Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Butler Township (Adams County), 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.
Butler Township (Adams County) 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 Butler Township (Adams County) ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Wilbur Slothour of Land and Sea Services, LLC on behalf of Butler Township, PA confirmed it is required in the entire county of Adams. (Per email dated 6/20/20.)
Commercial Building Code
Butler Township (Adams County) 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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