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 Ellwood City, Pennsylvania include the following.
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 Ellwood City 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)(Ellwood City, PA 1494.01 CODE ADOPTED.)
...(a) The Municipality hereby elects to administer and enforce the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101-7210.1103, as amended from time to time, and its regulations. (b) The Uniform Construction Code , contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401-405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the municipal building code of this Municipality....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Borough of Ellwood City ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Jeff Richardson of Richardson Inspection Services, LLC on behalf of the Borough of Ellwood City, PA confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 7/8/20.)
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Richardson |
Jeff |
Richardson Inspection Services, LLC |
risbuildingpermits@gmail.com |
724/406-0031 |
|
Commercial Building Code
Borough of Ellwood City 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 (2015 IBC)(Ellwood City, PA Municipal Code)
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Other Building Codes
Borough of Ellwood City, PA also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Borough of Ellwood City, PA Muni. Codes § 1492.01 (adoption) and § 1492.02 (amendments).
1993 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Borough of Ellwood City, PA Muni. Code § 1462.01 (adoption).
