Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.

Helpful resources for Center Township (Butler County), 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.

Center Township (Butler 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 Center Township (Butler County) ? Yes
Citation: § 2-107
Municipal Code https://www.centertownship.net/ordinances/chap2art1.pdf#page=4
Comments:

Table No. R-301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD: 25

WIND SPEED: 90

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 36", Termite – Mod to Heavy, Decay – Slight to Mod

WINTER DESIGN TEMP: O°

ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: Yes

FLOOD HAZARDS:  5-10-89 6-19-89

AIR FREEZING INDEX: 1,000

MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 48°F 

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Center Township (Butler 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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