Utah · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in Utah now.

Utah amendments to IFC Chapter 11 existing-building rules (Utah Code 15A-5-205.5), effective Jul 1, 2026. Enforced by Local fire code officials; State Fire Marshal for state-owned buildings. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Retrofit and recertification in Utah

Checked on the source
In force

Utah amendments to IFC Chapter 11 existing-building rules (Utah Code 15A-5-205.5), effective Jul 1, 2026

Existing Group R (including hotels), E, I-1, I-2 and I-4 need CO detection per IFC 915; ERRCS in existing buildings only when the fire code official requires (mandatory for schools); existing standpipe and R-1 alarm retrofit sections deleted.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local fire code officials; State Fire Marshal for state-owned buildings

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force since Jul 1, 2026 (15A-5-205.5 text re-read Oct 15, 2026 in enrolled H.B. 45); no statewide dated retrofit deadline found

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in Utah

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in Utah today?

Utah amendments to IFC Chapter 11 existing-building rules (Utah Code 15A-5-205.5), effective Jul 1, 2026. Existing Group R (including hotels), E, I-1, I-2 and I-4 need CO detection per IFC 915; ERRCS in existing buildings only when the fire code official requires (mandatory for schools); existing standpipe and R-1 alarm retrofit sections deleted.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in Utah?

Local fire code officials; State Fire Marshal for state-owned buildings.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in Utah?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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