Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Borough of East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Borough of East Pittsburgh, PA Ordinances
• 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.

Borough of East Pittsburgh 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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Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2018 IRC)(Pittsburgh, PA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Borough of East Pittsburgh ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, David Miller, Fire Marshal of the Borough of East Pittsburgh, PA confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 3/11/20.)

Commercial Building Code

Borough of East Pittsburgh 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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Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2018 IBC)(Pittsburgh, PA § 1001.08 - ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE.)

...The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401—405, as amended from time to time, is hereby declared to be part of this Title. (Ord. 9-2004, eff. 6-8-04)...