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Senate approves amendment to adopt 2015 building code; sixth substitute passes on roll call
Summary
Senators passed the sixth substitute for House Bill 316 to adopt the 2015 building code and to remove inadvertent language around occupational licensing; the substitute passed on a roll call (25 yeas, 3 nays).
The Utah Senate moved forward with updates to the state's building‑code framework and approved an amendment to adopt the 2015 building code.
Senator Adams, speaking for the bill, said the measure updates four areas under the real‑estate and construction regulatory framework including mortgage and appraisal management provisions, and clarifies disciplinary grounds connected to criminal conduct while licensed. He moved amendment number 7 to strike inadvertent language relating to the division of occupational and professional licensing.
After debate the chamber took a roll‑call vote on the amendment and the substitute. The sixth substitute for House Bill 316 received a roll‑call result reported on the floor as 25 yeas and 3 nays. The sponsor said the amendment corrects drafting errors and reflected work with stakeholders including the home‑builders group.
Senators said they expected the change to harmonize Utah licensing language with the adopted building standards. The bill will be transmitted for additional consideration per regular legislative procedure.
