Updated : 04/22/2024
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Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Easton, Pennsylvania include the following.Updated : 04/22/2024
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Easton, Pennsylvania include the following.Easton 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.Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2015 IRC)(City of Easton , PA Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge: yes
IRC Table 301.2.1 Climatic and geographic design criteria.
[Amended 9-11-2019 by Ord. No. 5683]
Roof snow load: |
30 pounds per square foot |
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Wind Design |
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Wind speed |
115 mph |
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Topographic effects |
Yes |
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Special wind region |
No |
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Wind-borne debris zone |
No |
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Seismic design category |
C |
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Subject to damage from: |
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Weathering |
Severe |
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Frost line depth |
36 inches |
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Termite |
Moderate to heavy |
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Decay |
Slight to moderate
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Winter design temperature: 9 |
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Ice shield underlayment required: Yes |
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Flood hazards |
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Jurisdiction entry to National Flood Insurance Program: June 18, 1971 |
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Air freezing index: Greater than 0 to 1,000 |
Last Name | First Name | Title | Phone | Note | |
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Koorie | Sharbel | Chief Code Administratro | 610/250-6746 |
Easton 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.. Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2015 IBC)(City of Easton , PA Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Easton, PA also adopted the following code:
2009 International Property Maintenance Code. Easton, PA Muni. Code § 456-20 (adoption).
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