Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Franklin Township (Erie County), Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Franklin Township, PA 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.

Franklin Township (Erie 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 Franklin Township (Erie County) ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

Franklin Township (Erie County), PA has an ordinance called Uniform Construction Code Opt-out–Ord. 2-2012.pdf where they repeal the election to administer and enforce the State Uniform Construction Code. Please read for further information.

 

Commercial Building Code

Franklin Township (Erie 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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