Chapter 8.10 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES ADOPTED

Sections:

8.10.010 - International Building Code and International Residential Code adopted.#

The International Building Code and International Residential Code, as adopted by the State of Utah and published by the International Code Council (ICC), establishing rules and regulations for the design, construction quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of building and structures are hereby adopted as the Building Code of South Salt Lake City, together with Rule R156-56 of the Utah Administrative Code, and the following Amendments: A.

Appendix J of the 2012 International Building Code is adopted and incorporated herein with the following amendment: Except as specified in Section J103 of this section, no person shall do any grading, removing or grubbing of existing vegetation without first obtaining a grading permit from the Building Official.

B.

Appendix P of the 2006 International Residential Code is adopted and incorporated herein.

C.

Building Permit Fees. A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the City as set forth in the consolidated fee schedule as adopted by the South Salt Lake City Council.

D.

Section 901.2 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS is hereby amended by adding the following wording;

E.

PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, public welfare, and to protect the owners and occupants of structures within South Salt Lake City by regulating and controlling the design and construction of buildings and structures.

F.

Except when they are in conflict with the provisions of Title 15A of the state code, and the technical codes adopted therein, the following technical codes are adopted by reference as ordinances of the City of South Salt Lake.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.020 - International Fire Code adopted.#

The International Fire Code, as adopted by the State of Utah and published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the South Salt Lake City. Appendix D of the International Fire Code is also adopted and incorporated herein. A.

Removal of Debris. All debris created from a fire shall be removed and the property restored to normal condition within ninety (90) days after the fire or as soon as the property is released by the fire marshal, the South Salt Lake City Building Official, or insurance adjuster, whichever is later. In the event the debris is not cleared, such debris shall be declared a nuisance and removed by the city at the expense of the property owner.

B.

Required Permits. All applications for permits required by the Fire Code shall be submitted to the building official in such form and detail as the city shall prescribe. All applications for permits shall be accompanied by plans required by the city and fees paid as set forth in the city's consolidated fee schedule.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.030 - Automatic fire extinguishing systems adopted.#

All newly constructed structures or buildings used for or to be used for human occupancy shall have an automatic fire extinguishing system installed in conformity with the requirements of the International Fire Code Section 903.1.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.040 - Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code adopted.#

The International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code, as adopted by the State of Utah and published by the International Code Council, establishing rules and regulations for the design, installation, maintenance, alterations, and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. Similarly, the International Fuel Gas Code applies to the installation of fuel-gas piping systems, fuel gas appliances, gaseous hydrogen systems, and related accessories are hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of South Salt Lake City.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.050 - Uniform Housing Code adopted.#

The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, printed as code in book form, and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials, providing minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, safety and welfare of the general public and the owners and occupants of residential buildings is hereby adopted as the Housing Code of South Salt Lake City. A.

Application. The provisions of the Housing Code shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, designed for or intended to be used for human habitation. Occupancies in existing buildings may be continued as provided in Chapter 34 of the International Building Code, except as to those structures found to be substandard as defined in the Housing Code.

B.

Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person whether as owner, lessee, sublessee, or occupant to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or premises or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Housing Code or any order issued by the building official pursuant thereto.

C.

Permits and Inspections. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure, or cause or permit the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure from the building official in the manner and according to the applicable conditions prescribed in the Housing Code.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.060 - Uniform Administrative Code adopted.#

South Salt Lake City hereby adopts the Uniform Administrative Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. Chapters on fees shall only be utilized to the extent they do not conflict with the provisions of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.070 - International Plumbing Code adopted.#

The International Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State of Utah and published by the International Code Council, is hereby approved and adopted as the city's plumbing code. Sections 106.1 and 107.1 of the 2012 International Plumbing Code are amended as follows: A.

Plumbing Permits. No new construction, alterations, or additions to existing plumbing shall be installed without first obtaining a permit and a fee paid according to the city's consolidated fee schedule.

B.

Plumbing Inspections. The building official shall perform all functions of plumbing inspection and shall, among other things, inspect the construction, installation, and repair of all plumbing fixtures, appliances, and apparatus connected with a plumbing system that are installed within the limits of South Salt Lake City and shall require that they conform to the provisions of the Plumbing Code.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.080 - National Electrical Code adopted.#

The National Electrical Code, as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and the State of Utah, printed as a code in book form is hereby approved and adopted as the Electrical Code of South Salt Lake City, including all city and state amendments that are incorporated herein by this reference. A.

Electrical Inspection. The building official shall perform all functions of electrical inspection and shall, among other things, inspect the construction, installation, and repair of all electrical light or power wiring, fixtures, appliances, or apparatus installed within the limits of the city and shall require that they conform to the provisions of the Electrical Code. The building official shall follow the same enforcement standards as are established and currently adopted by the State of Utah.

B.

Permits, Inspections, and Fees. No alterations or additions shall be made in existing wiring, nor shall any new wiring or any apparatus that generates, transmits, transforms, or utilizes any electricity be installed without first obtaining a permit therefor. All permit applications for electrical work shall be made in writing. The fee for electrical permits is set forth in the city's consolidated fee schedule.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.090 - Uniform Code for Building Conservation adopted.#

The city hereby adopts the Uniform Code for Building Conservation as published by the International Conference of Building Officials together with all appendices. All references to codes replaced by other codes shall mean the replacement codes.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.100 - Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings adopted.#

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, printed as a code in book form and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, providing for a just, equitable and practicable method whereby buildings or structure which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants, may be required to be repaired, vacated, or demolished, is hereby adopted as the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code for the City of South Salt Lake.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)

8.10.110 - Enforcement.#

A.

The building official or his/her designee is authorized and responsible for enforcement of all building related codes adopted by this chapter. The fire marshal or designee shall be the principal enforcement officer with respect to the fire codes.

B.

It shall be a Class B misdemeanor for any person to fail to comply with the provisions of this chapter and all codes referred to herein. In addition to any criminal prosecution, the city may pursue any other legal remedy to ensure compliance with this chapter including, but not limited to, injunctive relief.

C.

In addition to the other remedies provided under the Code, the building official or his/her designee, may record through the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office a Certificate of Noncompliance on a property when a notice of noncompliance has been served on a responsible person and violations have not been remedied by the date specified in the notice of noncompliance and such notice of noncompliance has not been appealed pursuant to South Salt Lake Municipal Code Chapter 2.22.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)