Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

Helpful resources for West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • West Goshen Township, PA Code of Ordinances
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Pennsylvania

Residential Building Code

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

West Goshen 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 West Goshen Township ? Yes
Citation: § 28-7
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/10793510?highlight=ice%20shield&searchId=28648442049057971#10793510
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) shall be amended by inserting the following:

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speeds (mph)	Seismic Design Category	Weather- ing	Frost Line Depth	Termite	Decay	Winter Design Temp.	Ice Shield Underlay- ment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp.
30	90	B	Severe	36	M-H	S-M	10	Yes	11/20/96	1,000	52.6

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Commercial Building Code

West Goshen 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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