Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for Stowe Township, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Stowe Township, PA Uniform Construction Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Pennsylvania

Residential Building Code

Pennsylvania adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Pennsylvania Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Stowe Township adopted the 2015 IRC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Stowe Township ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Debbie Brown, Assistant Secretary for Stowe Township, PA confirmed it is required and provided the following table. (Per email dated 10/5/20).

Table 301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 2.5 lbs/Az

Wind Speed: 90 mph

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42 inches

Winter Design Temp: 5º F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: 1

Air Freezing Index: 1000

Mean Annual Temp: 50º F

 

Commercial Building Code

Stowe Township adopted the 2015 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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