Utah Admin. Code R432-6-6 - Application of Codes for New and Existing Buildings
(1) New construction, additions and remodels
to existing buildings shall comply with Department rules in effect on the date
the first drawings are received by the Department.
(2) If the remodeled area or addition in any
building, wing, floor or service area of a building exceeds 50 percent of the
total square foot area of the building, wing, floor or service area, then the
entire building, wing, floor or service area shall be brought into compliance
with rules governing new construction which are in effect on the date the first
drawings are submitted to the Department.
(3) During remodeling, new construction or
additions, the safety level which existed prior to the start of work shall be
maintained.
(4) Current licensed
buildings shall conform to Department construction rules in effect at the time
of initial facility licensure.
(5)
Buildings which are changing license classification shall comply with
requirements for new construction.
(6) Buildings undergoing refurbishing shall
comply with the following:
(a) All materials
installed as part of a refurbishing project shall comply with flame spread
ratings required by the fire marshal having jurisdiction.
(b) The facility shall keep written
documentation of compliance with codes and standards.
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