Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for West Bradford 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.

West Bradford 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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Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2018 IRC)(Bradford Township, PA PART 1: UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE)

...PART 1: UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE Section 5-101 Election to administer and enforce 5-102 Adoption 5-103 Administration and enforcement 5-104 Board of Appeals 5-105 Savings and repeal 5-106 Fees...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for West Bradford Township ? Undetermined
Comments:

Table 301.2 (Page 7). Enter the following:

	Table 301.2.a.
	Roof snow load	30 pounds per square foot
	Wind pressure	22 pounds per square foot
	Seismic condition	1
	Weathering	Severe
	Frost line depth	36 inches
	Termite damage	Moderate to heavy
	Decay	Slight to moderate
	Winter design temperature for heating facilities	20° F.
	Radon-resistant construction required	Yes

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

West Bradford 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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Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (2015 IBC)(Bradford Township, PA Municipal Code)

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Other Building Codes