TITLE 9
BUILDING CODES AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 1
BUILDING AND RELATED CODES; REGULATIONS

SECTION:

9-1-1: Purpose And Intent

9-1-2: Codes Adopted

9-1-2-1: Code Amendments

9-1-3: Successor Codes

9-1-4: Removal And/Or Storage Of Snow In Violation Of Approved Plan

9-1-5: Outside Agency Approval For Development Prior To Planning Commission Review

9-1-6: Fees

9-1-7: Hazardous Materials

9-1-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT:

It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to establish the regulatory codes and guidelines to govern construction within the town in a thorough and concise manner while also providing for the adoption of changes to the codes and guidelines without the necessity of adopting new ordinances for each change or amendment to said codes and guidelines. (2010 Code)

9-1-2: CODES ADOPTED:

   A.   Building Code: The international building code (IBC), as adopted by the state, is hereby adopted as the official building code for the town, subject to section 9-1-3 of this chapter. (2010 Code)

   B.   Fire Code:

      1.   For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, the 2009 edition of the international fire code ("IFC"), and any subsequent editions, including the international fire code standards, is hereby adopted including appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J but not appendix A thereof, with such amendments as are set forth below.

      2.   Pursuant to Utah Code Annotated 10-3-711 (17-53-208), upon passage hereof, a copy of the international fire code shall be placed on file in the office of the town clerk for the use and examination of the public. (Ord. 2010-O-3, 12-9-2010, eff. retroactive to 7-1-2010)

   C.   Uniform Code For Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings: The town hereby adopts the 1997 edition of the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings (UCADB), as adopted by the International Code Council.

   D.   Wastewater Disposal Regulations: The town hereby adopts the Salt Lake Valley health department wastewater disposal regulations.

   E.   Other Codes As Approved: All other building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy and/or natural gas codes established and adopted as standard by the state, including amendments thereto, shall hereby become established as the adopted codes of the town, subject to section 9-1-3 of this chapter. (2010 Code)

9-1-2-1: CODE AMENDMENTS:

   A.   Amendments To The Fire Code:

      1.   The town of Alta hereby adopts by reference and incorporates herein the amendments to the international fire code, 2009 edition, adopted by the Utah state legislature pursuant to section 58-56-4 in house bill 308 (2010 general session).

      2.   Section 903.4.2 of the international fire code, 2009 edition is amended to read as follows:

903.4.2 Alarms. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system serving more than 20 fire sprinkler heads. Such sprinkler water flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building and interior spaces per NFPA 72 in an approved location. With the exception of R-3 occupancies where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

(Ord. 2010-O-3, 12-9-2010, eff. retroactive to 7-1-2010)

9-1-3: SUCCESSOR CODES:

The adoption of any and all codes, as established herein as the adopted codes of the town, shall also adopt any replacement or successor codes as they become adopted by the state and shall become effective by the town immediately upon passage by the state. (2010 Code)