Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Covington Township (Lackawanna County), Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Covington Township, PA Forms & 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.

Covington Township (Lackawanna 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 Covington Township (Lackawanna County) ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, David Lamm, Building Code Officer of Covington Township, PA confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 6/1/20.)

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Commercial Building Code

Covington Township (Lackawanna 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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