Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Spring Township (Berks 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.

Spring Township (Berks 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 Spring Township (Berks County) ? Undetermined
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Insert the following Design Criteria:

Ground Snow Load – 2,516/ ft2 

Wind Speed – 90 mph

Seismic Design Category – C

Weathering – Severe

Frost line depth – 36"

Termite – moderate to heavy

Decay – Slight to moderate

Winter Design Temp -130

Flood Hazards – See Code of Ordinances

Section P2603.6.1 Insert – "36 inches" and "36 inches"

Section P3103.1 Insert – "24 inches" and "24 inches" 

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Spring Township (Berks 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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Other Building Codes