Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Schuylkill Township (Chester 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.
Schuylkill Township (Chester 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 Schuylkill Township (Chester County) ? Yes
Citation: § 140-3
Municipal Code
https://ecode360.com/13601734?highlight=ice&searchId=25202164953106433Comments:
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Table R 301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, shall read as follows:
Ground snow load: 30 PSF.
Wind speed: 90 mph.
Seismic design: Category B.
Weathering: Severe.
Frost line depth: 36 inches.
Termites: Moderate to heavy.
Decay: Slight to moderate.
Winter design temperature: 14°.
Ice shield underlayment: Yes.
Flood hazards: Schuylkill Township Zoning Ordinance — Flood Hazard District.
Air freezing index: 689.
Mean annual temperature: 53.1°.
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Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Yocom |
Kimberly |
Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer |
zoning@schuylkilltwp.org |
610/933-5843 |
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Commercial Building Code
Schuylkill Township (Chester 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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