Section 205 - Amendments and additions to IFC related to means of egress and special processes and uses.

UT Code § 15A-5-205 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1008.2.1, Illumination level under normal power, delete exception.

(2) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9, Door operations, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.6 Exception 5."

(3) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9.2, Hardware height, "Exception:" is deleted and replaced with "Exceptions: 1."

(4) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9.2, Hardware height, Exception 2 is added as follows: "2. Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill may have one lock below 34 inches in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.6 Exception 5."

(5) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9.4, Locks and latches, Item 7 is added after the existing Item 6 as follows: " 7. Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.6 Exception 5."

(6) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9.5, Bolt locks, Exception 6 is added after the existing Exception 5 as follows: "6. Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.6 Exception 5."

(7) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9.6, Unlatching, Exception 5 is added after the existing Exception 4 as follows: "5. Group E occupancies may have a second lock on classrooms for purposes of a lockdown or lockdown drill, if: 5.1 The application of the lock is approved by the code official. 5.2 The unlatching of any door or leaf does not require more than two operations. 5.3 The lock can be released from the opposite side of the door on which it is installed. 5.4 The lock is only applied during lockdown or during a lockdown drill. 5.5 The lock complies with all other state and federal regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq."

(8) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9.7, Controlled egress doors in Groups I-1 and I-2, after existing Item 8 add Item 9 as follows: " 9. The secure area or unit with special egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction."

(9) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1010.1.9.8.1, Delayed egress locking system, Item 9 is added after the existing Item 8 as follows: " 9. The secure area or unit with delayed egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction."

(10) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section [BE] 1011.5.2, Riser height and tread depth, Exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: " 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."

(11) IFC, Chapter 10, Section [BE] 1011.11, Handrails, is amended to add the following exception: " 5. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 1014 and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 1014, handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."

(12) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1013.5, Internally illuminated exit signs, delete and rewrite the last sentence to read "Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times, including when the building is not fully occupied."

(13) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1025, Luminous Egress Path Markings, is deleted.

(14) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1029.15, Seat stability, delete Exception 2 and renumber exceptions.

(15) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1031.2.1, Security devices and egress locks, is amended to add the following: On line three, after the word "fire", add the words "and building."