Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Upper Merion Township, 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.

Upper Merion Township 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 Upper Merion Township ? Yes
Citation: § 69-7
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/33991309?highlight=ice%20barrier&searchId=27040105282921758#33991309
Comments:

Amend Table 301.2(1) concerning climatic and geographic design criteria to:

Roof snow load	30 psf
Wind pressure	90 mph
Topographic effects	No
Seismic condition	B
Weathering	Severe
Frost line depth	36 inches
Termite protection	Moderate to heavy
Decay	Yes
Winter design temperature	14° F.
Ice barrier required	Yes
Air freezing index	689
Mean annual temperature	53.1° F.
Radon resistant	Yes
Flood hazards	FEMA Map dated March 2, 2016

Commercial Building Code

Upper Merion Township 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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