Updated : 04/22/2024
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Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Lancaster, Pennsylvania include the following.Updated : 04/22/2024
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Lancaster, Pennsylvania include the following.Lancaster 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.Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2015 IRC)(City of Lancaster , PA Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge: yes
Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, shall read as follows:
Ground snow load |
30 PSF |
|
Wind speed |
90 mph |
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Seismic Design Category |
B |
|
Weathering |
Severe |
|
Frost line depth |
36 inches |
|
Termites |
Moderate to heavy |
|
Decay |
Slight to moderate |
|
Winter design temperatures |
11º |
|
Ice shield underlayment |
Yes |
|
Flood hazards |
*Lancaster City Zoning, Flood Plain Management Ordinances and Regulations |
|
Air freezing index |
974 |
|
Mean annual temperature |
51° |
Last Name | First Name | Title | Phone | Note | |
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Mansfield | Larry | Residential Code Official | lmansfield@cityoflancasterpa.com | 717/291-4724 |
Lancaster 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.. Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2015 IBC)(City of Lancaster , PA Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
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