Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Edgmont Township, 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.
Edgmont 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 Edgmont Township ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Susan Sharp, Building Department Administrator of Edgmont Township, PA confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 6/11/20.)
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Roof Snow Load: 30 psf
Wind Speed (mph): 90
Seismic Design Category: 30% g (gravity)
Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 36", Termite – Moderate to Heavy, Decay – Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp: 10°
Flood Hazards: (a) Ordinance 37 of 1971 amended, supplemented, or re-enacted, (b) Ordinance 141 of 1997, as amended
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m.02, 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km/h.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Sharp |
Susan |
Building Department Administrator |
SSharp@edgmont.org |
610/459-1662, Ext. 204 |
|
Commercial Building Code
Edgmont 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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