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Municipality
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County
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Phone Number
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Proposed Changes
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Status
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Adams Township |
Butler
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724-282-3141
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area exceeding 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/23/09.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/25/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/11/09, 8:00 PM
Adams Township Bldg.
690 Valencia Road
Mars, PA 16046
Enacted on 5/11/09. |
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Amity Township |
Berks
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610-670-2552
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area exceeding 500 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/10/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/28/04.
Enacted 1/18/05. |
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Amity Township |
Berks
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610-689-6000
ext. 232
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Amendments agreed upon, after formal challenge:
Adopts IRC Appendix F (Radon Control Methods).
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area exceeding 500 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and provides exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/19/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/20/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/1/09, 7:00 PM
Amity Township Bldg.
2004 Weavertown Road
Douglassville, PA 19518
Enacted 4/1/09.
Challenged on 4/30/09. Challenge withdrawn after agreement reached on mutually acceptable changes.
Revised ordinance under review by L&I as of 6/23/10.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/25/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
August 18, 2009, 6:30 PM
Amity Township Bldg.
2004 Weavertown Road
Douglassville, PA 19518
Enacted 8/18/10. |
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Ashley Borough |
Luzerne
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570-824-1364
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Requires a building permit for the following residential work: all alterations; plastering, floor tiling, cabinets and countertops, retaining walls, detached garages, driveway cuts, re-paving of driveways, storage sheds over 200 sq. ft., and earth moving and grading. (Other items already requiring UCC permits are also listed.) |
Under review by L&I as of 7/03/07.
Many of changes found not to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); letter disapproving ordinance mailed 7/9/07.
Identical ordinance resubmitted and again disapproved on 3/04/08. |
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Baldwin Township |
Allegheny
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412-391-6920
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for the construction, erection or placement of all decks, porches and stoops.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/25/07.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/26/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
8/7/07, 7:30 PM
Baldwin Twp. Municipal Bldg.
10 Community Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Enacted 8/7/07. |
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Benton Township |
Lackawanna
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570-563-2661
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/11/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/15/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/1/08, 7:00 PM
Benton Twp. Com'ty Ctr.
Route 407
Fleetville, PA 18420
Enacted 10/1/08. |
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Bern Township |
Berks
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610-926-2267
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 200 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that will be provided with any utility service.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/14/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/26/05.
Enacted 2/1/05. |
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Bernville Borough |
Berks
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610-987-9290
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 500 sq. ft or more. Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that will be provided with any utility service.Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/30/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/14/05.
Enacted 2/7/06. |
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Bethel Township |
Berks
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717-933-8813
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 500 sq. ft or more. Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that will be provided with any utility service.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/23/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/02/05.
Enacted 11/14/05. |
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Bethel Township |
Delaware
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610-565-5100
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Requires a building permit for: deck, porch and stoop replacements and enlargements; the construction of residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 200 sq. ft.; the creation of habitable space in a basement; the replacement, repair or enlargement of concrete aprons around swimming pools; and, roof replacements or repairs (except where less than 25% of the roof area is involved). |
Under review by L&I as of 10/29/07.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/30/07.
Enacted 1/8/08. |
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Bethlehem Township |
Northampton
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610-865-3664
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Adopts all requirements of the International Fire Code, including Appendices B through G. Establishes additional requirements for outdoor fireworks displays. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/26/09.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/28/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
7/20/09, 7:00PM
Municipal Building
4225 Eastor Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Enacted 7/20/09.
Ordinance challenged 8/19/09. |
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Birmingham Township |
Chester
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610-436-4400
ext. 105
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 250 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/22/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/25/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
11/3/08, 7:30 PM
Township Mun. Building
1040 West Street Road
West Chester, PA 18428
Enacted 12/15/08. |
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Blooming Grove Township |
Pike
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570-775-6461
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 250 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/24/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/26/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
11/19/07, 7:00 PM
Blooming Grove Mun. Bldg
488 Route 739
Blooming Grove, PA 18428
Enacted 11/09/07. |
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Blossburg Borough |
Tioga
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570-673-5180
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 600 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/13/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/14/07.
Not enacted. |
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Braddock Hills Borough |
Allegheny
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412-281-5227
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/08/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/11/06.
Enacted 9/14/06. |
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Bradford Township |
Clearfield
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814-857-7283
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Requires a building permit for all electrical service alterations. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/01/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/10/05.
Enacted 7/05/05. |
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Brady Township |
Butler
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412-596-3287
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Requires a building permit for all buildings (except for agricultural buildings) exceeding 200 sq.ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/18/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/20/05.
Enacted 11/16/05. |
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Brookhaven Borough |
Delaware
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484-356-0555
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area in excess of 120 sq. ft. and all such structures, whenever they have any utility connections. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/13/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/21/05.
Enacted 6/06/05.
Ordinance challenged, but parties settled on 6/14/05. |
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Caln Township |
Chester
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484-879-2000
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Adopts Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G of the International Fire Code 2006. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/23/07.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/26/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/12/07, 7:30 PM
Caln Twp. Municipal Bldg.
253 Municipal Dr.
Thorndale, PA 19372
Enacted 4/12/07. |
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Cambria-Somerset COG
(Cambria Co.: Brownstown Borough, Dale Borough, East Conemaugh Borough, Ebensberg Borough, Franklin Borough, South Fork Borough, Stonycreek Twp.
Somerset Co.: Central City Borough) |
Cambria & Somerset
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814-266-3070
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 199 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for all residential decks that are supported by another structure.
Requires building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, except for the work excluded in section 403.62 of the UCC regulation as published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on 1/10/04. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/22/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/08/05.
Brownstown enacted 7/13/05.
Central City enacted 7/11/05.
Dale enacted 9/13/05.
E. Conemaugh enacted 8/09/05.
Ebensburg enacted 6/27/05.
Franklin enacted 6/01/05.
South Fork enacted 6/15/05.
Stonycreek enacted 11/08/05. |
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Canton Borough |
Bradford
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570-673-5700
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Establishes construction requirements for outdoor fuel burning appliances. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/08/06.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/21/06.
Enacted 7/10/06. |
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Charlestown Twp |
Chester
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610-240-0326
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Requires a permit for the following construction, repairs and alterations of residential dwellings that are currently exempt under the UCC regulations and/or IRC:
1. The construction, erection, or placement of any accessory structure, which is equal to or greater than 200 square feet, whether or not such accessory structure is connected to any utility.
2. The construction, erection, or placement of any accessory structure, which is less than 200 square feet if such accessory structure is, provided with any utility service. The applicant shall obtain a permit only for the purpose of inspection for the utility or utilities being installed or provided to the accessory structure.
3. Manufactured or industrialized housing pursuant to 34 Pa. Code Manufactured or industrialized housing pursuant to 34 Pa. Code 901(a).
4. Installation of tubing, piping, propane gas burning appliances, equipment or fixtures under the propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act.
5. Construction of individual sewage disposal systems.
Also, the amendment will exempt the following construction, repairs and alterations of residential dwellings that are currently not exempt under the UCC regulations and/or the IRC.
1. Replacement of windows and doors when there is no change in size of the existing opening.
2. Re-roofing of less than 25 percent of total area.
3. Addition or replacement of siding on the exterior of the residential structure.
4. Repair or replacement of any nonstructural portion of a deck or porch stoop.
5. Replacement of an appliance switch or receptacle with a switch or receptacle, which is the same or has a like rating.
6. The repair or replacement of any nonstructural member.
7. The repair or replacement of any sink, toilet, tub, shower, or similar plumbing fixture without relocation of any drain or venting device.
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Under review by L&I as of 6/23/11.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 08/26/2011.
PUBLIC MEETING: 11/07/2011, 7:30 PM
Great Valley Middle School
255 N. Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA |
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Carroll Township |
York
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717-432-4951
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/24/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/26/05.
Enacted 3/15/05. |
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Carroll Valley Borough |
Adams
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717-642-8269
ext. 3
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I-Fire Code: Adopt Appendix B
I-Residential Code: Add subsections to R313.3 that will require sprinklers in new residential construction, and water flow alarms and outside alarm bells on the mandated sprinkler systems. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/25/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503(b); approval letter mailed 7/12/04.
Enacted 9/14/04.
Ordinance challenged. Ordinance upheld 2/1/05. Reconsideration request denied 2/10/05.
Adams County Court of Common Pleas upheld ordinance. |
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Chester Township |
Delaware
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610-565-3700
ext. 245
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Requires that bedrooms have a floor area of not less than 90 sq. ft., and that all other habitable rooms, except for kitchens, shall have a floor area of not less than 70 sq. ft., in all buildings subject to the requirements of the International Residential Code.
Provides for administrative penalties. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/08/07.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/10/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/4/07, 7:00 PM
Chester Twp. Mun. Bldg.
1150 Engle Street
Chester, PA 19013
Enacted 10/4/07.
Ordinance challenged.
Revised ordinance submitted on 2/4/08. All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/05/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
3/6/08, 7:00 PM
Chester Twp. Mun. Bldg.
1150 Engle Street
Chester, PA 19013
Enacted 3/6/08. |
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Conewago Township |
York
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717-846-2004
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Requires installation of sprinklers in all new buildings in excess of 5,000 sq. ft., all new buildings housing flammable materials and which are in excess of 3,750 sq. ft., and in all new dwellings except for one- or two-family stand-alone dwellings. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/22/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/28/04.
Ordinance enacted 12/6/04.
Ordinance challenged. Challenge upheld and ordinance rendered null and void 5/24/05. |
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Conshohocken Borough |
Montgomery
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610-828-1092
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures in excess of 200 sq. ft.
Reinstitutes a building permit requirement for residential alterations and repairs.
Requires a building permit application to be made for residential emergency repairs within one business day.
(Only first change requires L&I approval.) |
Under review by L&I as of 11/4/04.
First change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/15/04.
Enacted 11/10/05. |
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Coolbaugh Township |
Monroe
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570-894-8490
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Adopts Appendices A, B (modified), C, D, E, F, and G of the International Fire Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/08/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/15/05.
Enacted 12/20/05.
Ordinance challenged.
Challenge upheld and ordinance declared null and void on 3/23/06. |
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Coolbaugh Township |
Monroe
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570-894-8490
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and most repairs.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/14/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/15/05.
Enacted 3/15/05. |
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Crafton Borough |
Allegheny
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412-208-3000
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 200 sq. ft., if they have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/20/07.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/22/07.
Council voted against enactment 6/11/08. |
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Cressona Borough |
Schuylkill
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570-668-1241
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Establishes requirements for outdoor furnaces constructed to supply heat to buildings, swimming pools and saunas. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/20/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 04/22/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
6/15/09, 7:30 PM
Cressona Munic. Bldg.
68 South Sillyman St.
Cressona, PA 17929
Enacted 6/15/09. |
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Cross Roads Borough |
York
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717-993-2086
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures in excess of 499 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/3/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/28/04.
Enacted 3/08/05. |
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Dallastown Borough |
York
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717-849-4128
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, except where specifically exempted in this ordinance. Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 250 sq. ft. |
Under review by L& I as of 7/14/05
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/20/05.
Enacted 9/12/05. |
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Delaware Township |
Mercer
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724-588-2040
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area larger than 500 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/18/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/19/04.
Ordinance enacted 11/3/04. |
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Delta Borough |
York
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717-848-4900, ext. 109
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Adopts Appendix F (Radon Control Methods) of the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/21/10.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/22/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/25/10, 7:00 PM
101 College Avenue
Delta, PA 17314
Enacted 10/25/10
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Dingman Township |
Pike
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570-296-8455
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area larger than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/16/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/22/04.
Enacted 10/19/04. |
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Douglass Township |
Berks
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610-408-3631
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 120 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/29/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/05/05.
Enacted 11/01/05. |
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Dover Township |
York
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717-845-3674
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Requires that all residential exit doors above 30" in height from ground level have landings, ramps, stairways, handrails and guardrails as required by the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/10/08.
Change found not to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); disapproval letter mailed 3/11/08. |
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East Cocalico |
Lancaster
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717-336-1720
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft. or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 400 sq. ft., if they have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions.
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Under review by L&I as of 3/17/10.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/19/10.
Enacted 6/2/10.
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East Earl Township |
Lancaster
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717-354-5593
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Adopts Appendices E., F., H., I., J. and K-K13 of the Int. Building Code and Appendices A., B., C., D., F., G., I., K., N., O. and Q of the Int. Residential Code.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 100 sq. ft. or with a lesser area, if served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and specifies thirteen exceptions.
Amends other administrative and enforcement requirements, as allowed by 34 Pa Code §403.102(l). |
Under review by L&I as of 1/30/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b), provided Appendix K of IRC is deleted and 3 missing codes are adopted as part of the UCC; approval letter mailed 2/03/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/14/09, 7:00PM
East Earl Twp. Bldg.
4610 Division Highway
East Earl, PA 17519
Enacted 4/14/09.
Challenged on 5/14/09. |
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East Greenville Borough |
Montgomery
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215-679-5912
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 44 exceptions.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 119 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/14/08.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b), provided two drafting errors are corrected; approval letter mailed 8/18/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/6/08, 7:30PM
E. Greenville Borough Bldg.
206 Main Street
E. Greenville, PA 18041
Enacted 10/6/08. |
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East Greenville Borough |
Montgomery
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215-679-5912
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a floor area equal to or greater than 200 sq. ft.
Exempts uncovered decks that are no more than 30” above grade only if the deck area does not exceed 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/20/11.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/24/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
6/28/11, 7:30PM
East Greenville Boro Hall
206 Main Street
E. Greenville, PA 18041 |
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East Hempfield Township |
Lancaster
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717-898-3100
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions.
Adopts Appendix F (Radon Control Methods) of the International Residential Code 2006. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/06/08.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b), provided two drafting errors are corrected; approval letter mailed 10/07/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
11/19/08, 7:30 PM
E. Hempfield Twp. Bldg.
1700 Nissley Road
Landisville, PA 17538
Enacted 11/19/08. |
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East Nantmeal Township |
Chester
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610-987-9290
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 200 sq. ft. and that have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/11/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/21/05.
Enacted 6/05/05. |
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East Pennsboro Township |
Cumberland
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717-732-0711
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Excludes from building permit requirements all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of less than 200sq. ft., as long as they have no utility connections.
Excludes from residential building permit requirements only those repairs and alterations excluded in section R105.2 of the International Residential Code.
Requires a building permit for all residential decks that are attached to another structure. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/17/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/28/05.
Enacted 4/20/05. |
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East Pikeland Township |
Chester
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610-933-1770
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 200 sq. ft. and that have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/25/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/08/05.
Enacted 4/05/05. |
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Edgmont Township |
Delaware
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610-459-1662
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 300 sq. ft, or, if 300 sq. ft. or less and having a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/09/06.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/15/06.
Enacted 4/19/06. |
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Edinboro Borough |
Erie
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814-734-1812
ext. 130
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area in excess of 192 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/28/10. |
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Edinboro Borough |
Erie
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814-734-1812
ext. 130
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area in excess of 192 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/28/10.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/01/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
3/9/2010, 6:30 PM
City Hall
124 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16412
Enacted 3/9/10. |
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Elizabeth Township |
Lancaster
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717-299-5251
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 400 sq. ft. that have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/25/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/02/05.
Enacted 6/14/05. |
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Elk Township |
Chester
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610-692-9232
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/28/10
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/29/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
Nov. 1, 2010, 6:30 PM
Elk Twp. Municipal Bldg.
952 Chesterville Road
Lewisville, PA 19351
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Elkland Township |
Sullivan
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570-326-6555
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 500 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/23/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/26/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/1/07, 7:00 PM
Elkland Twp. Municipal Bldg
Kobbe Road
Forksville, PA 18616
Enacted 5/1/07. |
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Ephrata Township |
Lancaster
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717-336-3015
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Allows the installation of an automatic sprinkler system along with metal bar joists and a reinforced concrete floor system in all residential use group buildings and dwellings, in lieu of using a concrete masonry party wall as required by Section 3.707.1 of the Township's UCC ordinance. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/25/2008.
Changes found not to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); disapproval letter mailed 02/26/08. |
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Ephrata Township |
Lancaster
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717-336-3015
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Adopts Appendix F (Radon Control Methods) of the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/08/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/10/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
6/19/07, 7:00 AM
Ephrata Twp. Bldg.
265 Akron Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
Enacted 6/19/07. |
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Exeter Township |
Berks
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610-779-4888
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Adopts Appendices E, F, and G of the International Fire Code 2006, establishes fines and permits fire authorities to set geographic limits for certain hazardous storage uses. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/03/06.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/13/06.
Enacted on 3/27/06.
Ordinance challenged.
Revised ordinance submitted and all changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/30/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/28/08, 6:45 PM
Township Hall
4975 DeMoss Road
Reading, PA 19606
Enacted 4/28/08. |
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Fairview Township |
York
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717-901-5222
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Proposed exemption of residential accessory structures that are less than 400 square feet, provided the structure will not be equipped with heating, cooling, electric, water or sewer service.
Proposed exemption of those permit exclusions set forth in R105.2 of the 2009 International Residential Code relating to alterations which do not make structural changes or changes to the means of egress to a residential building.
Proposed exemption of those permit exclusions set forth in R105.2 of the 2009 International Residential Code relating to repairs to residential structures.
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Approval Letter 4/11/2012
Meeting April 30, 2012 7:00PM
Fairview Township Municipal Building
599 Lewisberry Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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Falls Township |
Bucks
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215-949-9000
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures larger than 500 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for alterations and repairs in all buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/16/04.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/22/04.
Enacted 10/19/04. |
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Fishing Creek Township |
Columbia
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570-925-6205
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 500 sq. ft. or if less than 500 sq. ft. and served by any utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs that are excluded by 34 Pa Code §403.62.
Establishes permit requirements for recreational cabins that owners want to occupy as permanent residences. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/25/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/28/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/7/09, 6:00 PM
Township Building
3188 SR 487
Orangeville, PA 17859
Enacted 10/7/09. |
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Forty Fort Borough |
Luzerne
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570-287-8586
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 120 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 120 sq. ft. and that have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/08/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/09/06.
Enacted 12/18/06. |
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Forty Fort Borough |
Luzerne
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570-287-8586 ext. 37
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 5 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/22.10.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/24/10. |
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Forward Township |
Allegheny
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412-384-1761
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area in excess of 300 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/07/07.
Enacted 1/7/08. |
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Germany Township |
Adams
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717-334-6718
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area in excess of 250 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/15/10.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/19/10.
PUBLIC MEETING: Dec. 13, 2010 6:00 PM
427 Mengus Road
Littlestown, PA 17340
Enacted 12/13/10. |
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Greater Jefferson Area COG: Boroughs of Brookville, Summerville and Timblin (but not Big Run), and Townships of Barnett, Bell, Beaver, Clover, Eldred, Gaskill, Heath, Henderson, Knox, McCalmont, Oliver, Perry, Polk, Porter, Ringgold, Rose, Union, Warsaw, Washington, Winslow and Young. |
Jefferson
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814-265-8539
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Requires a building permit for all residential electrical service upgrades or renovations. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/26/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/09/05. |
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Green Lane Borough |
Montgomery
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610-476-7212
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Restricts the sale of certain pyrotechnics and open burning, and establishes fines for violations of these restrictions. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/09/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/17/06.
Enacted 7/13/06. |
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Hamburg Borough |
Berks
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610-372-7700
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 300 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 8 exceptions.
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Under review by L&I as of 7/19/10.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/20/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
8/23/10, 7:00 PM
Hamburg Municipal Ctr.
61 North Third Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
Enacted 8/23/10.
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Hamilton Township |
Adams
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717-232-5000
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Adopts Appendix B of the International Fire Code.
Requires installation of sprinklers in buildings with two or more family dwellings and in all townhouses, and water-flow alarms on these systems. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/08/07.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/19/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/7/08, 7:00 PM
Hamilton Twp. Mun. Bldg.
272 Mummerts Church Road
Abbottstown, PA 17301
Enacted 4/7/08.
Ordinance challenged 5/5/08.
Continuance granted on hearing on 10/1/08, pending decision to adopt residential sprinkler requirements as part of UCC.
Ordinance challenge dismissed as settled, ended and discontinued on Oct. 6, 2011. |
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Hamiltonban Township |
Adams
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717-642-0022
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area in excess of 250 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/27/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/28/05.
Enacted 8/02/05. |
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Hanover Township |
Northampton
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610-865-3664
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Adopts the requirements (including Appendices) of the International Fire Code not adopted by 34 Pa Code §403.21. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/21/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/22/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/26/09, 7:00 PM
Municipal Building
3630 Jacksonville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Enacted 6/23/09.
Ordinance challenged 7/23/09.
Dismissed as moot, discontinued and ended February 6, 2012. |
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Hazle Township |
Luzerne
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570-233-0121
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Requires that residential sprinkler system drawings be designed or approved by a licensed design professional or a NICET certified professional, and that such systems be installed and tested by a certified sprinkler installer. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/01/10.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/02/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
1/11/11, 5:30 PM
Hazle Twp. Building
103 West 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
Ordinance not enacted. |
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Hazle Township |
Luzerne
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570-453-2466
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I-Residential Code: Amends section M1804.2.5.1 to require direct vent terminations of not less than 7 ft., when the manufacturer does not specify a clearance height over a walkway, balcony or deck area. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/26/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/18/05.
Enacted 11/14/05. |
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Hazle Township |
Luzerne
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570-453-2466
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Requires a building permit for all detached accessory structures.
I-Residential Code: Amends sections R309.1, R403.1, R403.1.3, R405.1, R502.2.1, R602.8, R611.1, R1004.1, M1401, P2904.5.1, Table P2904.4.1, Table 2904.5., Table P3002.1, Table P3202.4, P3201.4, P3113.1, and E3601. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/29/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/6/05.
Enacted 2/2/05.
Challenged; settled on 6/23/05 after ordinance was amended. |
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Hazleton City |
Luzerne
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570-455-2999
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures of more than 120 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, except for painting, papering, tiling, carpeting and similar finish work.
Requires a permit for siding on residential and commercial buildings.
Amends other administrative and enforcement requirements, as allowed by 34 Pa Code §403.102(l). |
Under review by L&I as of 1/20/09.
All changes requiring L&I approval found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/22/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/23/09, 6:30 PM
Hazleton City Hall
40 North Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
Enacted 6/18/09. |
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Honey Brook Township |
Chester
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610-273-3970
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures larger than 499 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/20/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503(b); approval letter mailed 8/27/04.
Enacted 10/13/04. |
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Indian Lake Borough |
Somerset
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814-443-4681
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Adopts the requirements of 35 P.S. § 7210.902 (b) for enforcement of UCC in all uncertified buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/23/09.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/24/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/8/09, 6:00 PM
Borough Office
1301 Causeway Drive
Central City, PA 15926
Enacted 4/08/09. |
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Ingram Borough |
Allegheny
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412-281-5227
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/25/06.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/29/06.
Enacted 10/09/06. |
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Jefferson Township |
Berks
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610-987-9290
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 500 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/14/07.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/15/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/12/07, 9:00 AM
Jefferson Twp. Mun. Bldg.
5 Solly Lane
Bernville, PA 19506
Enacted 5/12/07. |
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Kenhorst Borough |
Berks
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610-775-0888
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/24/08.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/25/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
8/7/08, 7:30 PM
Kenhorst Borough Hall
339 S. Kenhorst Blvd.
Kenhorst, PA 19607 |
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Kennedy Township |
Allegheny
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412-787-5422
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Establishes a number of changes relative to building permits, including: requiring permits for most alterations and repairs; limiting the validity of building permits to 180 days; regulating all decks and residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 120 sq. ft.; and establishing municipal administrative penalties. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/20/09.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/23/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
Dec. 30, 2009, 7:00 AM
Kennedy Twp. Bldg.
340 Forest Grove Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Enacted 12/30/09. |
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Kidder Township |
Carbon
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570-722-8179
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Requires a building permit for any residential utility and miscellaneous use structure with a building area exceeding 200 sq. ft.
Amends UCC by exempting from a permit only the residential work listed in the I-Residential Code (section R105.2) |
Under review by L&I as of 3/14/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/29/05.
Enacted 2/17/05. |
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Kulpmont Borough |
Northumberland
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570-373-3782
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 120 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/11/07.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/12/07. |
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Kutztown Borough |
Berks
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610-683-3290
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area larger than 200 sq. ft., but limits compliance with footer and foundation requirements to structures of this type only when over 400 sq. ft.
Amends UCC by exempting from a permit only the residential work listed in the I-Residential Code (section R105.2). |
Under review by L&I as of 3/21/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/29/05.
Enacted 5/24/05. |
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Lackawaxen Township |
Pike
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570-296-6453
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Requires a building permit for finishing residential basements, converting rooms to bedrooms and conversion of any non-habitable space to a habitable space.
Requires a building permit for decks attached to dwelling units.
Seeks to reinstitute a requirement for the installation of hard-wired smoke detectors when residential dwellings are altered or added on to.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures of 100 sq. ft. or more.
Ordinance revision: residential utility and miscellaneous structures of 400 sq. ft. or more require a building permit. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/09/06.
All changes except smoke detector requirement found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/17/06.
Enacted 6/21/06.
Revision under review by L&I as of 12/10/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/12/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
1/21/09, 6:30 PM
Twp. Municipal Bldg.
116 Township Road
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
Enacted 1/21/09. |
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Lancaster City |
Lancaster
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717-291-4700
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Administrative Amendments; Section 403.1(b)(3) by changing 1,000 square feet to 200 square feet. Section 403.42(c)(1) by deleting from subsection (vi) "cabinets and similar finishing work"; and by deleting from subsection (xiii) "Window replacement without structural change."
Revisions:
Amendment of Section 403.1(b)(3) by changing 1,000 square feet to 200 square feet.
Amendment to Section 403.42(c)(1) by deleting from subsection (vi) "cabinets and similar finishing work"; and by deleting from subsection (xiii) "Window replacement without structural change."
Amendment to Section 403.42a(b) by adding language relating to permit fees.
Amendment to Section 403.45 Inspections, subsection (c) by adding language relating to structures, equipment, or other systems not ready for the scheduled inspection, requiring the contractor to be responsible for payment of additional fees.
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Revision under review by L&I as of 03/21/2012.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 03/28/2012.
Revision under review by L&I as of: 5/4/2012.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/9/2012. Approval letter mailed 5/10/2012.
Public Hearing:
6/12/2012 7:30pm
Council Chambers
100 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
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Lancaster City |
Lancaster
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570-296-6453
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Administrative Amendments; Sections 403.62 through 403.65 relating to permit requirements and exceptions, permit applications, the grant, denial and effect of permits, inspections, and certificates of use and occupancy for residential buildings are hereby amended to conform to Sections 403-42 through 403.46 so that the requirements for residential buildings and noresidential buildings and structures are the same.
A building permit shall be required for the erection, construction or placement of detached utility and miscellaneous use structures, such as private garages, carports, greenhouses, gazebos and shed accessory to single family homes, if greater than 200 square feet in building area.
Where detached utility and miscellansous use structures, such as provate garages, carports, greenhouses, gazebos and sheds accessory to single family homes of 200 square feet or less in building area are connected to a public utility, an appropriate permit for the public utility connection is required.
A building permit shall be required for residential alterations or repairs as set forth in Section 403.62 of the Uniform Construction Code. |
Revision under review by L&I as of 9/15/11.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/23/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/11/11, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
100 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
Council vote scheduled for:
10/25/11, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
100 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA |
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Lancaster City |
Lancaster
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570-296-6453
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Proposes technical amendments to the International Residential Code Section 1, Sections: R110.2 Use and Occupancy; R202 Definition of Building Sewer; R314.1 Smoke Detection and Notification; R301.2(1) Climate and Geographic Design Criteria; R319.1 Site Address; R322.1.6 Protection of mechanical and electrical systems; R322.2.1 Elevation Requirements; R403.1 Footings; R403.1.1 Footings Minimum Size; R602.3.1 Bearing Studs; R602.3.1 Bearing Studs Exceptions; M1801.3.2 Flue Passageways; P2603.6 Freezing; P2719 Floor Drains; P2903.10 Hose Bibb; P2903.7 Size of Water Service Mains, Branch Mains and Risers; P2905.4Water service pipe; Appendix H Patio Covers
Proposes technical amendments to the International Building Code Section 2, Sections: 202 Definition of building code official; 301.2 Address identification required; 903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms; 907.6.5 Monitoring; 907.6.5.1 Automatic telephone dialing devices; 912.2.2 Fire department connections-existing buildings; 912.4 Signs; 1608.1 Snow loads general; 1612.3 Establishing of flood hazard areas; 3303.4 Vacant lot; 3303.6 Utility connections; 3303 Demolition; 3307 Protection of adjoining property; B101.1 Application; B101.2Membership; B101.3 Notice of meeting; B101.4 Board decision; B101.5 Application for appeal; B101.6 Fees; Appendix H 101.1 General; Appendix H 104 Identification.
Proposes technical amendments to the International Mechanical Code Sections: 506.3 Ducts serving type 1 hoods; 507 Commercial kitchen hoods; 507.1 General; 801.18.2 Flue passageways;
Proposes technical amendments to the International Plumbing Code, Sections: 202 Definition building sewer; 301.3 Connections to the sanitary drainage system; 301.6 Prohibited locations; 302.2 Industrial wastes; 305.6 Freezing; 412 Floor drains; 603.1 Water service pipe; 608.15.4.2 Hose connection; 803 Special wastes; 1003 Interceptors and sewers, Sub section 1003.1; 1113 Sumps.
Proposes amendments for violations and penalties establishing fines ranging from $100 to $1000 with additional step increase on secondary and third offenses. Establishes acceptable time frames for corrective actions and fines for failure to conduct corrective actions.
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Revision under review by L&I as of 03/25/2013.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/23/2013, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
100 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
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Lawrenceville Borough |
Tioga
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570-827-2066
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 256 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/30/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/13/05.
Enacted 9/06/05. |
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Leesport Borough |
Berks
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610-376-7252
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 200 sq. ft. and that will have no utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are greater than 199 square feet and that exceed one story in height.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/18/04.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/24/04.
Enacted 5/20/05. |
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Liberty Borough |
Tioga
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570-324-6372
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 400 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/03/06.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/6/06.
Enacted 4/18/06. |
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Ligonier Borough |
Westmoreland
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724-238-5877
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Requires a building permit for outdoor fuel burning appliances, establishes specifications and limits the types of fuel for these appliances. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/03/08.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/05/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/6/08, 6:45 PM
Ligonier Town Hall
120 East Main Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Enacted 10/6/08. |
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Limerick Township |
Montgomery
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215-661-0400
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/13/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/14/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/26/07, 7:00 PM
Limerick Twp. Mun. Bldg.
646 West Ridge Pike
Limerick, PA 19468
Enacted 4/26/07. |
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Liverpool Borough |
Perry
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717-975-2840
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures exceeding 199 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/18/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/23/05.
Enacted 4/11/05. |
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Lower Allen Township |
Cumberland
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717-975-7575
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures exceeding 200 sq. ft. or any sized utility and miscellaneous use structure that has heating or cooling equipment or is connected to a utility.
Requires a building permit for certain residential repairs and alterations.
Requires a building permit for residential decks that are attached to residential dwellings. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/28/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/6/05.
Enacted 1/24/05. |
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Lower Macungie Township |
Lehigh
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610-966-4343
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations or repairs, except for those excluded by the International Residential Code.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures exceeding 250 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for the installation of all hot water heaters.
Requires a building permit for the installation or alteration of all fireplaces or permanently wired appliances.
Requires that all habitable spaces or sleeping rooms comply with section 310 of the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/18/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/20/05.
Enacted 12/01/05. |
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Lower Merion Township |
Montgomery
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610-645-6200
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more.
Requires a building permit for the alteration and repair of all residential buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/18/04.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/24/04.
Enacted 12/15/04. |
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Lower Nazareth Township |
Northampton
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610-759-7434
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 500 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/13/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/28/04.
Enacted 2/01/05. |
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Lower Pottsgrove |
Montgomery
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610-323-0436
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 7 exceptions.Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures exceeding 225 sq. ft. and any of these structures that have a building area of 225 sq. ft. or less and are served by utilities. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/02/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/14/05. |
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Loyalsock Township |
Lycoming
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570-323-6151
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Adopts numerous portions of the International Fire Code 2009 not referenced in the International Building Code and not otherwise enforceable. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/30/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b), if ordinance is adopted after adoption of 2009 International Codes; approval letter mailed 10/13/09.
Public Meeting:
Jan. 12, 2010, 8:00 PM
Loyalsock Twp. Bldg.
2501 East Third Street
Loyalsock, PA 17701
Enacted 1/12/10. |
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Loyalsock Township |
Lycoming
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570-323-6151
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area exceeding 500 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations except for minor framing changes needed to replace windows and doors. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/30/08.
Changes other than the effective date found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/02/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
7/22/08, 7:45 PM
Loyalsock Twp. Bldg.
2501 East Third Street
Loyalsock, PA 17701
Enacted: 8/12/08 |
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Loyalsock Township |
Lycoming
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570-323-6151
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Revocation of the Township’s International Fire Code, designated as Ordinance No. 339 and to revert back to the current PA UCC with all of its provisions. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/13/13.
Changes other than the effective date found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); if ordinance is adopted after adoption of 2009 International Codes; approval letter mailed 03/18/13.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/14/13, 7:15 PM
Loyalsock Twp. Bldg.
2501 East Third Street
Loyalsock, PA 17701 |
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Macungie Borough |
Lehigh
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610-966-2503
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Requires a permit for accessory structures greater than 200 square feet.
Requires a permit for accessory structures <200 square feet if provided with a utility service connection. Permit is only required for the inspection of the utility or utilities being installed to the accessory structure.
Requires a permit for the installation of water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity exceeds 2,500 gallons and a ratio of height to diameter or width exceeds 2 to 1.
Requires a permit for an uncovered deck where the floor of the deck is eighteen (18”) inches or more above grade.
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Under review by L & I as of 7/25/12.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/9/12. |
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Mahanoy City Borough |
Schuylkill
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570-773-2150
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires that all new residential buildings comply with Appendix F (Radon Control Methods) of the International Residential Code 2009 or its successor codes.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes a number of exceptions.
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Under review by L&I as of 2/23/11.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/25/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
April 12, 2011 7:00 PM
Mahanoy City Boro Hall
239 East Pine Street
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
Enacted 4/12/11. |
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Maidencreek Township |
Berks
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610-926-4920
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 600 sq. ft. or more, and for the same structures with a lesser building area, if they are served by utilities. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/16/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/23/06.
Enacted 6/8/06. |
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Manchester Township |
York
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717-764-4646
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Adopts the requirements of 34 Pa Code §403.28 (b) for use in approving "uncertified buildings." |
Under review by L&I as of 4/1/11.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/4/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/10/11, 7:00 PM
Township Bldg.
3200 Farmtrail Road
York, PA 17406
Enacted 5/10/11.
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Manchester Township |
York
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717-764-4646
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Requires all new or altered buildings to support certain municipal and county emergency services communications. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/20/07.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/26/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
11/13/07, 7:00 PM
Manchester Twp. Bldg.
3200 Farmtrail Road
York, PA 17406
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Manheim Borough |
Lancaster
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717-665-2461
ext. 18
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Establishes a number of requirements pertaining to the drilling, installation and testing of geothermal heat pump systems. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/9/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/14/09. |
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Manheim Township |
Lancaster
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717-299-3160
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures exceeding 400 sq. ft. or any sized utility and miscellaneous use structure that is connected to a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential repairs and alterations, except where excluded by the UCC regulation at 403.62. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/26/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/4/05.
Enacted 2/14/05. |
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Mansfield Borough |
Tioga
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570-662-2315
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Requires a building permit for garages, carports, greenhouses and sheds that are accessory to a single family home and are larger than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/20/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/26/05.
Enacted 2/09/05. |
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Marcus Hook Borough |
Delaware
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610-485-1341
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Requires the installation of sprinkler systems in two- and multi-family residential structures, and commercial, industrial, educational and religious occupancies of one or more stories in height. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/28/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/02/05.
Enacted 6/6/05 |
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Marshall Township |
Allegheny
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412-394-5423
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Exempts from UCC permit requirements any carport, detached garage, greenhouse or shed with a building area of less than 250 sq. ft., as long as they are accessory to a single-family home. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/20/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/02/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
6/11/07, 7:30 PM
Marshall Twp. Mun. Bldg.
525 Pleasant Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086
Enacted 6/11/07 |
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Marysville Borough |
Perry
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717-528-4483
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Requires a building permit for garages, carports, greenhouses and sheds that are accessory to a single family home and are larger than 200 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs unless exempted from permit requirements by the I-Residential Code (section R105). |
Under review by L&I as of 6/17/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/23/05.
Enacted 7/11/05. |
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Matamoras Borough |
Pike
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570-491-2771
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Requires a building permit for garages, carports, greenhouses and sheds that are accessory to a single family home and are larger than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/12/09.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/22/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
7/7/09, 7:20 PM
Borough Annex
10 Avenue "I"
Matamoras, PA 18336
Enacted 7/7/09. |
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McAdoo Borough |
Schuylkill
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570-929-1182
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Requires building permits for: garages, carports, greenhouses and sheds that are accessory to a single family home and are of 120 sq. ft or more; most residential alterations and repairs; all siding; oil derricks; retaining walls over 3 ft. in height; all water tanks; and, all sidewalks and driveways. Shortens the duration of all residential permits. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/21/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/25/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/13/09, 7:00 PM
Borough Building
23 N. Hancock Street
McAdoo, PA 18237
Enacted 10/13/09. |
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Milford Borough |
Pike
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570-296-7140
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Requires a building permit for conversion of a residential basement (or other non-habitable area) to a habitable space.Requires a building permit for all attached decks and decks associated with swimming pools.Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 square feet or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/22/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/28/05.
Enacted 11/07/05. |
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Milford Township |
Pike
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570-296-5540
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/4/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/6/05.
Enacted 2/07/05. |
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Mount Pocono Borough |
Monroe
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570-839-8436
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, except for ordinary repairs.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/24/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/02/05.
Not enacted per Borough report on 11/14/06. |
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Mt. Penn Borough |
Berks
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610-775-0888
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/06/08.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/07/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/8/08, 7:30 PM
Mt. Penn Borough Hall.
200 North 25th Street
Mt. Penn, PA 19606
Enacted 4/08/08. |
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Muhlenberg Township |
Berks
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610-375-8822
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 250 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/5/10.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/7/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
11/15/10, 7:00 PM
5401 Leesport Avenue
Temple, PA 19560
Enacted 11/15/10. |
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Municipality of Monroeville |
Allegheny
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412-856-1000
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures larger than 120 sq. ft. or for such structures that are 120 sq. ft. or less, when served by electrical, gas or plumbing systems. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/21/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/28/05.
Enacted 5/10/05. |
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Neville Township |
Allegheny
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412-766-2565
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area exceeding 150 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/16/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/19/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
7/10/08, 7:00 PM
Neville Twp. Mun. Bldg.
5050 Grand Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Enacted 7/10/08. |
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New Britain Township |
Bucks
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215-822-1391
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with building area of 250 sq. ft. or more, all residential basement alterations and all residential roof replacements that involve replacement of sheathing. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/5/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/7/04.
Enacted 11/8/04. |
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New Freedom Borough |
York
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717-235-2337
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes numerous exceptions. Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 240 sq. ft. or less. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/09/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/13/05.
Enacted 7/11/05. |
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New Holland Borough |
Lancaster
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717-354-3456
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area exceeding 160 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/23/2011.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/30/2011. |
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Newberry Township |
York
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717-846-8856
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with floor space of more than 120 sq. ft. or any such structure that is served by any utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, except for replacement of the existing roof coverings. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/21/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/05/05.
Enacted 11/22/05. |
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Newton Township |
Lackawanna
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570-587-1520
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/01/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/10/05.
Enacted 7/06/05. |
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Newtown Township |
Bucks
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215-968-2800
ext. 213
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/21/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/29/05.
Enacted 4/13/05. |
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Newtown Township |
Delaware
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610-275-0700
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Proposes to make administrative changes.
Proposes additional requirement relating to swimming pools, water collection depth protection requirements relating to barriers and a completion guaranty.
Requires a permit for installation of exterior siding, facing, and veneer materials to commercial and residential buildings. Requires a permit for window replacement for historic commercial building or structure.
Proposes the extension of the 30 day approval/denial time frame (commercial) and 15 day approval/denial time frame (residential) may be extended due to other required permits.
Proposes requirements for sewage planning prior to building permit issuance.
Proposes changes to the permit expiration language.
Requires written notification from the owner or contractor for an inspection.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area that equal or exceed 120 sq. ft.
Requires a permit for uncovered decks regardless of the elevation of the deck floor above grade.
Requires a permit for residential alterations and repairs including basement remodeling projects.
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Under review by L&I as of 10/10/2012.
Some of the changes found not to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); letter disapproving ordinance mailed 10/19/2012.
Revision submission, review and approved 02/01/2013
TENTATIVE PUBLIC MEETING PLANNED:
3/25/2013, 7:30 PM
Newtown Township Building
209 Bishop Hollow Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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North Braddock Borough |
Allegheny
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412-271-1306
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures if they have a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more or if they have a building area less than 200 sq. ft. and they are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for the construction of all residential decks, porches and stoops.Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/11/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/19/06. |
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North Manheim Borough |
Schuylkill
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570-668-1241
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Establishes requirements for exterior furnace installations. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/14/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/17/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/27/09, 6:45 PM
Twp. Municipal Bldg.
303 Manheim Road
Pottsville, PA 17901
Enacted 10/27/09.
Ordinance amended to comply with new PA DEP regulatory requirements for outdoor furnaces. |
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North Manheim Township |
Schuylkill
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570-668-1241
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Establishes requirements for connections of existing residential buildings to a public water system and requiring permits for connections to a public water system. |
Under review by L&I as of 04/05/2012
Approval Letter 4/13/2012
Public Hearing: 6/14/2012 6:45 PM North Manheim Twp Municipal Bldg. 303 Manheim Road, Pottsville, PA 17901
Enacted 6/14/2012 |
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North Strabane Township |
Washington
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724-745-8880
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Requires sprinklers in all new single-family homes and all new buildings with multiple residential dwellings, when these buildings have a side separation of 25 feet or less. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/06/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b), except that inspections must be performed by UCC certified code official (not volunteer fire department); approval letter mailed 4/13/06.
Enacted 6/27/06.
Ordinance challenged.
Challenge settled, ended, discontinued on 3/22/07. |
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North Strabane Township |
Washington
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724-745-8880
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Requires a building permit for all structures in excess of 500 sq. ft.
Requires installation of hard-wired smoke detectors when residential alterations, repairs or additions are made. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/14/04.
First change only found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/19/04.
Enacted 12/21/04. |
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Oley Township |
Berks
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610-987-9290
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 200 sq. ft. and that will have no utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are greater than 199 square feet.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/17/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/28/05.
Enacted 11/23/05. |
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Oxford Borough |
Chester
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610-998-1762
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 150 sq. ft. or more.
Requires that plans for new residential construction and additions to existing residences be sealed by a licensed architect or engineer. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/24/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/08/06.
Enacted 8/26/06. |
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Palmer Township |
Northampton
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610-258-4003
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Requires a building permit for all structural and non-structural changes to residential basements. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/07/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/10/05.
Enacted 7/18/05. |
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Palmer Township |
Northampton
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610-253-7191
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Proposes to adopt provisions of the International Fire Code, 2009, that are not currently adopted by reference in the Uniform Construction Code or section 101.4.5 of the International Building Code, 2009. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/22/12.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/24/12.
PUBLIC MEETING:
12/11/2012, 7:00PM
Palmer Township
Municipal Bldg
3 Weller Place
Palmer, PA 18043 |
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Paupack Township |
Wayne
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570-226-0632
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Exempts from building permit requirements detached residential carports, garages and greenhouses with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or less, and sheds with a building area of 300 sq. ft. or less.
Exempts from building permits only residential work exempted by section 403.62 (c) of the UCC regulation and the International Residential Code.
Limits the validity of building permits to 18 months from the date of issuance. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/16/06.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/28/06.
Enacted 4/12/06. |
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Penbrook Borough |
Dauphin
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717-232-3733
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area equal to or greater than 200 square feet.
Requires a permit for the construction, erection, or placement of any accessory structure, which is less than 200 square feet if such accessory structure is provided with any utility service.
Lists the types of alterations or repairs to residential buildings which are exempt from the UCC and shall continue to be exempt and no permit will be required. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/9/2012.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/12/2012. |
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Penn Township |
Berks
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610-779-0772
ext. 3018
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 300 sq. ft. or more and those with a smaller building area that have utility service connections. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/27/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/02/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/27/08, 7:00 PM
Township Building
840 North Garfield Road
Bernville, PA 19506
Enacted 10/27/08. |
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Pequea Township |
Lancaster
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717-299-5251
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Adopts Appendix F (Radon Control Methods) of the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/19/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/23/05.
Enacted 2/15/06. |
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Pequea Township |
Lancaster
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717-299-5251
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 400 sq. ft. that have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions.
Requires compliance with the sewer lateral requirements issued by the Suburban Lancaster Sewer Authority in lieu of the requirements found in the International Plumbing Code and the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/26/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/09/05.
Enacted 8/17/05.
Ordinance challenged; settled by parties on 5/18/06, after ordinance was amended. |
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Peters Township |
Washington
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724-941-4180
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I-Plumbing Code: Amend sections 306, 701-703, 708, 710, 803 and 1001.
I-Residential Code: Amend sections P2604, P3002, P3005 and add a new section "P 3009 Inspection Ports." |
Under review by L&I as of 8/13/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/30/04.
Enacted 11/22/04.
Ordinance challenge settled, ended, discontinued on 1/16/07. |
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Philadelphia City |
Philadelphia
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215-686-1437
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Adopts plumbing code changes pertaining to: backflow protection; the types of pipe allowed for above-ground drainage and vents, underground sanitary drainage, and vents and subsoil drains; and, indirect and special wastes. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/28/11.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/1/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/28/11, 9:00 AM
1515 Arch Street
18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Enacted 4/28/11.
Challenged on 7/7/11. |
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Philadelphia City |
Philadelphia
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215-686-2473
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Increases the covered walkway design live load requirement to not less than 300 psf. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/01/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/03/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
12/03/08, 1:00 PM
Room 400, City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Enacted 12/22/08. |
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Philadelphia City |
Philadelphia
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215-686-2473
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Requires the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in new and existing R-3 and R-4 occupancies where fossil fuel-burning appliances are installed or where a garage is attached to the building. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/26/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/30/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
12/5/07, 10:00 AM
Room 400, City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Enacted 12/21/07. |
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Philadelphia City |
Philadelphia
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215-686-1437
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Requires that certain low-slope roofs be white in color or Energy Star-rated as reflective, and establishes certain exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/01/10.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/03/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/8/2010, 1:00 PM
Room 400, City Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Enacted 5/5/10. |
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Pike Township |
Berks
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610-286-1622
ext. 103
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Amends the International Plumbing Code by establishing new categories of wells and creating plumbing criteria for wells drilled within these categories. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/03/07.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/9/2007.
PUBLIC MEETING:
9/4/07, 7:30 PM
Pike Twp. Mun. Bldg
810 Hill Church Road
Boyertown, PA 19512
Enacted 9/04/07.
Ordinance challenged 10/4/07.
Hearing on ordinance challenge to be held 12/21/07.
Dismissed as moot on 12/22/11 |
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Pine Grove Borough |
Schuylkill
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570-345-3555
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 200 sq. ft. and that have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes a number of exceptions.
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Under review by L&I as of 3/30/10.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/1/10.
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Plainfield Township |
Northampton
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610-866-9663
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Requires a permit for the replacement of shingles on a residential dwelling if the replacement requires the cutting away of a load-bearing wall, partition or portion of a wall or roof structure, or, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support.
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Under review by L&I as of 11/26/12.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/30/12.
Approval letter mailed 12/03/12.
Public Hearing:
2/13/2013 7:00 PM
Plainfield Twp Municipal Bldg
6292 Sullivan Trail
Nazareth, PA 18064
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Pleasant Hills Borough |
Allegheny
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412-655-6036
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 144 sq. ft. (Also contains related zoning provisions not subject to Department review.) |
Under review by L&I as of 6/21/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/23/05.
Enacted 7/18/05. |
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Plymouth Township |
Montgomery
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610-940-1050
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Establishes installation and inspection requirements for small wind energy, geothermal heating/cooling and photovoltaic systems. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/4/11.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/05/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
May 9, 2011, 6:30 PM
Twp. Municipal Bldg
700 Belvoir Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Enacted 5/9/2011
Ordinance challenged on 6/8/11.
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Porter Township |
Pike
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570-775-7737
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 300 sq. ft or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/09/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/17/05.
Enacted 5/2/05. |
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Pottsville City |
Schuylkill
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570-622-1234, ext 325
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Requires a building permit for residential alterations and repairs not involving structural change or a change in a means of egress and establishes a number of exceptions.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 120 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/30/06.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/02/06.
Public hearing to be held 12/11/06.
Enacted 12/11/06. |
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Reading Township |
Adams
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717-677-7356
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 500 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/20/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/28/05.
Enacted 11/14/05. |
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Red Hill Borough |
Montgomery
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610-391-2160
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Amends UCC codifying Sections R110.4 (Temporary Occupancy) and R110.5 (Revocation) of the International Residential Code (2009 Edition) into the Codified Ordinances of Red Hill Borough.
Provides for the extension and/or revocation of temporary occupancy permits.
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Under review by L&I as of 2/7/12.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/14/12.
Public Hearing: March 14, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Red Hill Borough Hall 56 West Fourth Street, Red Hill, PA 18076
Amendments to original submission and approval submitted for L&I review 4/30/2012.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed Approval letter mailed 5/3/2012.
Public Hearing: June 13, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Red Hill Borough Hall 56 West Fourth Street, Red Hill, PA 18076
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Richmond Township |
Berks
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610-775-7185
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 500 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 500 sq. ft. and that have a utility connection for the purpose of inspection for the utility or utilities being installed.
The exemptions from a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs meet and continue to be exempt per UCC Act 92 or 2004 that establishes a number of exceptions.
Repeal of Ordinance No. 92
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All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. §7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 04/10/2012.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/14/2012 7 p.m.
Richmond Township Building
11 Kehl Drive
Fleetwood, PA
Enacted on 5/14/2012
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Roaring Brook Township |
Lackawanna
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570-585-1200
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Requires plans sealed by a licensed design professional for new residential dwellings and additions to residential dwellings that exceed 1,000 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/9/09.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/14/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
9/3/09, 7:30 PM
Municipal Building
430 Blue Shutters Road
Moscow, PA 18444
Enacted 10/1/09.
Ordinance challenged 10/29/09.
Hearing to be held on 7/21/10, 10:00 AM at:
Twp. Municipal Bldg.
430 Blue Shutters Rd
Moscow, PA 18444
Challenge upheld and ordinance rendered null and void 8/18/10. |
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Robinson Township |
Allegheny
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412-281-5227
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/19/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/01/06.
Enacted 9/11/06. |
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Rockland Township |
Berks
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610-987-9288
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 200 sq. ft. and that have a utility connection. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/10/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/28/04.
Enacted 2/8/05. |
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Ruscombmanor Township |
Berks
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610-376-7252
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 200 sq. ft. and that will have no utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are greater than 199 square feet and that exceed one story in height.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/18/04.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/24/04.
Enacted 4/01/05. |
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Salisbury Township |
Lehigh |
484-661-5812 |
Requires a fire lock box to be installed outside of most non-residential buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of May 23, 2011.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/24/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
6/23/11 7:00 PM
Municipal Building
2900 S. Pike Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103 Ordinance Challenged
Amendment to Ordinance under review by L&I as of 2/29/2012
Changes found not to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); letter disapproving ordinance mailed 03/09/2012.
Amendment to Ordinance under review by L&I as of 3/09/2012
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 03/09/2012.
Public Meeting: 04/12/2012 7:00 PM Municipal Building
2900 S. Pike Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
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Schuylkill Township |
Chester
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610-933-5843
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Requires fire suppression systems in most new buildings and structures and in existing buildings when more than 1000 sq. ft. of floor area is added or altered. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/18/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/20/05.
Enacted 3/02/05.
Ordinance challenged; upheld and ordinance rendered null and void 11/15/05.
Appealed to Chester Co. Court of Common Pleas which upheld challenge on 8/29/06.
Appealed to Commonwealth Court which upheld the challenge on 9/06/07.
Appealed to PA Supreme Court which upheld lower court ruling on 10/19/10. Ordinance rendered null and void. |
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Schwenksville Borough |
Montgomery
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610-987-9290
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Requires smoke alarms to be retrofitted in all residential dwellings and all other residential occupancies. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/05/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/13/05.
Enacted 10/13/05. |
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Sharon Hill Borough |
Delaware
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610-586-8200
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Requires all new single-family and multi-family residential structures, and all new commercial, industrial and educational buildings to be sprinklered.
Requires all owner-occupied single-family dwellings that are converted to a rental unit or a multi-family dwelling to be sprinklered.
Requires all buildings that are renovated or altered at a cost of more than 50% of their value to be sprinklered. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/14/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b), pending two wording changes; approval letter mailed 6/22/06.
Enacted 8/24/06.
Ordinance challenged.
Challenge upheld and ordinance rendered null and void 1/08/07. |
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Sharpsburg Borough |
Allegheny
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412-781-0546 ext 11
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The borough will appoint a "Director of Construction and Property Inspection" as the BCO as defined in the UCC.
Require permits for residential alterations and repairs pursuant to the International Residential Code 2003, Chapter 1, Section 105.
Require building permits for all Residential Utility and Miscellaneous use structures of 200 square feet or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/13/12.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/14/12.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/2/2012, 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
1611 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Enacted: 10/2/2012 |
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Shenandoah Borough |
Schuylkill
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570-624-7070
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires that all new residential buildings comply with Appendix F (Radon Control Methods) of the International Residential Code 2009 or its successor codes.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes a number of exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/11/11.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/15/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/18/11 6:45 PM
Shenandoah Boro Hall
15 West Washington St.
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Enacted 4/18/11. |
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Shillington Borough |
Berks
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610-375-8822
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Makes a variety of changes (primarily piping-related) to the International Plumbing Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/6/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/10/05.
Public hearing to be held 12/08/05.
Ordinance challenged.
Ordinance challenge settled, ended, discontinued on 3/19/07. |
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Shillington Borough |
Berks
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610-375-8822
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 100 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for residential alterations and repairs. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/11/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/17/05.
Public hearing to be held 12/08/05.
Ordinance challenged.
Ordinance challenge settled, ended, discontinued on 3/19/07. |
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South Fayette Township |
Allegheny
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412-221-8700
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Requires exterior wall surfaces of all new residential structures and all new non-residential structures to be finished to grade with brick, stone or other material approved by the building inspector. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/24/07.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/25/07.
PUBLIC MEETING:
6/11/07, 7:00 PM
South Fayette Twp.
Municipal Bldg.
515 Millers Run Road
Morgan, PA 15064
Enacted 7/16/07. |
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South Whitehall Township |
Lehigh
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610-966-4343
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Municipal Building Code does not apply to carports, detached private garages, greenhouses or sheds if the proposed carport, detached private garage, greenhouse or shed has a building areas less than 500 square feet and is accessory to a detached one-family dwelling.
Municipal building Code exempts alterations to residential buildings where the cost of the alterations is less than $500.00 (fair market value of labor and materials) and where the alterations do not make structural changes to means of egress.
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All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed July 18, 2011.
PUBLIC MEETING:
8/17/11, 7:30 PM
South Whitehall Twp. Municipal Bldg.
444 Walbert Ave.
Allentown, PA |
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Spring City Borough |
Chester
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610-933-9444
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft. or more and for those with a lesser building area that are served by a utility.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs and establishes 7 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/3/08.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/07/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
9/2/08, 7:30 PM
Spring City Boro Hall
6 South Church Street
Spring City, PA 19475
Enacted 9/2/08. |
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Stewartstown Borough |
York
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717-848-4900
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes a number of exceptions.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area in excess of 240 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/8/08.
Changes (other than effective date) found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/12/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
7/7/08, 7:30 PM
Stewartstown Borough
Municipal Building
6 North Main Street
Stewartstown, PA 17363
Enacted 7/7/08. |
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Stowe Township |
Allegheny
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412-331-4050
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Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 150 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/24/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/02/05.
Enacted 12/13/05. |
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Susquehanna Township |
Dauphin
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717-909-9226
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Amends the UCC by not requiring permits for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area less than 200 square feet.
Requires a building permit for all residential decks.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, except where excluded from permit requirements by the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/10/08.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/13/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
5/8/08, 7:00 PM
Susquehanna Twp. Mun. Bldg.
1900 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Enacted 5/08/08.
Ordinance challenged on 6/09/08.
Ordinance repealed and challenge ended on 8/26/08. |
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Swoyersville Borough |
Luzerne
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570-288-6581
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Adopts the International Property Maintenance Code.
Adopts Appendices A, B, C, D, H, J, K, N, and O of the International Residential Code.
Requires building permits for all residential alterations and repairs.
Requires building permits for all residential utility and misc. use structures with a building area greater than 100 sq.ft. |
Under review by L& I as of 8/22/08.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/27/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
2/2/09, 6:30 PM
Swoyersville Boro Bldg.
675 Main Street
Swoyersville, PA 18704
Enacted 2/02/09.
Ordinance challenged 3/05/09.
Borough withdrew ordinance on 3/19/09.
Dismissed on 4/13/09. |
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Thornbury Township |
Chester
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610-987-9290
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Requires a building permit for the construction, erection, or placement of one-story detached accessory structures 200 square feet and greater.
Requires radon control methods for new residential construction with the exception of additions and renovations. |
Under review by L&I as of 0716/2012.
Some changes found not to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); letter disapproving ordinance mailed 7/18/2012. |
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Tilden Township |
Berks
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610-670-2552
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Requires building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of more than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/25/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 3/08/05.
Enacted 4/02/05. |
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Tobyhanna Township |
Monroe
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570-646-1212
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Requires a building permit for various residential alterations and repairs.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/17/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/19/05.
Enacted 7/11/05. |
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Tobyhanna Township |
Monroe
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570-646-1212
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I-Fire Code: Adopt Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and amend sections 101.1 through 101.1.1 of Appendix B. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/11/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503(b); approval letter mailed 6/25/04.
Enacted 6/30/04. |
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Topton Borough |
Berks
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610-682-2541
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Amends the UCC's residential sprinkler system requirements by: prohibiting the addition of anti-freeze or any other additives; requiring that systems fully comply with either the requirements of section P2904 of the IRC or the NFPA 13D; mandating that plans for systems complying with NFPA 13D be designed by a fire protection design professional or a NICET certified designer; and, prescribing certain meter box and meter box outlet piping requirements for all sprinkler systems. |
Under review by L&I as of 3/31/11.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/4/11.
PUBLIC MEETING:
6/13/11, 7:30 PM
Topton Borough Hall
205 S. Callowhill Street
Topton, PA 19562
Enacted 6/13/11.
Ordinance challenged 7/13/11. |
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Tredyffrin Township |
Chester
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610-408-3631
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that have a building area of 120 sq. ft or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/08/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/10/05.
Enacted 9/26/05.
Challenged; settled on 1/27/06 after ordinance was amended. |
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Union Township |
Berks
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610-898-0660
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Requires building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 200 sq. ft. or more. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/14/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/19/04.
Enacted 11/15/04. |
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Upper Allen Township |
Cumberland
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717-766-0756
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Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes certain exceptions.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures larger than 400 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for all attached decks. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/06/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/07/06.
PUBLIC MEETING:
4/18/07, 6:00 PM
Upper Allen Twp. Mun. Bldg.
100 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Enacted 4/18/07. |
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Upper Darby Township |
Delaware
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610-734-7612
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Requires UCC permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 120 sq. ft. or more.
Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 120 sq. ft., if they contain utilities.Requires a UCC permit for residential alterations and repairs, except as excluded in Chapter 1 of the IRC. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/10/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/15/05.
Enacted 3/16/05.
Challenged; settled on 4/08/05, after ordinance was amended. |
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Upper Dublin Township |
Montgomery
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215-643-1600
ext. 3212
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Establishes additional code requirements for pools, spas and hot tubs, modifies application requirements for various permit applications and requires building permits for: residential utility and misc. use structures with a building area of 120 sq. ft. or more; all uncovered decks; and, all residential alterations and repairs. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/17/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/20/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
9/8/09, 6:30 PM
Municipal Building
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
Enacted 9/25/09. |
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Upper Dublin Township |
Montgomery
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215-643-1600
ext. 3212
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Imposes a late fee not to exceed $1,000.00, when plans are submitted after construction has begun. Makes changes to the UCC appeals board requirements: provides that board members must be Township residents and for voting and alternate member status. Revises provisions relative to use of alternative methods and materials. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/12/09.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/16/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
7/14/09, 6:30 PM
Municipal Bldg.
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
Enacted 7/14/09.
Ordinance challenged 8/13/09.
Challenge withdrawn and officially dismissed on 9/18/09. |
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Upper Frederick Township |
Montgomery
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610-754-6436
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 200 sq. ft. and that have no utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are 200 square feet or more.Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 6/10/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 6/13/05.
Enacted 8/11/05. |
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Upper Hanover Township |
Montgomery
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215-679-4401
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Requires the installation of key boxes (for emergency personnel access) in newly constructed commercial and multi-family residential buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/22/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/23/08.
Enacted 3/11/08. |
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Upper Hanover Township |
Montgomery
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215-679-4401
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Requires the identification of truss systems used in residential subdivisions. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/13/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 4/21/05.
Enacted 5/10/05. |
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Upper Hanover Township |
Montgomery
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610-987-9290
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 200 sq. ft. and that will have no utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are greater than 199 square feet.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/21/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/26/05.
Enacted 3/08/05. |
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Upper Macungie Township |
Lehigh
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610-395-4892
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Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in new and existing buildings used for sleeping or dwelling purposes and that utilize fossil fuel burning appliances or equipment. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/17/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b), assuming certain corrections are made; approval letter mailed 12/18/08.
PUBLIC MEETING:
3/5/09 7:00 PM
Township Building
8330 Schantz Road
Breinigsville, PA 18031
Not enacted. |
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Upper Merion Township |
Montgomery
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610-205-8513
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I-Building Code: sections 202, 403.1, 907.9.9, 907.2.12.1 thru 907.2.12.6 and 1802.
I-Plumbing Code: section 1003.
I-Fire Code: sections 403, 506, 912 and Appendix D, section 103. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/30/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503(b); approval letter mailed 5/13/04.
Enacted 6/17/04. |
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Upper Pottsgrove Township |
Montgomery
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610-970-4961
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 200 sq. ft. and that have no utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are 200 square feet or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/10/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/11/05.
Enacted 7/27/05. |
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Upper Providence Township |
Montgomery
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610-933-9179
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Requires a building permit for residential alterations and repairs per section 105 of the I-Residential Code.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures larger than 200 sq. ft.
I-Fire Code: Amend section F-505 by requiring the identification of truss construction in certain buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of 8/26/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503(b); approval letter mailed 8/27/04.
Enacted 11/15/04. |
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Wampum Borough |
Lawrence
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724-658-9980
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Adopts the requirements of section 7210.902(b) of Act 45 for use in granting certificates of occupancy to uncertified buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/22/07.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/26/07.
Enacted 4/9/07. |
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Ward Township |
Tioga
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570-297-2192
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Requires a building permit for garages, carports, greenhouses and sheds that are accessory to a single family home and are larger than 200 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/31/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/15/05.
Township elected not to enact this proposed ordinance. |
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Warminster Township |
Bucks
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215-343-9000
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Requires building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 144 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/29/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/6/04.
Enacted 1/27/05. |
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Warrington Township |
Bucks
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215-343-9350
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Requires a building permit for residential alterations and repairs, and establishes exceptions.
Adopts all Appendices of International Residential Code.
Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 193 sq. ft. or more.
Requires installation of sprinklers in residential structures undergoing complete reconstruction.
Requires sprinkler installers to provide maintenance schedules to homeowners and testing of sprinkler system every 5 years.
Establishes requirements for residential basement alterations.
Amends section R703.2 of the International Residential Code by requiring the use of sheathing paper not less than 15 pounds per 100 sq. ft.
Amends section 3002.2 of the International Residential Code by restricting the use of piping specified in this section.
Amends section E3802.7 requirements by making them applicable to laundry room sinks. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/20/06.
All but two of changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); limited approval letter mailed 1/27/06.
Enacted 08/29/07. |
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Warrington Township |
Bucks
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215-997-7501, ext. 305
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Amends IPC at section 702.3 and IRC at section P3002.2 to allow building sewer pipe to be SDR-35 PVC pipe. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/27/10.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 8/4/10.
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Warwick Township |
Lancaster
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717-299-5251
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 400 sq. ft or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of less than 400 sq. ft. that have a utility connection.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions.
Requires compliance with the sewer and water lateral requirements issued by the Municipal Authority in lieu of the requirements found in the International Plumbing Code and the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/25/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/02/05.
Enacted 6/15/05. |
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Washington City |
Washington
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724-223-4203
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Limits work exempted from UCC permit requirements to the exceptions detailed in Chapter 1 of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/28/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/02/05.
Enacted 4/14/05 |
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Washington City |
Washington
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724-223-4203
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Requires sprinklers in all two-family dwellings and in all structures housing two or more dwelling units occupied by persons who are primarily not transient in nature. |
Under review by L&I as of 4/28/05.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 5/02/05.
Enacted 4/14/05 |
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Washington Township |
Berks
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610-987-9290
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 200 sq. ft. and that will have no utility service connections.Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are greater than 199 square feet.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/8/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/15/05.
Enacted 3/24/05. |
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Washington Township |
Northampton
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610-588-1524
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International Residential Code: Amends R309.2 by requiring fire separations of 5/8 " gypsum board or equivalent between attached garages and certain areas. Amends R313.1 by adding two areas that require smoke alarms: all garages and certain attic spaces. Adopts Appendix F. International Building Code: Adopts Appendix G. International Fire Code: Adopts Appendices B, C and D. |
Under review by L&I as of 12/05/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/14/05.
Enacted 1/11/06.
Ordinance challenged.
Ordinance challenge settled, ended, discontinued on 3/19/07. |
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Waynesboro Borough |
Franklin
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717-762-2101, ext. 233
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Requires building permits for certain residential alterations and repairs and provides exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/9/10.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/13/10.
PUBLIC MEETING:
August 18, 2010, 7:30 PM
57 East Main Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Enacted 8/18/10. |
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Wesleyville Borough |
Erie
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814-899-9124
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures larger than 199 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for certain residential repairs and alterations.
I-Residential Code: Re-institutes the smoke detector requirements found in section 313.1.1. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/16/04.
First two changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/22/04.
Enacted 11/10/04. |
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West Bradford Township |
Chester
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610-269-4174
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area of 500 sq. ft. or more.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations or repairs that increase the habitable area of a residential building. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/20/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/26/05.
Enacted 2/08/05. |
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West Conshohocken Borough |
Montgomery
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610-828-9747
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Requires a truss marking for all new and existing buildings identifying the type of truss construction utilized in a building. Markings will be located on the front of every building. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/12/2012.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/16/2012.
11/13/2012 Borough is removing the ordinance from its November 2012 agenda.
Public Meeting: Removed from Agenda |
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West Hanover Township |
Dauphin
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717-652-4841
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I-Residential Code: sections 309.2, 313.1 and 317.3. |
Under review by L&I as of 5/4/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503(b); approval letter mailed 5/13/04.
Enacted 7/19/04.
Ordinance challenged.
Challenge upheld and ordinance rendered null and void 11/10/04. |
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West Lampeter Township |
Lancaster
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717-464-3731
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Exempts from a building permit all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are less than 400 sq. ft. and that will have no utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that will be provided with any utility service.
Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs, and establishes 9 exceptions. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/25/04.
All changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/28/04.
Enacted 12/13/04. |
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West Manchester Township |
York
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717-846-8856
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Alters the definition of structure so as to require a building permit for temporary structures, including tents, canopies and membrane structures. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/21/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/28/05.
Enacted 2/23/06. |
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West Whiteland Township |
Chester
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610-363-9525
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Requires a fire suppressions systems in all group B and M fire areas that exceed 5,000 sq. ft.Requires a building permit for all residential alterations and repairs.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures with a building area greater than 500 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/7/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/15/05.
Enacted 6/14/05. |
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Whitehall Township |
Lehigh
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610-437-5524
ext. 134
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Amending the requirement found in the IRC-2009, Appendix G, Section AG 105, Barrier Requirements, Subsection 105.2, Outdoor Swimming pools as they relate to barrier and ladder requirements. |
Under review by L&I as of 1/4/2013.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 1/09/13.
PUBLIC MEETING:
2/11/2013, 7:00 PM
Whitehall Township Building
3219 MacArthur Road
Whitehall, PA 18052 |
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Whitehall Township |
Lehigh
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610-437-5524
ext. 134
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In all residential installations where prefabricated/engineered wood "I" joists are used, requires the installation of ceilings (including basements), consisting of 5/8" or 1/2" fire-rated gypsum wall board, over the joists. |
Under review by L&I as of 7/30/09.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 7/31/09.
PUBLIC MEETING:
10/12/09, 7:00 PM
Township Building
3219 MacArthur Road
Whitehall, PA 18052
Enacted 10/12/09.
Ordinance challenged 11/12/09.
Ordinance repealed and challenge settled 6/21/11 |
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Whitehall Township |
Lehigh
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610-437-5524
ext. 134
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Prohibits the installation of outdoor wood-burning furnaces used to heat any building or structure. |
Under review by L&I as of 10/24/08.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 10/27/08.
Enacted 12/8/08. |
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Whitpain Township |
Montgomery
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610-277-2400
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Requires a building permit for all signs erected in the Township. |
Under review by L&I as of 2/4/05.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 2/15/05.
Enacted 4/5/05. |
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Whitpain Township |
Montgomery
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610-277-2400
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Requires a UCC building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures. |
Under review by L&I as of 9/16/04.
Change found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 9/22/04.
Enacted 10/19/04.
Ordinance challenged.
Challenge upheld and ordinance rendered null and void 4/14/05.
Appeal filed in Montgomery Co. Court of Common Pleas.
Appealed to Montgomery Co. Court of Common Pleas. Court ruled against appellant, thus rendering ordinance null and void. |
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Wilkes-Barre Township |
Luzerne
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570-823-0101
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Requires a building permit for residential storage sheds with a building area greater than 200 sq. ft. and for a wide variety of alterations and construction related to residential buildings. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/20/06.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/22/06.
Enacted on 4/2/07. |
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Windber Borough |
Somerset
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814-467-9014
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Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are greater than 200 sq. ft.
Requires a building permit for residential utility and miscellaneous use structures that are 200 sq. ft or less and that have utility service connections.
Requires a building permit for re-siding residential dwellings and garages and all commercial buildings.Requires all fire standpipe systems to be fitted with 4" Storz connectors or equivalent connectors.
Limits the validity of a demolition permit to 30 days (with the possibility of one 15-day extension). |
Under review by L&I as of 12/09/05.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/14/05.
Enacted 2/14/06. |
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Wyomissing Borough |
Berks
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610-779-0772
ext. 3012
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Adopts portions of the International Fire Code not adopted by the UCC regulation, including Chapter 5 and sections 2401 and 2402, subject to the requirements of 35 P.S. §7210.503 (a) (2). |
Under review by L&I as of 12/01/02.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 12/02/09.
Enacted 3/9/10. |
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York Township |
York
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717-741-3861
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Requires a UCC permit for residential alterations and repairs and outlines numerous exceptions.
Requires a building permit for all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures larger than 240 sq. ft. |
Under review by L&I as of 11/15/04.
Changes found to be in compliance with 35 P.S. § 7210.503 (b); approval letter mailed 11/24/04.
Enacted 12/14/05. |
