Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Manheim Township (Lancaster County), 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.
Manheim Township (Lancaster County) 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 Manheim Township (Lancaster County) ? Yes
Citation: § 202-4
Municipal Code
https://ecode360.com/34612673?highlight=ice&searchId=19084805822850488Comments:
Table R301.2.(1), Climatic and Geographical Design Criteria shall read as:
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Ground Snow Load
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30 PSF
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Wind Speed
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115 Mph
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Topographic Effect
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No
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Special Wind Region
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No
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Seismic Design Category
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B
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Weathering
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Severe
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Frost Line Depth
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36 inches
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Termites
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Moderate to Heavy
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Winter Design Temp.
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11°
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Ice Shield Underlayment
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Yes
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Flood Hazards
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Section 816 Floodway Controls, Manheim Township Zoning Ordinance adopted June 24, 1968
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Air Freezing Index
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974
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Mean Annual Temperature
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51°
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Commercial Building Code
Manheim Township (Lancaster County) 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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