Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Pennsylvania enforces a mandatory state code; The Uniform Construction Code. Link to PA Building Codes.
Helpful resources for Valley 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.
Valley 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 Valley Township (Chester County) ? Yes
Citation: § 5-702
Municipal Code
https://ecode360.com/34369827?highlight=ice%20shield&searchId=27341597188492870#34369827Comments:
Table R301.2(1) the following design criteria:
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Ground Snow Load
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30 pounds
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Wind Speed
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90 mph
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Seismic Design Category
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C
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Weathering
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Severe
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Frost Line Depth
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36 inches
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Termite
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Moderate to Heavy
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Decay
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Slight to Moderate
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Winter Design Temperature
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14 degrees Fahrenheit
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Ice Shield Underlayment Required
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Yes
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Flood Hazards
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See Chapter 27, Zoning, of the Township Code of Ordinances
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Air Freezing Index
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1000
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Mean Annual Temperature
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51 degrees Fahrenheit
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Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Jeffers |
Kathy |
Code Secretary |
codes@valleytownship.org |
610/384-5751, Ext. 401 |
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Commercial Building Code
Valley 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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Other Building Codes
Valley Township, PA also adopted the following code:
2009 International Property Maintenance Code. Valley Township, PA Muni. Codes § 5-502 (adoption) and § 5-503 (amendments).
