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 West Chester, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Borough of West Chester, PA Code of 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 West Chester 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 (2015 IRC)(Borough of West Chester , PA Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Borough of West Chester ? Yes
Citation: § 45-2
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/6468637?highlight=code,codes&searchId=12691577110087530
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) shall be amended by inserting the following:

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Commercial Building Code

Borough of West Chester 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