Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Wilkes-Barre, 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.

Wilkes-Barre 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)(Wilkes-Barre, PA Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Wilkes-Barre ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Jason Humenanski of Construction Consultation Services, Inc. on behalf of Wilkes-Barre, PA confirmed it is required with this comment, "Furthermore asphalt shingles are required to be provided with underlayment and an Ice Barrier consisting of at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or of a self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet, and shall extend from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building in accordance with sections R905.2.7 and R905.1.2 of the 2015 International Residential Code." (Per email dated 12/11/20.) 

Commercial Building Code

Wilkes-Barre 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 (2018 IBC)(Wilkes-Barre, PA Sec. 7-31. - Uniform Construction Code administration and enforcement.)

...time to time, and its regulations. The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401—405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the municipal building code of the City of Wilkes-Barre. Administration...