- ing the type of vegetation to reduce the fuel load. 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 7 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS 102_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\02_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:21:18 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen FUEL MOSAIC.Afuelmodificationsystemthatprovidesfor the creation of islands and irregular boundaries to reduce the visual and ecological impact of fuel modification. FUEL-LOADING.The oven-dry weight of fuels in a given area,usuallyexpressedinpounds peracre(lb/a)(kg/ha).Fuel loading may be referenced to fuel size or timelag categories, and may include surface fuels or total fuels. GREENBELT.A fuel break designated for a use other than fire protection. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.As defined in the Interna- tional Fire Code. HEAVY TIMBER CONSTRUCTION.As described in the International Building Code. INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE (ISO).An agency that recommends fire insurance rates based on a grading schedule that incorporates evaluation of fire fighting resources and capabilities. LEGISLATIVE BODY.Thegoverningbodyofthepoliticalju- risdictionadministeringthiscode. LOG WALL CONSTRUCTION.A type of construction in which exterior walls are constructed of solid wood members and where the smallest horizontal dimension of each solid wood member is at least 6 inches (152 mm). MULTILAYERED GLAZED PANELS.Window or door assemblies that consist of two or more independently glazed panelsinstalledparalleltoeachother,havingasealedairgapin between, within a frame designed to fill completely the win- dow or door opening in which the assembly is intended to be installed. NONCOMBUSTIBLE.As applied to building construction materialmeansamaterialthat,intheforminwhichitisused,is either one of the following: 1. Materialofwhichnopartwilligniteandburnwhensub- jectedtofire.AnymaterialconformingtoASTME136 shallbeconsiderednoncombustiblewithinthemeaning of this section. 2. Materialhavingastructuralbaseofnoncombustiblema- terialasdefinedinItem1above,withasurfacingmate- rialnot over 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick,which has aflame- spread rating of 50 or less.Flame-spread rating asused herein refers to rating obtained according to tests con- ducted as specified in ASTM E 84. “Noncombustible” does not apply to surface finish materi- als.Materialrequiredtobenoncombustibleforreducedclear- ances to flues, heating appliances or other sources of high temperature shall refer to material conforming to Item 1. No material shall be classed as noncombustible that is subject to increase in combustibility or flame-spread rating, beyond the limits herein established, through the effects of age, moisture or other atmospheric condition. NONCOMBUSTIBLE ROOF COVERING.Oneofthefol- lowing: 1. Cement shingles or sheets. 2. Exposed concrete slab roof. 3. Ferrous or copper shingles or sheets. 4. Slate shingles. 5. Clay or concrete roofing tile. 6. Approved roof covering of noncombustible material. SLOPE.Thevariationofterrainfromthehorizontal;thenum- beroffeet(meters)riseorfallper100feet(30480mm)mea- sured horizontally, expressed as a percentage. STRUCTURE.That which is built or constructed, an edifice orbuildingofanykind,oranypieceofworkartificiallybuiltup or composed of parts joined together in some manner. TREE CROWN.Theprimaryandsecondarybranchesgrow- ing out from the main stem, together with twigs and foliage. UNENCLOSED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE.An acces- sorystructurewithoutacompleteexteriorwallsystemenclos- ing the area under roof or floor above. WILDFIRE.An uncontrolled fire spreading through vegeta- tive fuels, exposing and possibly consuming structures. WILDLAND.An area in which development is essentially nonexistent,exceptforroads,railroads,powerlinesandsimilar facilities. WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE.The line, area or zone wherestructuresorotherhumandevelopment(includingcritical infrastructure that if destroyed would result in hardship to com- munities)meetorinterminglewithundevelopedwildlandorveg- etativefuel. DEFINITIONS 8 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 202_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\02_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:21:18 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen SECTION 301 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS 301.1 Declaration.The legislative body shall declare the wildland-urban interface areas within the jurisdiction. The urban-wildlandinterfaceareasshallbebasedonthemapscre- ated in accordance with Section 301. 301.2 Mapping.Incooperation,thecodeofficialandtheDivi- sion of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) wildfire repre- sentative (per participating agreement between county and FFSL) will create or review Wildland-Urban Interface Area maps,toberecordedandfiledwiththeclerkofthejurisdiction. These areas shall become effective immediately thereafter. 301.3 Review of wildland-urban interface areas.The code official and the FFSL wildfire representative shall reevaluate and recommend modification to the wildland-urban interface areasinaccordancewithSection301.1onathree-yearbasisor more frequently as deemed necessary by the legislative body. 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 9 CHAPTER 3 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS 103_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\03_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Friday, August 04, 2006 9:31:56 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen 10 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 203_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\03_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Friday, August 04, 2006 9:31:56 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen SECTION401 GENERAL 401.1 Scope.Wildland-urban interface areas shall be pro- vided with emergency vehicle access and water supply in ac- cordance with this chapter. 401.2 Objective.Theobjectiveofthischapteristoestablish the minimum requirements for emergency vehicle access and water supply for buildings and structures located in the wildland-urban interface areas. 401.3 General safety precautions.General safety precau- tionsshallbeinaccordancewiththischapter.SeealsoAppen- dix A. SECTION 402 APPLICABILITY 402.1 Subdivisions. 402.1.1 Access.New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the International Fire Code and access requirements in accordance with Section 403. 402.1.2 Water supply.New subdivisions as determined by this jurisdiction shall be provided with water supply in accordance with Section 404. 402.2 Individual structures. 402.2.1 Access.Individual structures hereafter con- structedorrelocatedintoorwithinwildland-urbaninterface areasshallbeprovidedwithfireapparatusaccessinaccor- dancewiththe International Fire Code anddrivewaysinac- cordance with Section 403.2. Marking of fire protection equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section 403.5andaddressmarkersshallbeprovidedinaccordance with Section 403.6. 402.2.2 Water supply.Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban in- terfaceareasshallbeprovidedwithaconformingwatersup- ply in accordance with Section 404. Exceptions: 1. Structures constructed to meet the requirements for the class of ignition-resistant construction specifiedinTable503.1foranonconformingwa- ter supply. 2. Buildings containing only private garages, car- ports, sheds and agricultural buildings with a floor area of not more than 600 square feet (56 m2). SECTION 403 ACCESS 403.1 Restrictedaccess.Whereemergencyvehicleaccessis restricted because of secured access roads or driveways or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire- fighting purposes, the code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an accessiblelocation. The key box shallbeof atypeapprovedby thecode officialand shallcon- tainkeystogainnecessaryaccessasrequiredbythecodeoffi- cial. 403.2 Driveways.Driveways shall be provided when any portionofanexteriorwallofthefirststoryofabuildingislo- catedmorethan150feet(45720mm)fromafireapparatusac- cess road. Driveways shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of 12 feet (3658 mm) and a minimum unobstructed heightof 13 feet6inches(4115 mm). Drivewaysinexcessof 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall be provided with turn- arounds. Driveways in excess of 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length and less than 20 feet (6096 mm) in width shall be pro- vided with turnouts in addition to turnarounds. Adrivewayshallnotserveinexcessoffivedwellingunits. Drivewayturnarounds shallhaveinsideturningradiiofnot lessthan30feet(9144mm)andoutsideturningradiiofnotless than45feet(13716mm).Drivewaysthatconnectwitharoad orroadsatmorethanonepointmaybeconsideredashavinga turnaround if all changes of direction meet the radii require- ments for driveway turnarounds. Driveway turnouts shall be an all-weather road surface at least 10 feet (3048 mm) wide and 30 feet (9144 mm) long. Drivewayturnoutsshallbelocatedasrequiredbythecodeoffi- cial. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges on driveways and private roads. Design loads for bridges shall be established by the code official. 403.3 Fire apparatus access road.When required, fire ap- paratus access roads shall be all-weather roads with a mini- mumwidthof20feet(6096mm)andaclearheightof13feet6 inches(4115mm);shallbedesignedtoaccommodatetheloads andturning radiifor fireapparatus;andhaveagradientnego- tiablebythespecificfireapparatusnormallyusedatthatloca- tion within the jurisdiction. Dead-end roads in excess of 150 feet(45720mm)inlengthshallbeprovidedwithturnarounds as approved by the code official. An all-weather road surface shallbeanysurfacematerialacceptabletothecodeofficialthat wouldnormallyallowthepassageofemergencyservicevehi- clestoprotectstructuresandwildlandswithin the jurisdiction. 403.4 Markingofroads.Approvedsignsorotherapproved noticesshallbeprovidedandmaintainedforaccessroadsand driveways to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both. 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 11 CHAPTER 4 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS 104_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\04_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:20:21 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen All road identification signs and supports shall be of noncombustible materials.Signs shall have minimum 4-inch- high(102mm)reflectiveletterswith 1/2 inch(12.7mm)stroke on a contrasting 6-inch-high (152 mm) sign. Road identifica- tionsignageshallbemountedataheightof7feet(2134 mm) from the road surface to the bottom of the sign. 403.5 Marking of fire protection equipment.Fire protec- tionequipmentandfirehydrantsshallbeclearlyidentifiedina manner approved by the code official to prevent obstruction. 403.6 Address markers.All buildings shall have a perma- nentlypostedaddress,whichshallbeplacedateachdriveway entranceandbevisiblefrombothdirectionsoftravelalongthe road.Inallcases,theaddressshallbepostedatthebeginningof construction and shall be maintained thereafter, and the ad- dressshallbevisibleandlegiblefromtheroadonwhichthead- dress is located. Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from boththeintendeddirectionoftravelandtheoppositedirection. Wheremultipleaddressesarerequiredatasingledriveway, they shall be mounted on a single post, and additional signs shall be posted at locations where driveways divide. Where a roadway provides access solely to a single com- mercialorindustrialbusiness,theaddresssignshallbeplaced at the nearest road intersection providing access to that site. 403.7 Grade.The gradient for fire apparatus access roads anddrivewaysshallnotexceedthemaximumapprovedbythe codeofficial.Itwillbeuptothecodeofficialtoascertainthestan- dardbasedonlocalfireequipmentgradenottoexceed12percent. SECTION404 WATER SUPPLY 404.1 General.When provided in order to qualify as a con- forming water supply for the purpose of Table 503.1, an ap- proved water source shall have an adequate water supply for the use of the fire protection service to protect buildings and structures from exterior fire sources or to suppress structure fires within the wildland-urban interface area of the jurisdic- tion in accordance with this section. 404.2 Water sources.The point at which a water source is availableforuseshallbelocatednotmorethan1,000feet(305 m)fromthebuildingandbeapprovedbythecodeofficial.The distanceshallbemeasuredalonganunobstructedlineoftravel. Water sources shall comply with the following: 1. Man-made water sources shall have a minimum usable watervolumeasdeterminedbytheadequatewatersup- plyneeds inaccordance withSection404.5. Thiswater sourceshallbeequippedwithanapprovedhydrant.The water level of the water source shall be maintained by rainfall, water pumped from a well, water hauled by a tanker,orbyseasonalhighwaterofastreamorriver.The design,construction,location,waterlevelmaintenance, access, and access maintenance of man-made water sources shall be approved by the code official. 2. Naturalwatersourcesshallhaveaminimumannualwa- ter level or flow sufficient to meet the adequate water supplyneedsinaccordancewithSection404.5.Thiswa- terlevelorflowshallnotberendered unusablebecause of freezing. This water source shall have an approved draftsitewithanapprovedhydrant.Adequatewaterflow andrightsforaccesstothewatersourceshallbeensured in a form acceptable to the code official. 404.3 Draft sites.Approved draft sites shall be provided at allnaturalwatersourcesintendedforuseasfireprotectionfor compliancewiththiscode.Thedesign,construction,location, accessandaccessmaintenanceofdraftsitesshallbeapproved by the code official. Thepumperaccesspointshallbeeitheranemergencyvehi- cle access area alongside a conforming access road or an ap- proveddrivewaynolongerthan150feet(45720mm).Pumper accesspointsandaccessdrivewaysshallbedesignedandcon- structedinaccordancewithallcodesandordinancesenforced bythisjurisdiction.Pumperaccesspointsshallnotrequirethe pumper apparatus to obstruct a road or driveway. 404.4 Hydrants.All hydrants shall be designed and con- structed in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Thelocationandaccessshallbeapprovedbythecodeofficial. 404.5 Adequatewatersupply.Adequatewatersupplyshall be determined for purposes of initial attack and flame front controlbythelocaljurisdiction.NFPA 1142maybeusedasaref- erence. 404.6 Fire department.The water system required by this code can only be considered conforming for purposes of deter- mining the level of ignition-resistant construction (see Table 503.1). 404.7 Obstructions.Accesstoallwatersourcesrequiredby this code shall be unobstructed at all times. The code official shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate ac- cess to water source equipment, fire protection equipment or hydrants. 404.8 Identification.Watersources,draftsites,hydrantsand fireprotectionequipmentshallbeclearlyidentifiedinamanner approvedbythecodeofficialtoidentifylocationandtoprevent obstruction by parking and other obstructions. 404.9 Testing and maintenance.Water sources, draft sites, hydrants and other fire protection equipment required by this code shall be subject to periodic tests as required by the code official.Codeofficialshallestablishaperiodictestingschedule. Costsaretobecoveredbythewaterprovider.Allsuchequipment installedundertheprovisionsofthiscodeshallbemaintained inanoperativeconditionatalltimesandshallberepairedorre- placedwheredefective.Additions,repairs,alterationsandser- vicingofsuchfireprotectionequipmentandresourcesshallbe in accordance with approved standards. Mains and appurte- nancesshallbeinstalledinaccordancewithNFPA24.Watertanks for private fire protection shall be installed in accordance with NFPA22.Thecostsaretobecoveredbythewaterprovider. 404.10 Reliability. 404.10.1 Objective.Theobjectiveofthissectionistoin- creasethereliabilityofwatersuppliesbyreducingtheexpo- sure of vegetative fuels to electrically powered systems. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS 12 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 204_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\04_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:20:21 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen 404.10.2 Clearance of fuel.Defensible space shall be providedaroundwatertankstructures,watersupplypumps and pump houses in accordance with Section 603. 404.10.3 Standby power.Stationary water supply facili- ties within the wildland-urban interface area dependent on electricalpowersuppliedbypowergridtomeetadequatewa- tersupplydemandsshallprovidefunctionalstandbypower systemsinaccordance withtheICC Electrical Code toen- sure that an uninterrupted water supply is maintained. The standby power source shall be capable of providing power for a minimum of two hours. Exceptions:When approved by the code official, a standby power supply is not required where the primary powerservicetothestationarywatersupplyfacilityisun- dergroundorthereisanon-sitegenerator. SECTION405 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN 405.1Purpose.Theplanistoprovideabasistodetermineoverall compliancewiththiscode,fordeterminationofIgnitionResistant Construction (IRC) (see Table 503.1) and for determining the needforalternativematerialsandmethods. 405.2 General.Whenrequiredbythecodeofficial,afirepro- tection plan shall be prepared and approved prior to the first buildingpermitissuanceorsubdivisionapproval. 405.3 Content.The plan shall be based upon a site-specific wildfire risk assessment that includes considerations of loca- tion, topography, aspect, flammable vegetation, climatic con- ditions and fire history. The plan shall address water supply, access,buildingignitionandfire-resistancefactors,fireprotec- tion systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management. 405.4 Cost.The cost of fire protection plan preparation and review shall be the responsibility of the applicant. 405.5 Plan retention.The fire protection plan shall be re- tained by the code official. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 13 304_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\04_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:20:21 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen 14 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 404_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\04_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:20:21 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen SECTION 501 GENERAL 501.1 Scope.Buildings and structures shall be constructed in accordancewiththe InternationalBuildingCode andthiscode. Exceptions: 1. Accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11m2)infloorareawhenlocatedatleast50feet(15 240mm)frombuildingscontaininghabitablespaces. 2. Agricultural buildings at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) from buildings containing habitable spaces. 501.2 Objective.The objective of this chapter is to establish minimum standards to locate, design and construct buildings andstructuresorportionsthereoffortheprotectionoflifeand property,toresistdamagefromwildfires,andtomitigatebuild- ing and structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels. The minimumstandardssetforthinthischaptervarywiththecriti- cal fire weather, slope and fuel type to provide increased pro- tection, above the requirements set forth in the International Building Code, from the various levels of hazards. SECTION 502 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY Thefirehazardseverityofbuildingsitesforallbuildingshere- after constructed, modified or relocated into wildland-urban interfaceareasshallbeestablishedinaccordancewithAppen- dix C. Thefirehazard severityisallowedtobereduced by imple- mentingavegetationmanagementplaninaccordancewithAp- pendix B. SECTION 503 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION 503.1 General.Buildingsandstructureshereafterconstructed, modified or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance withTable503.1.Class1,Class2orClass3ignition-resistant constructionshallbeinaccordancewithSections504,505and 506, respectively. SECTION 504 CLASS 1 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION 504.1 General.Class1ignition-resistantconstructionshallbe in accordance with Section 504. 504.2 Roof covering.RoofsshallhaveaClassAroofcovering oraClassAroofassembly.Forroofcoveringswherethepro- fileallowsaspacebetweentheroofcoveringandroofdecking, thespaceattheeaveendsshallbefirestoppedtoprecludeentry of flames or embers. 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 15 CHAPTER 5 SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS TABLE 503.1 IGNITION-RESISTANTCONSTRUCTIONa DEFENSIBLE SPACEc FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY Moderate Hazard High Hazard Extreme Hazard Water Supplyb Water Supplyb Water Supplyb Conformingd Nonconforminge Conformingd Nonconforminge Conformingd Nonconforminge Nonconforming IR 2 IR 1 IR 1 IR 1 N.C. IR 1 N.C.Not Permitted Conforming IR 3 IR 2 IR 2 IR 1 IR 1 IR 1 N.C. 1.5 x Conforming Not Required IR 3 IR 3 IR 2 IR 2 IR 1 a. Access shall be in accordance with Section 402. b. Subdivisions shall have a conforming water supply in accordance with Section 402.1. IR 1 = Ignition-resistant construction in accordance with Section 504. IR 2 = Ignition-resistant construction in accordance with Section 505. IR 3 = Ignition-resistant construction in accordance with Section 506. N.C. = Exteriorwallsshallhaveafire-resistanceratingofnotlessthan1-hourandtheexteriorsurfacesofsuchwallsshallbenoncombustible.Usageoflogwall construction is allowed. c. Conformance based on Section 603. d.Conformance based on Section 404. e. AnonconformingwatersupplyisanywatersystemorsourcethatdoesnotcomplywithSection404,includingsituationswherethereisnowatersupplyforstruc- ture protection or fire suppression. 105_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\05_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Friday, August 04, 2006 9:01:28 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen 504.3 Protection of eaves.Eavesandsoffitsshallbeprotected on the exposed underside by materials approved for a mini- mum of 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction. Fascias are required and must be protected on the backside by materials approved for a minimum of 1-hour fire-resistance-rated con- struction or 2-inch (51 mm) nominal dimension lumber. 504.4 Gutters and downspouts.Gutters and downspouts shall be constructed of noncombustible material. 504.5 Exterior walls.Exteriorwallsofbuildingsorstructures shallbeconstructedwithmaterialsapprovedforaminimumof 1-hourfire-resistance-ratedconstructionontheexteriorsideor constructed with approved noncombustible materials. Exception:Heavy timber or log wall construction. Suchmaterialshallextendfromthetopofthefoundationto the underside of the roof sheathing. 504.6 Unenclosed underfloor protection.Buildingsorstruc- tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5. Exception:Completeenclosuremaybeomittedwherethe underside of all exposed floors and all exposed structural columns, beams and supporting walls are protected as re- quiredforexterior1-hourfire-resistance-ratedconstruction or heavy timber construction. 504.7 Appendages and projections.Unenclosed accessory structuresattachedtobuildingswithhabitablespacesandpro- jections,suchasdecks,shallbeaminimumof1-hour fire-re- sistance-rated construction, heavy timber construction or constructed of approved noncombustible materials. When the attached structure is located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects over a de- scendingslopesurfacegreaterthan10percent,theareabelow thestructureshallhaveallunderfloorareasenclosedtowithin 6inches(152mm)oftheground, withexteriorwallconstruc- tion in accordance with Section 504.5. 504.8 Exterior glazing.Exteriorwindows,windowwallsand glazed doors, windows within exterior doors, and skylights shall be tempered glass, multilayered glazed panels, glass block or have a fire protection rating of not less than 20 min- utes. 504.9 Exterior doors.Exterior doors shall be approved noncombustibleconstruction,solidcorewoodnotlessthan13/4 inchesthick(45mm),orhaveafireprotectionratingofnotless than20minutes.Windowswithindoorsandglazeddoorsshall be in accordance with Section 504.8. Exception:Vehicle access doors. 504.10 Vents.Atticventilationopenings,foundationorunder- floor vents, or other ventilation openings in vertical exterior walls and vents through roofs shall not exceed 144 square inches (0.0929 m2) each. Such vents shall be covered with noncombustiblecorrosion-resistantmeshwithopeningsnotto exceed 1/4 inch (6.4 mm). Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in soffits, in eaveoverhangs,betweenraftersateaves,orinotheroverhang areas.Gableend and dormer ventsshallbelocatedatleast10 feet (3048 mm) from property lines. Underfloor ventilation openings shall be located as close to grade as practical. 504.11 Detached accessory structures.Detached accessory structureslocatedlessthan50feet(15240mm)fromabuild- ing containing habitable space shall have exterior walls con- structedwithmaterialsapprovedforaminimumof1-hourfire- resistance-ratedconstruction,heavytimber,logwallconstruc- tionorconstructedwithapprovednoncombustiblematerialson the exterior side. When the detached structure is located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects over a de- scendingslopesurfacegreaterthan10percent,theareabelow thestructureshallhaveallunderfloorareasenclosedtowithin6 inches(152mm)oftheground,withexteriorwallconstruction in accordance with Section 504.5 or underfloor protection in accordance with Section 504.6. Exception:Theenclosuremaybeomittedwheretheunder- side of all exposed floors and all exposed structural col- umns,beamsandsupportingwallsareprotectedasrequired for exterior 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or heavy-timber construction. See Section 504.2 for roof requirements. SECTION 505 CLASS 2 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION 505.1 General.Class2ignition-resistantconstructionshallbe in accordance with Section 505. 505.2 Roof covering.Roofs shallhaveatleastaClassA roof covering, Class B roof assembly or an approved noncombustible roof covering. For roof coverings where the profileallowsaspacebetweentheroofcoveringandroofdeck- ing,thespaceattheeaveendsshallbefirestoppedtopreclude entry of flames or embers. 505.3 Protection of eaves.Combustibleeaves,fasciasandsof- fits shall be enclosed with solid materials with a minimum thickness of 3/4 inch (19 mm). No exposed rafter tailsshall be permitted unless constructed of heavy timber materials. 505.4 Gutters and downspouts.Guttersanddownspoutsshall be constructed of noncombustible material. 505.5 Exterior walls.Exteriorwallsofbuildingsorstructures shallbeconstructedwithmaterialsapprovedforaminimumof 1-hourfire-resistance-ratedconstructionontheexteriorsideor constructed with approved noncombustible materials. Exception:Heavy timber or log wall construction. Suchmaterialshallextendfromthetopofthefoundationto the underside of the roof sheathing. 505.6 Unenclosed underfloor protection.Buildingsorstruc- tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the ground, with exterior walls in accordance with Section 505.5. Exception:Completeenclosuremaybeomittedwherethe underside of all exposed floors and all exposed structural columns, beams and supporting walls are protected as re- quiredforexterior1-hourfire-resistance-ratedconstruction or heavy timber construction. 505.7 Appendages and projections.Unenclosed accessory structuresattachedtobuildingswithhabitablespacesandpro- jections, such as decks, shall be a minimum of 1-hour fire-re- SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS 16 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 205_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\05_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Friday, August 04, 2006 9:01:28 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen sistance-rated construction, heavy timber construction or constructed with approved noncombustible materials. When the attached structure is located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects over a de- scendingslopesurfacegreaterthan10percent,theareabelow thestructureshallhaveallunderfloorareasenclosedtowithin6 inches(152mm)oftheground,withexteriorwallconstruction in accordance with Section 505.5. 505.8 Exterior glazing.Exteriorwindows,windowwallsand glazed doors, windows within exterior doors, and skylights shall be tempered glass, multilayered glazed panels, glass block or have a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 min- utes. 505.9 Exterior doors.Exterior doors shall be approved noncombustible construction, solid core wood not less than 13/4-inchesthick(45mm),orhaveafireprotectionratingofnot lessthan20minutes.Windowswithindoorsandglazeddoors shall be in accordance with Section 505.8. Exception:Vehicle access doors. 505.10 Vents.Atticventilationopenings,foundationorunder- floor vents or other ventilation openings in vertical exterior walls and vents through roofs shall not exceed 144 square inches (0.0929 m2) each. Such vents shall be covered with noncombustiblecorrosion-resistantmeshwithopeningsnotto exceed 1/4 inch (6.4 mm). Attic ventilation openings shall not be located in soffits, in eaveoverhangs,betweenraftersateaves,orinotheroverhang areas. Gable end and dormer vents shallbe locatedatleast10 feet (3048 mm) from property lines. Underfloor ventilation openings shall be located as close to grade as practical. 505.11 Detached accessory structures.Detached accessory structureslocatedlessthan50feet(15240mm)fromabuild- ing containing habitable space shall have exterior walls con- structedwithmaterialsapprovedforaminimumof1-hourfire- resistance-ratedconstruction,heavytimber,logwallconstruc- tion,orconstructedwithapprovednoncombustiblematerialon the exterior side. When the detached structure is located and constructed so that the structure or any portion thereof projects over a de- scendingslopesurfacegreaterthan10percent,theareabelow thestructureshallhaveallunderfloorareasenclosedtowithin6 inches(152mm)oftheground,withexteriorwallconstruction in accordance with Section 505.5 or underfloor protection in accordance with Section 505.6. Exception:Theenclosuremaybeomittedwheretheunder- side of all exposed floors and all exposed structural col- umns,beamsandsupportingwallsareprotectedasrequired for exterior 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or heavy-timber construction. See Section 505.2 for roof requirements. SECTION 506 CLASS 3 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION 506.1 General.Class3ignition-resistantconstructionshallbe in accordance with Section 506. 506.2 Roof covering.Roofs shallhaveatleastaClassAroof covering, Class C roof assembly or an approved noncombustible roof covering. For roof coverings where the profileallowsaspacebetweentheroofcoveringandroofdeck- ing,thespaceattheeaveendsshallbefirestoppedtopreclude entry of flames or embers. 506.3 Unenclosed underfloor protection.Buildingsorstruc- tures shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with exterior walls. Exception:Completeenclosuremaybeomittedwherethe underside of all exposed floors and all exposed structural columns, beams and supporting walls are protected as re- quiredforexterior1-hourfire-resistance-ratedconstruction or heavy timber construction. 506.4 Vents.Attic ventilation openings, soffit vents, founda- tionorunderfloor ventsorotherventilationopenings inverti- calexteriorwallsandventsthroughroofsshallnotexceed144 square inches (0.0929 m2) each. Such vents shall be covered with noncombustible corrosion-resistant mesh with openings not to exceed 1/4 inch (6.4 mm). SECTION 507 REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ROOF COVERINGS Theroofcoveringonbuildingsorstructuresinexistenceprior totheadoptionofthiscodethatarereplacedorhave25percent ormorereplacedina12-monthperiodshallbereplacedwitha roofcoveringrequiredfornewconstructionbasedonthetype ofignition-resistantconstructionspecifiedinaccordancewith Section 503. SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 17 305_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\05_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Friday, August 04, 2006 9:01:29 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen 18 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 405_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\05_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Friday, August 04, 2006 9:01:29 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen SECTION 601 GENERAL 601.1 Scope.The provisions of this chapter establish general requirements for new and existing buildings, structures and premises located within wildland-urban interface areas. 601.2 Objective.The objective of this chapter is to establish minimumrequirementstomitigatetherisktolifeandproperty from wildland fire exposures, exposures from adjacent struc- turesandtomitigatestructurefiresfromspreadingtowildland fuels. SECTION 602 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS DELETED SECTION 603 DEFENSIBLE SPACE 603.1 Objective.Provisions of this section are intended to modify the fuel load in areas adjacent to structures to createa defensible space. 603.2 Fuel modification.In order to qualify as a conforming defensiblespaceforindividualbuildingsorstructuresonaprop- erty,fuelmodificationshallbeprovidedwithinadistancefrom buildingsorstructuresasspecifiedinTable603.2.Forallother purposes, the fuel modification distance shall not be less than 30 feet (9144 mm) or to the property line, whichever is less. DistancesspecifiedinTable603.2shallbemeasuredonahori- zontalplanefromtheperimeterorprojectionofthebuildingor structureasshown inFigure 603.2. DistancesspecifiedinTa- ble 603.2 may be modified by the code official because of a site-specificanalysisbasedonlocalconditionsandthefirepro- tection plan. Personsowning,leasing,controlling,operatingormaintain- ing buildings or structures requiring defensible spaces are re- sponsible for modifying or removing nonfire-resistive vegetationonthepropertyowned,leasedorcontrolledbysaid person. Treesareallowedwithinthedefensiblespace,providedthe horizontaldistancebetweencrownsofadjacenttreesandover- headelectricalfacilitiesorunmodifiedfuelisnotlessthan10 feet (3048 mm). Deadwood and litter shall be regularly re- moved from trees. Where ornamental vegetative fuels or cultivated ground cover,suchasgreengrass,ivy,succulentsorsimilarplantsare usedasground cover,theyareallowedtobewithinthedesig- nated defensible space, provided they do not form ameans of transmitting fire from the native growth to any structure. TABLE 603.2 REQUIRED DEFENSIBLE SPACE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA FUEL MODIFICATION DISTANCE (feet) Moderate hazard 30 High hazard 50 Extreme hazard 100 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. 603.3 Community fuel modification zones.Fuel modification zones to protect new communities shall be provided when re- quiredbythecodeofficialinaccordancewithSection603,inor- dertoreducefuelloadsadjacenttocommunitiesandstructures. 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 19 CHAPTER 6 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FIGURE 603.2 MEASUREMENTS OF FUEL MODIFICATION DISTANCE 106_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\06_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:42:52 PM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen 603.3.1 Land ownership.Fuelmodificationzonelandusedto protectacommunityshallbeunderthecontrolofanassocia- tionorothercommonownershipinstrumentforthelifeofthe communitytobeprotected. 603.3.2 Fuel modification zone plans.Fuel modification zoneplansshallbeapproved prior to fuelmodification work andshallbeplacedonasitegradingplanshowninplanview. Anelevationplanshallalsobeprovidedtoindicatethelength ofthefuelmodificationzoneontheslope.Fuelmodification zoneplansshallinclude,butnotbelimitedtothefollowing: 1. Plan showing existing vegetation. 2. Photographs showing natural conditions prior to work being performed. 3. Gradingplanshowinglocationofproposedbuildings and structures, and set backs from top of slope to all buildingsorstructures. SECTION 604 MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE 604.1 General.Defensible spaces required by Section 603 shall be maintained annually, or as necessary in accordance with Section 604. 604.2 Modified area.Nonfire-resistive vegetation or growth shall be kept clear of buildings or structures, in accordance withSection603,insuchamannerastoprovideaclearareafor fire suppression operations. 604.3 Responsibility.Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures are responsi- ble for maintenance of defensible spaces. Maintenance of the defensiblespaceshallincludemodifyingorremovingnonfire- resistivevegetationandkeepingleaves,needlesandotherdead vegetativematerialregularlyremovedfromroofsofbuildings and structures. 604.4 Trees.Individual trees and/or small clumps of trees or brush crowns, extending to within 10 feet (3048 mm) of any structure, shall be pruned to maintain a minimum horizontal clearanceof10feet(3048mm).Treecrownswithinthedefen- siblespaceshallbeprunedtoremovelimbslocatedlessthan6 feet(1829mm)abovethegroundsurfaceadjacenttothetrees. Portions of tree crowns that extend within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the outlet of a chimney shall be pruned to maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 10 feet (3048 mm). Deadwoodandlittershallberegularlyremovedfromtrees. SECTION 605 SPARK ARRESTERS Chimneysservingfireplaces,barbecues,incineratorsordeco- rative heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel isused, shallbeprovidedwithasparkarrester.Sparkarrestersshallbe constructed of woven or welded wire screening of 12 USA standard gage wire (0.1046 inch) (2.66 mm) having openings not exceeding 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Thenetfreeareaofthespark arrestershallnotbelessthan four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney. SECTION 606 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATIONS 606.1 General.ThestorageofLP-gasandtheinstallationand maintenance of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance withthe InternationalFireCode or,intheabsencethereof,rec- ognized standards. 606.2 Location of containers.LP-gas containers shall be lo- cated within the defensible space in accordance with the Interational Fire Code. SECTION 607 STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Firewoodandcombustiblematerialshallnotbestoredinunen- closed spaces beneath buildings or structures, or on decks or undereaves,canopiesorotherprojectionsoroverhangs.When requiredbythecodeofficial,storageoffirewoodandcombus- tible material stored in the defensible space shall be located a minimumof30feet(9144mm)fromstructuresandseparated fromthecrownoftreesbyaminimumhorizontaldistanceof15 feet (4572 mm). Firewoodandcombustiblematerialsnotforconsumptionon thepremisesshallbestoredsoastonotposeahazard.SeeAp- pendix A. FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 20 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 206_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\06_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:42:52 PM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen SECTION A101 GENERAL A101.1 Scope.Theprovisionsofthisappendix establishgen- eralrequirementsapplicabletonewandexistingpropertieslo- cated within urban-wildland interface areas. A101.2Objective.Theobjectiveofthisappendixistoprovide necessaryfire-protectionmeasurestoreducethethreatofwild- fireinanurban-wildlandinterfaceareaandimprovethecapa- bility of controlling such fires. SECTION A102 VEGETATION CONTROL A102.1 General.Vegetation control shall comply with this section. A102.2Clearanceofbrushorvegetativegrowthfromroad- ways.Thecodeofficialisauthorizedtorequireareaswithin10 feet(3048mm)oneachsideofportionsoffireapparatusaccess roads and driveways to be cleared of nonfire-resistive vegeta- tion growth. Exception:Single specimens of trees, ornamental vegeta- tive fuels or cultivated ground cover, such as green grass, ivy,succulentsor similarplantsused asground cover,pro- videdtheydonotformameansofreadilytransmittingfire. A102.3 Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from electrical transmission and distribution lines. A102.3.1 General.Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from electrical transmission and distribution lines shall be in accordance with Section A102.3. Exception:Section A102.3 does not authorize persons nothavinglegalrightofentrytoenteronordamagethe property of others without consent of the owner. A102.3.2Supportclearance.Personsowning,controlling, operatingormaintainingelectricaltransmissionordistribu- tionlinesshallhaveanapprovedprograminplacethatiden- tifies poles or towers with equipment and hardware types thathaveahistoryofbecominganignitionsource,andpro- videsacombustiblefreespaceconsistingofaclearingofnot lessthan10feet(3048mm)ineachdirectionfromtheouter circumferenceofsuchpoleortowerduringsuchperiodsof time as designated by the code official. Exception:Lines used exclusively as telephone, tele- graph,messengercall,alarmtransmissionorotherlines classed as communication circuits by a public utility. A102.3.3 Electrical distribution and transmission line clearances. A102.3.3.1 General.Clearances between vegetation and electrical lines shall be in accordance with Section A102.3.3. A102.3.3.2 Trimming clearance.At the time of trim- ming,clearancesnotlessthanthoseestablishedbyTable A102.3.3.2 shall be provided. The radial clearances shown below are minimum clearances that shall be es- tablished, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts. TABLE A102.3.3.2 MINIMUM CLEARANCES BETWEEN VEGETATION AND ELECTRICAL LINES AT TIME OF TRIMMING LINE VOLTAGE MINIMUM RADIAL CLEARANCE FROM CONDUCTOR (feet) 2,400-72,000 4 72,001-110,000 6 110,001-300,000 10 300,001 or more 15 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. Exception:The code official is authorized to estab- lish minimum clearances different than those speci- fied by Table A102.3.3.2 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to and approved by the code official. A102.3.3.3 Minimum clearance to be maintained. Clearances not less than those established by Table A102.3.3.3 shall be maintained during such periods of timeasdesignatedbythecodeofficial.Thesite-specific clearanceachieved, attimeof pruning, shallvary based on species growth rates, the utility company-specific trim cycle, the potential line sway due to wind, line sag due to electrical loading and ambient temperature and thetree’slocationinproximitytothehighvoltagelines. Exception:The code official is authorized to estab- lish minimum clearances different than those speci- fied by Table A102.3.3.3 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to and approved by the code official. TABLE A102.3.3.3 MINIMUM CLEARANCES BETWEEN VEGETATION AND ELECTRICAL LINES TO BE MAINTAINED LINE VOLTAGE MINIMUM CLEARANCE (inches) 750-35,000 6 35,001-60,000 12 60,001-115,000 19 115,001-230,000 30.5 230,001-500,000 115 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. A102.3.3.4Electricalpowerlineemergencies.During emergencies,theutilityshallperformtherequiredwork totheextentnecessarytoclearthehazard.Anemergency 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 21 APPENDIX A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS(optional) 107_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\07_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:29:23 PM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen can include situations such as trees falling into power lines, or trees in violation of Table A102.3.3.3. A102.4 Correction of condition.The code official is autho- rizedtogivenoticetotheownerofthepropertyonwhichcon- ditions regulated by Section A102 exist to correct such conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the legislative body of the jurisdiction is authorized to cause the sametobedoneandmaketheexpenseofsuchcorrectionalien on the property where such condition exists. SECTION A103 ACCESS RESTRICTIONS A103.1Restrictedentrytopubliclands.Thecodeofficialis authorized to determine and publicly announce when urban- wildlandinterfaceareasshallbeclosedtoentryandwhensuch areasshallagainbeopenedtoentry.Entryonandoccupationof urban-wildlandinterfaceareas,exceptpublicroadways,inhab- itedareasorestablishedtrailsandcampsitesthathavenotbeen closed during such time when the urban-wildland interface area is closed to entry, is prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Residents and owners of private property within ur- ban-wildland interface areas and their invitees and guests going to or being on their lands. 2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police offi- cers,andotherdulyauthorizedpublicofficers,mem- bers of a fire department and members of the Wildland Firefighting Service. A103.2 Trespassing on posted private property. A103.2.1General.Whenthecodeofficialdeterminesthata specific area within an urban-wildland interface area pres- ents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of thedensityofnaturalgrowth,difficultyofterrain,proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall berestrictedorcloseduntilchangedconditionswarrantter- minationof such restrictionor closure. Such areasshallbe posted in accordance with Section A103.2.2. A103.2.2Signs.Approvedsignsprohibitingentrybyunau- thorizedpersonsandreferringtothiscodeshallbeplacedon every closed area. A103.2.3 Trespassing.Entering and remaining within ar- eas closed and posted is prohibited. Exception:Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas; their guests or invitees; authorized persons engaged in the operation andmaintenanceofnecessaryutilitiessuchaselectrical power, gas, telephone, water and sewer; and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty. A103.3Useoffireroadsanddefensiblespace.Motorcycles, motorscootersandmotorvehiclesshallnotbedrivenorparked on, and trespassing is prohibited on, fire roads or defensible space beyond the point where travel is restricted by a cable, gate or sign, without the permission of the property owners. Vehiclesshallnotbeparkedinamannerthatobstructstheen- trance to a fire road or defensible space. Exception:Publicofficersactingwithintheirscopeofduty. Radioandtelevisionaerials,guywiresthereto,andotherob- structions shall not be installed or maintained on fire roads or defensible spaces, unless located 16 feet (4877 mm) or more above such fire road or defensible space. A103.4 Use of motorcycles, motor scooters, ultralight air- craft and motor vehicles.Motorcycles, motor scooters, ultralight aircraft and motor vehicles shall not be operated withinurban-wildlandinterfaceareas,withoutapermitbythe code official, except on clearly established public or private roads. Permission from the property owner shallbe presented when requesting a permit. A103.5 Tampering with locks, barricades, signs and ad- dressmarkers.Locks,barricades,seals,cables,signsandad- dress markersinstalledwithinurban-wildland interfaceareas, by or under the control of the code official, shall not be tam- pered with, mutilated, destroyed or removed. Gates, doors, barriers and locks installed by or under the control of the code official shall not be unlocked. SECTION A104 IGNITION SOURCE CONTROL A104.1General.Ignitionsourcesshallbeinaccordancewith Section A104. A104.2 Objective.Regulations in this section are intended to provide the minimum requirements to prevent the occurrence of wildfires. A104.3Clearancefromignitionsources.Clearancebetween ignitionsourcesandgrass,brushorothercombustiblemateri- als shall be maintained a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm). A104.4 Smoking.When required by the code official, signs shallbepostedstatingNOSMOKING.Nopersonshallsmoke within15feet(4572mm)ofcombustiblematerialsornonfire- resistive vegetation. Exception:Placesofhabitationorintheboundaries ofes- tablished smoking areas or campsites as designated by the code official. A104.5 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames.Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames capable of igniting nearby combustibles shall notbeusedinurban-wildlandinterfaceareaswithoutapermit from the code official. Exception:Use of approved equipment in habitated pre- misesordesignatedcampsitesthatareaminimumof30feet (9144mm)fromgrass-,grain-,brush-orforest-coveredar- eas. A104.6Fireworks.Fireworksshallnotbeusedorpossessedin urban-wildland interface areas. Exception:Fireworks allowed by the code official under permitinaccordancewiththe InternationalFireCode when notprohibitedbyapplicablelocalorstatelaws,ordinances and regulations. The code official is authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed fireworks in violation of this section. APPENDIX A 22 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 207_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\07_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:29:24 PM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen A104.7 Outdoor fires. A104.7.1General.Nopersonshallbuild,igniteormaintain anyoutdoorfireofanykindforanypurposeinoronanyur- ban-wildland interface area, except by the authority of a written permit from the code official. Exception:Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designatedcampsiteswheresuchfiresareinapermanent barbecue,portablebarbecue,outdoorfireplace,incinera- tororgrillandareaminimumof30feet(9144mm)from anycombustiblematerialornonfire-resistivevegetation. A104.7.2Permits.Permitsshallincorporatesuchtermsand conditionsthatwillreasonablysafeguardpublicsafetyand property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or main- tainedinoronhazardousfireareasunderthefollowingcon- ditions: 1. When high winds are blowing, 2. Whenaperson17yearsoldoroverisnotpresentatall times to watch and tend such fire, or 3. Whenapublicannouncementismadethatopenburn- ing is prohibited. A104.7.3 Restrictions.No person shall use a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace or grill for thedisposalofrubbish,trashorcombustiblewastematerial. A104.8Incinerators,outdoorfireplaces,permanentbarbe- cues and grills.Incinerators, outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbecues and grillsshallnot be built,installedor maintained inurban-wildlandinterfaceareaswithoutapprovalofthecode official. Incinerators, outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbecues and grillsshallbemaintainedingoodrepairandinasafecondition atalltimes.Openingsinsuchappliancesshallbeprovidedwith an approved spark arrestor, screen or door. Exception:When approved by the code official, unpro- tectedopeningsinbarbecuesandgrillsnecessaryforproper functioning. A104.9 Reckless behavior.The code official is authorized to stopanyactionsofapersonorpersonsiftheofficialdetermines thattheactionisrecklessandcouldresultinanignitionoffire or spread of fire. A104.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to ener- gizedelectricallines.Novegetationshallbeplantedunderor adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, shall grow within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the energized conductors. SECTION A105 CONTROL OF STORAGE A105.1 General.In addition to therequirements of the Inter- nationalFireCode,storageanduseofthematerialsshallbein accordance with Section A105. A105.2Hazardousmaterials.Hazardousmaterialsinexcess of10gallons(37.8L)ofliquid,200cubicfeet(5.66m3)ofgas, or10pounds(4.54kg)ofsolidsrequireapermitandshallcom- ply with nationally recognized standards for storage and use. A105.3 Explosives.Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transportedordisposedofwithinurban-wildlandinterfacear- eas, except by permit from the code official. A105.4 Combustible materials. A105.4.1General.Outsidestorageofcombustiblemateri- als such as, but not limitedto, wood, rubber tires, building materialsorpaperproductsshallcomplywiththeotherap- plicable sections of this code and this section. A105.4.2Individualpiles.Individualpilesshallnotexceed 5,000 square feet (465 m2) of contiguous area. Piles shall notexceed50,000cubicfeet(1416m3)involumeor10feet (3048 mm) in height. A105.4.3 Separation.A clear space of at least 40 feet (12 192 mm) shall be provided between piles. The clear space shall not contain combustible material or nonfire-resistive vegetation. SECTION A106 DUMPING A106.1 Waste material.Waste material shall not be placed, deposited or dumped in urban-wildland interface areas, or in, on or along trails,roadwaysor highwaysor againststructures in urban-wildland interface areas. Exception:Approved public and approved private dump- ing areas. A106.2Ashesandcoals.Ashesandcoalsshallnotbeplaced, deposited or dumped in or on urban-wildland interface areas. Exceptions: 1. Inthehearthofanestablishedfirepit,campstoveor fireplace. 2. In a noncombustible container with a tightfitting lid, whichiskeptormaintainedinasafelocationnotless than10feet(3048mm)fromnonfire-resistivevegeta- tion or structures. 3. Where such ashes or coals are buried and covered with1foot(305mm)ofmineralearthnotlessthan25 feet (7620 mm) from nonfire-resistive vegetation or structures. SECTION A107 PROTECTION OF PUMPS AND WATER STORAGE FACILITIES A107.1General.Thereliabilityofthewatersupplyshallbein accordance with Section A107. A107.2 Objective.Theintentofthissectionistoincreasethe reliability of water storage and pumping facilities and to pro- tect such systems against loss from intrusion by fire. A107.3 Fuel modification area.Water storage and pumping facilitiesshall be provided with a defensible space of not less than30feet(9144mm)clearofnonfire-resistivevegetationor growth around and adjacent to such facilities. Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintaining wa- ter storage and pumping systems requiring this defensible APPENDIX A 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 23 307_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\07_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:29:24 PM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen spaceareresponsibleforclearingandremovingnonfire-resis- tive vegetation and maintaining the defensible space on the property owned, leased or controlled by said person. A107.4 Trees.Portions of trees that extend to within 30 feet (9144 mm) of combustible portions of water storage and pumping facilities shall be removed. A107.5 Protection of electricalpower supplies.When elec- trical pumps are used to provide the required water supply, suchpumpsshallbeconnectedtoastandbypowersourcetoau- tomatically maintain electrical power in the event of power loss. The standby power source shall be capable of providing powerforaminimumoftwohoursinaccordancewiththeICC Electrical Code. Exception:A standby power source is not required where theprimarypowerservicetopumpsareundergroundasap- proved by the code official. SECTION A108 LAND USE LIMITATIONS A108.1 General.Temporary fairs, carnivals, public exhibi- tionsandsimilarusesmustcomplywithallotherprovisionsof this code in addition to enhanced ingress and egress require- ments. A108.2 Objective.The increased public use of land or struc- tures in urban-wildland interface areas also increases the po- tential threat to life safety. The provisions of this section are intended to reduce that threat. A108.3 Permits.Temporary fairs, carnivals, public exhibi- tionsorsimilarusesshallnotbeallowedinadesignatedurban- wildland interface area, except by permit from the code offi- cial. Permitsshallincorporatesuchtermsandconditionsthatwill reasonably safeguard public safety and property. A108.4 Access roadways.In addition to the requirements in Section 403, access roadways shall be a minimum of 24 feet (7315mm)wideandpostedNOPARKING.Twoaccessroad- ways shall be provided to serve the permitted use area. When required by the code official to facilitate emergency operations, approved emergency vehicleoperating areas shall be provided. APPENDIX A 24 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACECODE 407_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.ps M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\07_AppA_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:29:24 PM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen APPENDIX B VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN Vegetation management plans shall be submitted to the code officialforreviewandapprovalaspartoftheplansrequiredfor a permit. Vegetation management plans shall describe all ac- tionsthatwillbetakentopreventafirefrom beingcarriedto- ward or away from the building. A vegetation management plan shall include at least the following information: 1. A copy of the site plan. 2. Methodsandtimetablesfor controlling,changingormod- ifyingareasontheproperty.Elementsoftheplanshallin- clude removal of slash, snags, vegetation that may grow into overhead electrical lines, other ground fuels, ladder fuelsanddeadtrees,andthethinningoflivetrees. 3. Aplanformaintainingtheproposedfuel-reductionmea- sures. To be considered a fuel modification for purposes of this code, continuous maintenance of the clearance is required. 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE 25 Grasses Agropyron cristatum (Crested Wheatgrass) Agropyron smithii (Western Wheatgrass) Buchloe dactyloides (Buffalograss) Dactylis glomerata (Orchardgrass) Festuca cinerea and other species (Blue Fescue) Lolium species (Rye Grass) Poa pratensis (Kentucky Bluegrass) Poa secunda (Sandberg Bluegrass) HerbaceousPerennials Achillea clavennae (Silvery Yarrow) Achillea filipendulina (Fernleaf Yarrow) Achillea - other species & hybrids (Yarrow)* Aquilegia - species & hybrids (Columbine) Armeria maritime (Sea Pink, Sea Thrift) Artemisia stelleriana (Beach Wormwood, Dusty Miller) Artemisia - other species & hybrids (Various names)* Bergenia – species & hybrids (Bergenia) Centranthus rubber (Red Valerian, Jupiter’s Beard) Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-in-summer) Coreopsis auriculata var.Nana (Dwarf Mouse Ear Coreopsis) Coreopsis – other perennial species (Coreopsis) Delosperma nubigenum (Hardy Ice Plant) Dianthus plumarius & others (Pinks) Erigeron hybrids (Fleabane)* Gaillardia X grandiflora (Blanket Flower) Geranium cinereum (Hardy Geranium) Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Cranesbill, Bloodred Geranium) Geranium species (Geranium) Hemerocallis species (Daylily) Heuchera sanguinea (Coral Bells, Alum Root) Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft) Iris species & hybrids (Iris) Kniphofia species & hybrids (Red-hot Poker) Lavandula species (Lavender) Leucanthemum X superbum (Shasta Daisy) Limonium latifolium (Sea-lavender, Statice) Linum species (Flax) Liriope spicata (Lily-turf) Lupinus species & hybrids (Lupine)* Medicago sativus (Alfalfa) Oenothera species (Primrose) Papaver species (Poppy) Penstemon species & hybrids (Penstemon) Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage, Azure Sage) Potentilla nepalensis (Nepal Cinquefoil) Potentilla tridentata (Wineleaf Cinquefoil) Potentilla verna (tabernaemontani)(Spring Cinquefoil; Creeping Potentilla) Potentilla – other non-shrubby species & hybrids (Cinquefoil, Potentilla)* Salvia species & hybrids (Salvia, Sage)* Sedum species (Stonecrop, Sedum) Sempervivum tectorum (Hen and Chicks) Stachys byzantina (Lamb’s Ear) Yucca filamentosa (Yucca) UTAHFIRE RESISTIVE SPECIES Adapted from “UtahForestFacts: FirewisePlants forUtahLandscapes” Utah State University Extension, 2002 continued 108_AppB_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg_25.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\08_AppB_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:57:00 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen APPENDIX B 26 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE Shrubs and Woody Vines Atriplex species (Saltbush) Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea) Ceanothus ovatus & others (Ceanothus) Cistus species (Rock-rose) Cotoneaster dammeri (Bearberry Cotoneaster) Cotoneaster horizontalis (Rockspray or Rock Cotoneaster) Cotoneaster – other compact species (Cotoneaster) Hedera helix (English Ivy) Lonicera species & hybrids (Honeysuckle) Mahonia repens (Creeping Oregon Grape) Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper) Prunus besseyi (Sand Cherry) Purshia tridentata (Bitterbrush, Antelope Bitterbrush) Pyracantha species (Firethorn, Pyracantha) Rhamnus species (Buckthorn) Rhus trilobata (Skunkbush Sumac) Rhus – other species (Sumac) Ribes species (Currant, Gooseberry) Rosa rugosa & other hedge roses (Rugosa Rose) Shepherdia canadensis (Russet Buffaloberry) Syringa vulgare (Lilac) Vinca major (Large Periwinkle) Vinca minor (Dwarf Periwinkle, Common Periwinkle) Trees Acer species (Maple) Betula species (Birch) Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) Populus tremuloides (Quaking Aspen) Populus – other species (Poplar, Cottonwood) Salix species (Willow) *Plantsorgroupsofplantsmarkedwithanasterisk(*)canbecomeweedyincertaincircumstances,andmayevenbenoxiousweedswithlegal restrictionsagainsttheirplantingandcultivation. CheckwithyourlocalExtensionofficeorStateDepartmentofAgricultureforinformation on noxious weeds in your area. Note:Some of the listed plants may not be considered “water-wise” or drought-tolerant for arid climates. 208_AppB_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg_26.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\08_AppB_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Wednesday, October 18, 2006 7:53:03 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen A. Subdivision Design Points 1. Ingress/Egress Twoormoreprimaryroads 1___ One road 10___ One-laneroadin,one-laneroadout 15___ 2. Width of Primary Road 20 feet or more 1___ Less than 20 feet 5___ 3. Accessibility Roadgrade5%orless 1___ Road grade 5-10%5___ Roadgradegreaterthan10%10___ 4. Secondary Road Terminus Loop roads, cul-de-sacs with an outside turning radiusof45feetorgreater 1___ Cul-de-sac turnaround 5___ Dead-endroads200feetorlessinlength 8___ Dead-endroadsgreaterthan200feetinlength 10___ 5. Street Signs Present but unapproved 3___ Not present 5___ B. Vegetation (IUWIC Definitions) 1. Fuel Types Surface Lawn/noncombustible 1___ Grass/shortbrush 5___ Scattereddead/downwoodymaterial 10___ Abundantdead/downwoodymaterial 15___ Overstory Deciduoustrees(excepttallbrush)3___ Mixeddeciduoustreesandtallbrush 10___ Clumped/scatteredconifersand/ortallbrush 15___ Contiguousconiferand/ortallbrush 20___ 2. Defensible Space 70%ormoreoflotscompleted 1___ 30%to70%oflotscompleted 10___ Lessthan30%oflotscompleted 20___ C. Topography Locatedonflat,baseofhill,orsetbackatcrestofhill 1___ Onslopewith0-20%grade 5___ Onslopewith21-30%grade 10___ Onslopewith31%gradeorgreater 15___ Atcrestofhillwithunmitigatedvegetationbelow 20___ D. Roofing Material ClassAFireRated 1___ ClassBFireRated 5___ ClassCFireRated 10___ Nonrated 20___ E. Fire Protection—Water Source 500GPMhydrantwithin1,000feet 1___ Hydrantfartherthan1,000feetordraftsite 5___ Watersource20min.orless,roundtrip 10___ Water source farther than 20 min., and 45min.orless,roundtrip 15___ Watersourcefartherthan45min.,roundtrip 20___ F. Siding and Decking Noncombustible siding/deck 1___ Combustiblesiding/nodeck 5___ Noncombustible siding/combustible deck 10___ Combustiblesidinganddeck 15___ G . Utilities (gas and/or electric) All underground utilities 1___ Oneunderground,oneaboveground 3___ All aboveground 5___ Total for Subdivision Moderate Hazard 50–75 High Hazard 76–100 Extreme Hazard 101+ 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE 27 APPENDIX C FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY FORM This appendix is to be used to determine the fire hazard severity. 109_AppC_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg_27.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\09_AppC_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:49:26 AM Color profile: DisabledComposite Default screen 28 2006 UTAH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE 209_AppC_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg28.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\09_AppC_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 9:57:15 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen INDEX A ACCESS Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402 Driveways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.2 Fire apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.2 Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.7 Individual structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.2 Marking of roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.4 Restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.1 Subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.1 ADDITIONS OR ALTERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .101.4 ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS OR METHODS. . . .103.3 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS . . . . . .602 C CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 CLASS 1 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504 Detached accessory structures . . . . . . . . .504.11 Exterior doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.9 Exterior walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.5 Protection of eaves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.3 Roof covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.2 Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.10 Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.8 CLASS 2 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505 Detached accessory structures . . . . . . . . .505.11 Exterior doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.9 Exterior walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.5 Protection of eaves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.3 Roof covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.2 Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.10 Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.8 CLASS 3 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506 Roof covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506.2 Unenclosed underfloor protection . . . . . . . .506.3 Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506.4 CONTROL OF STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A, Section A105 D DEFENSIBLE SPACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603 Fuel modification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 DUMPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A, Section A106 F FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY FORM . . . . . . .Appendix C G GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A I IGNITION SOURCE CONTROL . . . . . . . . .Appendix A, Section A104 INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT Authority to inspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.1.2 Citations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.4.4 Enforcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.2 Reinspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.1.3 Right of entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.3 Unsafe conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.4.5 L LAND USE LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A, Section A108 LIABILITY OF THE CODE OFFICIAL . . . . . . . . .102.3 LPG INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606 M MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101.6 MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE . . . . . .604 Modified area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.2 Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.3 Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.4 P PERMITS Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.4 Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.5 Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.8 Issuance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.6 Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2 Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.9 Revocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.10 Validity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.7 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE 29 110_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg_29.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\10_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:53:12 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen Work exempt from permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Information on plans and specifications. . . .106.2 Vegetation management plans. . . . . . . . . . .106.4 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CODE OFFICIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.1 PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103.1 PROTECTION OF PUMPS AND WATER STORAGE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A, Section A107 R REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ROOF COVERINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507 RETROACTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101.4 S SPARK ARRESTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605 STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 T TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103.2 U URBAN-WILDLAND INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.1 Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2 Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3 V VEGETATION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A, Section A102 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN . . . .Appendix B W WATER SUPPLY Adequate water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.5 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402 Draft sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.3 Hydrants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.4 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.8 Individual structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.2 Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.7 Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.10 Subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.1 Testing and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.9 Water sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.2 INDEX 30 2006 UTAHWILDLAND-URBANINTERFACE CODE 210_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006_pg_30.prn M:\data\CODES\STATE CODES\Utah\2006\Wildland-Urban\Final VP\10_Utah_WildlandUrban_2006.vp Tuesday, October 17, 2006 10:52:41 AM Color profile: Generic CMYK printer profileComposite Default screen