Utah Code § 63A-5b-1206: Mandatory technical compliance requirements.

(1) The division shall establish and enforce specific technical standards including:

(a) fire wall construction and continuity requirements as described in International Building Code, Chapter 7;

(b) accessibility compliance verification procedures as described in International Code Council A117.1;

(c) energy code inspection protocols with mandatory R-value verification;

(d) mechanical, plumbing, and electrical system review depth requirements;

(e) special inspection requirements for both structural and nonstructural elements; and

(f) structural observation reporting mandates for Risk Category III buildings as defined in the International Building Code adopted under Section 15A-1-204.

(2) The division may not issue a construction permit without verified compliance with Subsection (1).

(3) The division shall use qualified plan reviewers and inspectors from the roster established under Section 63A-5b-1220 for all plan review and inspection activities.

(4) Requirements related to safety and security standards established under Section 53-22-102 shall be coordinated through the school construction liaison as provided in Subsection 63A-5b-1202(6).

(5) A school district may appeal technical compliance determinations under this section to the appeals panel established under Section 63A-5b-1221.