15A-3-110. Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.

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Effective 7/1/2026

(1)A new IBC, Section 2306.1.6, is added as follows:

"2306.1.6 Load duration factors. The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at elevations above 5,000 feet (1,524 M)."

(2)In IBC, Section 2308.7.1, the words "6 feet (1829 mm)" and "4 feet (1219 mm)" are deleted and each replaced with the words "32 inches."

(3)A new IBC, Section 2406.6, is added as follows:

"2406.6 Glazing in Educational Occupancies (K-12). Exterior entrance level windows within 25 feet of an exterior entrance shall have ballistic glass or security glazing, extending from ground level to a minimum height of six feet from ground level.

Windows surrounding the interior of the classroom entrance or instructional areas shall have ballistic glass or security glazing installed, extending from the floor to a minimum height of six feet from the floor.

2406.6.1 Standard for Security Glazing in Educational Occupancies (K-12). For the purpose of this section, Ballistic glass is defined as glass certified at a minimum level of:

(i)Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL752-23, Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment,Threat Level UL-RF-E from Table C1 (Legacy Level) (2023); or

(ii)ASTM F3279-24, Standard Test Methods for Ballistic Resistant Security Glazing Materials,Threat and Performance Level 4, Ballistic Test Identity

(BTI)R1-T1-C5-2L under Table 1,Ballistic Criteria (2021).

Security glazing is defined as a clear or tinted durable material applied to glass doors and windows that enhances the structural integrity of the glass by preventing it from shattering and falling to the ground when impacted by an object and meets the minimum standard established by:

(i)ASTM F3561, Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack, minimum level 3 of Table 2, Potential Energy of Impactor and Drop Height (2023); or

(ii)ANSI Z97.1-15

(R20)American National Standards For Safety Glazing Materials used in Buildings safety performance specifications and methods of test, shall meet the durability requirements of Sections 5.3 and 5.4.

References:

Minimum Safety and Security Standards for School Facilities

State Security Chief: Subsections 53-22-102(3)(b) and

County Security Chief: Subsection 53-22-103(2)

State Board of Education Construction Guidelines: Sections 53E-3-702 ; 53E-3-706

Panic device: Section 56G-8-805"

Amended by Chapter 47 , 2026 General Session