HB0409S01 | State Construction and Fire Codes Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill repeals and amends construction and fire codes under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act.

Highlighted Provisions: 

15 ▸ adopts the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, with amendments; and
16 ▸ adopts and amends certain National Fire Protection Association codes and
17 standards.

Bill Details
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ to Governor
Last Action: 
Mar 13, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 1
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This bill will require safety drills in schools and day care centers. This will prepare students if there is an emergency.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations work with Utah schools to educate and train students, parents ,staff and first responders on their school’s emergency preparedness and response plan by facilitating drills and exercises including evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place and reunification;

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations urge local and state policy makers to update policies to current standards, facilitate multiagency coordination, promote education and fund comprehensive emergency preparedness plans,

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.