Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

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

• 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 Pottsgrove 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 Pottsgrove Township ? No
Citation: § 100-18
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/14660703?highlight=ice&searchId=18891549962664158
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) is to be revised to read as follows:

	Ground snow load	30
	Wind speed	90
	Topographic effects	No
	Seismic design category	B
	Weathering	Severe
	Frost line depth	36 inches
	Termite	Moderate heavy
	Winter design temp	14° F.
	Ice shield under-layment required	No
	Flood hazzards	Ord. 127, 1973; amended Ord. 202, 12/16/1996
	Air freezing index	500
	Mean annual temp	50° F

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Commercial Building Code

Lower Pottsgrove 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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