1. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a governing body in the state that issues a building permit may not:

   1. (a) deny issuing a building permit to a project solely because the project uses polyurethane insulated concrete form block that complies with Subsection (2); or
   2. (b) require a project to surface flame retardants on polyurethane insulated concrete form block that has a flame spread that is less than or equal to 25.

2. (2) A project may use polyurethane insulated concrete form block if:

   1. (a) the polyurethane insulated concrete form block is manufactured using expanded polyurethane foam that:

      1. (i) has a flame spread index that is less than or equal to 50;
      2. (ii) has a smoke index that is less than 350; and
      3. (iii) is capable of withstanding fluid pressure created by fresh concrete; and
   2. (b) the project is designed and stamped by a structural engineer licensed in the state.

Enacted by Chapter 249, 2016 General Session