Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.

Helpful resources for Westtown Township, Pennsylvania include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Pennsylvania

Residential Building Code

Pennsylvania adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Pennsylvania Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Westtown Township adopted the 2015 IRC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Westtown Township ? Yes
Citation: § 57-2
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/12393646?highlight=ice&searchId=30375606128957573#12393646
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Design criteria, insert:

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (mph)	Seismic Design Category	Subject to Damage From Weathering	Frost Line Depth (inches)	Termite	Design Temperature (degrees)	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required
30	90	B	Severe	36	Severe	10	Yes

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Westtown Township adopted the 2015 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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