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 Yeadon, Pennsylvania include the following.

• 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 Yeadon 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 Yeadon ? Yes
Citation: § 122-7
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/30564050?highlight=ice&searchId=13007397803083730
Comments:

Table R301.2(1). The "[APPROPRIATE DESIGN CRITERIA]" shall be as follows:

Ground snow load = 30 pounds per square foot.

Wind speed = 90 mph.

Seismic design category = C.

Weathering = severe.

Frost line depth = 36 inches.

Termite = moderate to severe.

Decay = slight to moderate.

Winter design temperature = 14°.

Ice shield underlayment required = yes.

Floor hazards = dates as specified in the Yeadon Borough Code.

Air freezing index = 1,500.

Mean annual temperature = 53°.

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Borough of Yeadon 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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