Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Penn Forest 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.
Penn Forest 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 Penn Forest Township ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Kathryn Forry, MCP for Penn Forest Township, PA confirmed it is required and provided the following table. (Per email dated 9/8/20.)
Table 301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load: 40
Wind Design: Speed – 115 mph, Topographic Effects – No, Special Wind Region – No, Wind-Borne Debris Zone – No
Seismic Design Category: B
Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Moderate
Winter Design Temp: 5
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes
Flood Hazards: FEMA
Air Freezing Index: 1,000
Mean Annual Temp: 49.5
Commercial Building Code
Penn Forest 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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