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 Township, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Wilkes-Barre Township, PA Ordinances
• 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 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)(Wilkes-Barre, PA Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

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

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Thomas Zedolik, Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer for Wilkes-Barre Township, PA confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 12/2/2020.)

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Commercial Building Code

Wilkes-Barre 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 (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...