Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

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

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

Rush 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 Rush Township (Schuylkill County) ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Shannon Darker of Arro Consulting confirmed it is required and provided the following table. (Per email dated 9/24/20.)

Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria:

Ground Snow Load: 40

Wind Speed: 90 mph

Seismic Design Category: B

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 36", Termite – Moderate to Heavy, Decay – Light to Moderate

Winter Design Temperature: -7

Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: Established Under Flood Map

Air Freezing Index: 1000

Mean Annual Temperature: 1000

Commercial Building Code

Rush 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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