Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Mount Carmel 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.

Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel Township ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Rodney Neitz of Central Keystone Council of Governments on behalf of Mount Carmel Township, PA confirmed it is required throughout Northumberland County, PA. Mount Carmel Township is located in Northumberland County. (Per email dated 6/22/20.)

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For Uniform Construction Code adoption, click on this link and select Construction Codes.

Commercial Building Code

Mount Carmel 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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