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County fire warden outlines how HB 41 changes HB 48; fee collection delayed but map appeals start after state explanation
Summary
Kane County fire warden Alexander Larson told commissioners HB 41 adopts the 2024 International WUI code, delays statewide fee collection until Jan. 1, 2027, and sets lot-assessment deadlines and a 30‑day map appeal window once the state issues its explanation.
Kane County fire warden Alexander Larson told the County Commission on May 12 that state lawmakers have adjusted HB 48 through HB 41, with four provisions county staff must track.
Larson said Utah will adopt the 2024 edition of the International Wildland‑Urban Interface code and that the county should confirm its local code language will adopt new state rules. "The enactment date for that, it is not required to be enforced until 01/01/2027," Larson said, urging staff to check local code references to ensure automatic adoption where intended.
Larson described the state’s risk scoring system and said…
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