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 (Westmoreland 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.
Penn Township (Westmoreland 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 (Westmoreland County) ? Yes
Citation: § 63-31
Municipal Code
https://ecode360.com/9964770Comments:
International Residential Code Table R301.2(1), insert the following:
GROUND SNOW LOAD: 40 lbs.
WIND SPEED (mph): 90.
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: D1.
Weathering: severe.
Frost line depth: 36."
Termite: moderate to heavy.
Decay: slight to moderate.
WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 5º F.
ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: Yes.
FLOOD HAZARDS: Map dated October 4, 1995.
AIR FREEZING INDEX: 1,000.
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 25º F.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Stack |
Mike |
Chief Building Inspector/Zoning Officer |
mikestack@penntwp.org |
724/744-2171 |
|
Commercial Building Code
Penn Township (Westmoreland 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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Other Building Codes
Penn Township, PA also adopted the following code:
2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Penn Township, PA Muni. Codes § 125-1 (adoption) and § 125-2 (amendments).
