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 Jonestown, 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 Jonestown 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 Borough of Jonestown ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Russ Braun, SEO/BCO of the Borough of Jonestown, PA confirmed it is required with a Winter Design Temp of less than 32-degrees. (Per email dated 3/23/20.)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN DATA
| Ground Snow Load |
Wind Speed |
Seismic Design Catagory |
Weathering |
Frost Depth Line |
Termites |
Decay |
Winter Design Temp. |
| 30" 35" See note "a" |
90 mph -3 sec burst |
"A" |
Severe |
42- inches |
Moderate to Heavy |
Slight to Moderate |
0º F |
Note "a'' 30" at elevations under 1700' in elevation; 35" at all locations over 1700' in elevation
Commercial Building Code
Borough of Jonestown 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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