Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Upper Providence 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.

Upper Providence 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) ? No
Citation: § 60-5
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/9970695?highlight=ice&searchId=27087793005653083#9970695
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) shall read as follows:

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 no

Air Freezing Index 1500

Mean Annual Temp. 52° F

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Upper Providence 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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