Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Porter Township (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania include the following.

• 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.

Porter Township (Schuylkill 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 Porter Township (Schuylkill County) ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc. on behalf of Porter Township (Schuylkill County), PA confirmed it is required per the following table:

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Schuylkill County 

For municipalities located in Schuylkill County and administered by Light-Heigel & Associates, Inc., new construction and alterations must adhere to the following climatic and geographic design criteria:

Ground Snow Load: 30 psf

Wind Speed (mph): 90

Seismic Design Category: B

Concrete Weathering: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 40"

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Decay: Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp: 0 Deg. Fahrenheit

Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: Check with Municipality

Climate Zone: 13

Radon Potential: High

Air Freezing Index: 1000

Mean Annual Temp.: 55 

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Porter Township (Schuylkill 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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