Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Frazer 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.
Frazer 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 Frazer Township ? Yes
Comments:
Table R301.2(1): Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is amended by inserting the following information in the spaces provided:
Ground Snow Load: 25 inches.
Wind Design:
1) Speed: 90 mph.
2) Topographic Effects: No.
Seismic Design Category: A.
Subject to Damage From:
1) Weathering: Severe.
2) Frost Line Depth: 36 inches.
3) Termite: Moderate to Heavy.
Winter Design Temperature: 5° F.
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes.
Flood Hazards:
1) May 2, 1985, (Ordinance No. 59) [§ 8-101 et seq.].
2) September 21, 2001, as amended or revised.
3) Community-Panel Numbers 421288 0089, 0093, 0094, 0227, 0232, 0234, 0235, and 0241.
Air Freezing Index: 1500.
Mean Annual Temperature: 50.5° F.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Lesniak |
Mike |
Penns Valley Code Enforcement Agency |
pvcode@verizon.net |
814/349-8177 |
|
Commercial Building Code
Frazer 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
Frazer Township, PA also adopted the following code:
2009 International Property Maintenance Code. Frazer Township, PA Muni. Codes § 5-201 (adoption) and § 5-202 (amendments).
