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 Pottstown, 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 Pottstown 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 Pottstown ? Yes
Citation: § 1302
Municipal Code
https://ecode360.com/14219535Comments:
Table R301.2(1) Insert appropriate design criteria as follows:
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Ground snow load = 30
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Wind speed (mph) = 90
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Seismic Design Category = B
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Weathering = severe
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Frost line depth = 36"
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Termite = moderate to heavy
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Decay = Slight to moderate
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Winter design temp = 14°
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Ice shield under-layment required = YES
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Flood hazards = as amended 4/12/2005 by Ord. No. 1981
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Air freezing index = 1,000
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Mean annual temp = 50°
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Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Keller |
Justin |
Borough Manager |
administration@pottstown.org |
610/970-6511 |
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Commercial Building Code
Borough of Pottstown 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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Other Building Codes
Borough of Pottstown, PA also adopted the following codes:
2009 International Property Maintenance Code. Borough of Pottstown, PA Muni. Codes § 301 (adoption) and § 302 (amendments).
International Electrical Code — Administrative Provision. Borough of Pottstown, PA Muni. Codes § 501 (adoption) and § 502 (amendments).
