Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Springfield Township (Montgomery 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.

Springfield Township (Montgomery 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)(Springfield Township, PA CHAPTER 150: BUILDING CODE)

...CHAPTER 150: BUILDING CODE Section Pennsylvania Construction Code 150.01 Adopted by reference House Numbering 150.15 Definition 150.16 Building numbering system adopted 150.17 Responsibility in numbering buildings 150.18 Requirements for numbers Sellers to Display Final Approved Subdivision Plans 150.30 Applicability 150.31 Intent 150.32 Disclosure requirements; new construction 150.33 Residential disclosure statement; new construction 150.34 Plan of lot 150.99 Penalty...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Springfield Township (Montgomery County) ? No
Citation: § 13-7
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/11749188?highlight=ice&searchId=25830801848306615#11749188
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Design data shall read as follows:

Ground snow load: 30 pounds per square foot

Wind speed: 90 miles per hour

Seismic design category: C

Weathering: severe

Frost depth: 36 inches

Termite probability: moderate to severe

Decay: slight to moderate

Winter design temp: 10° F.

Ice shield underlayment required: no

Air freezing index: 1500

Mean annual temperature: 52° F

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Springfield Township (Montgomery 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)(Springfield Township, PA Municipal Code)

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