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Utah Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Utah. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Utah Building Codes
• Utah's building codes are mandatory statewide. Local jurisdictions may amend them but only with state approval.
The 2009 I-codes and the 2008 NEC will become effective July 1, 2010.
Utah Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2009 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701) | Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2009 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701) | Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2009 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701) | Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2009 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701) | Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online. |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701) | Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2009; NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2006 | Brent Halladay Chief Deputy, Fire Prevention Bureau (801) 284-6350 or online |
 | Applies as a mandatory minimum | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2009 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701) | Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online. |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1 2004; ASME A17.1a-2005; ASME 17.1S-2005 | Utah Labor Commission, (801) 530-6850 |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2009 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701) | Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online. |
Utah Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Bruce Palmer Building Official - Structural Phone: (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511 |
| Plumbing | David Webster Building Official - Mechanical Phone: (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511 |
| Mechanical | David Webster Building Official - Mechanical Phone: (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511 |
| Electrical | Wesley J. Greenhalgh Building Inspector - Plumbing Phone: (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511 |
| Accessibility | Bruce Palmer Building Official Phone: (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511 |
| Fire Marshal | Brent R. Halladay Chief Deputy, Fire Prevention Bureau Phone: (801) 284-6350 |
| Elevator Inspector | Mike Simmons Assistant Chief Elevator Inspector Phone: (801) 554-9651 |
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