Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Penn Township (Snyder County), Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Penn 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.

Penn Township (Snyder 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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Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2018 IRC)(Penn Township, PA § 202. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE.)

...ADOPTION OF UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE. The Uniform Construction Code, as contained in 34 Pa.Code, Chapters 401–405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the municipal building code for Penn Township. (Ord. 70, 6/3/2004, § 2)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Penn Township (Snyder County) ? Yes
Comments:

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

Commercial Building Code

Penn Township (Snyder 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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Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2015 IBC)(Penn Township, PA Municipal Code)

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