Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Lower Allen 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.
Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen Township ? Yes
Citation: § 70-7
Municipal Code
https://ecode360.com/11210063?highlight=ice&searchId=18632638967266960#11210063Comments:
Table R301.2(1) is amended to insert the appropriate climatic and geographic design criteria, as follows:
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Ground snow load = 25 psf
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Wind speed = 90 mph
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Seismic design category = B
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Weathering of concrete probability = severe
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Frost line depth = 36 inches
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Termite probability = moderate to heavy
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Decay probability = slight to moderate
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Winter design temperature = 10º F
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Ice shield underlayment required = yes
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Flood hazards = Consult 9-30-77 FIRM and FBFM
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Air freezing index = 784
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Mean annual temperature = 53.1º F
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Government Officials
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717/975-7575 |
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Commercial Building Code
Lower Allen 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
Lower Allen Township, PA also adopted the following code:
2006 International Property Maintenance Code. Lower Allen Township, PA Muni. Codes § 162-1 (adoption) and § 162-2 (amendments).
