Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for East Caln Township, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • East Caln Township, 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.

East Caln Township 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 East Caln Township ? Undetermined
Citation: § 90-11
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/10738698?highlight=ice&searchId=15295122234884905
Comments:

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

	Ground Snow Load	30
	Wind Speed MPH	90
	Seismic Design Category	B
	Weathering	Severe
	Frost Line Depth	36
	Termite	M-H
	Decay	S-M
	Ice Shield Underlayment	10
	Flood Hazard	Yes
	Air Freezing	1,000
	Mean Annual Temp.	52.6

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

East Caln Township 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