Mandatory technical compliance requirements

(1) The division shall establish and enforce specific technical standards including: (a) fire wall construction and continuity requirements as described in International Building Code, Chapter 7; (b) accessibility compliance verification procedures as described in International Code Council A117.1; (c) energy code inspection protocols with mandatory R-value verification; (d) mechanical, plumbing, and electrical system review depth requirements; (e) special inspection requirements for both structural and nonstructural elements; and (f) structural observation reporting mandates for Risk Category III buildings as defined in the International Building Code adopted under Section 15A-1-204. (2) The division may not issue a construction permit without verified compliance with Subsection (1). (3) The division shall use qualified plan reviewers and inspectors from the roster established under Section 63A-5b-1220 for all plan review and inspection activities. (4) Requirements related to safety and security standards established under Section 53-22-102 shall be coordinated through the school construction liaison as provided in Subsection 63A-5b-1202(6). (5) A school district may appeal technical compliance determinations under this section to the appeals panel established under Section 63A-5b-1221.