Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Lower Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Lower Nazareth 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.

Lower Nazareth 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 Nazareth Township ? Yes
Citation: Website
Municipal Code https://lowernazareth.com/planningzoningpermitting#permitting
Comments:

Design Criteria for Lower Nazareth Township
Ground Snow Load: 30 psf
Wind Speed (mph): 90 mph
Seismic Design Category: Typically B or C **
**Calculate per adopted International Building Code requirements**
Site Class: D
Frost Line Depth: 36 inches
Termite: Moderate to Heavy
Decay: Slight to Moderate
Winter Design: 9
Ice Shield: Required
Air Freezing Index: 0 – 1000
Mean Annual Temp.: 55°
Flood Hazard: Jurisdiction entry to National Flood Insurance Program – June 18, 1971

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Lower Nazareth 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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