[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Lower Frederick
Township as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 7-6-2004 by Ord. No. 04-05]
This municipality hereby elects to administer and enforce the provisions
of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101
to 7210.1103, as amended from time to time, and its regulations.
The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401
to 405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein
by reference as the municipal building code of this municipality.
Administration and enforcement of the code within this municipality
shall be undertaken in any of the following ways as determined by the governing
body of this municipality from time to time by resolution:
In every instance where the Construction Code relies on provisions of
other codes, such as the ICC Electrical Code, International Fuel Gas Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International
Private Sewage Disposal Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International
Fire Code, or International Energy Conservation Code, the administrative provisions
of those codes are not adopted by reference.
A.
Section 103.2, Appointment, is changed to read as follows: "The
building official shall be appointed by the Lower Frederick Township Board
of Supervisors. The building official shall report to the Township Manager."
B.
Section 103.3, Deputies, is amended to reflect that only the
Township Supervisors have the authority to appoint a deputy building official.
A Board of Appeals shall be established by resolution of the governing
body of this municipality in conformity with the requirements of the relevant
provisions of the code, as amended from time to time, and for the purposes
set forth therein. If at any time enforcement and administration is undertaken
jointly with one or more other municipalities, said Board of Appeals shall
be established by joint action of the participating municipalities.
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Editor's Note: An intergovernmental cooperation agreement to create
a joint appeals board was adopted 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01, a complete copy
of which is on file in the Township offices and available for review during
regular office hours.
A.
This article repeals Lower Frederick Township Ordinance
Nos.:
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70-5
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An ordinance to adopt a new building code for Lower Frederick Township
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70-8
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An ordinance to adopt a new building code for Lower Frederick Township
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72-5
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An ordinance to adopt a plumbing code for Lower Frederick Township
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73-1
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An ordinance for the erection of fences surrounding swimming pools
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74-5
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An ordinance of Lower Frederick Township Ordinance 70-8 whereby the
BOCA Basic Building Code including all subsequent supplements thereto was
adopted as the official building code of the Township
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74-7
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An ordinance amending the Lower Frederick Township building code, Ordinance
70-8, to comply with national flood insurance program requirements
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76-1
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An ordinance amending Lower Frederick Township Ordinance 70-8 whereby
the BOCA Basic Building Code including all subsequent supplements thereto
was adopted as the official building code of the Township
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76-2
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An ordinance adopting an electrical code for Lower Frederick Township
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76-5
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An ordinance of Lower Frederick Township building code, Ordinance 70-8,
as amended to establish insulation requirements in order to conserve energy
and to reduce noise level
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77-4
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Amendments to the building code
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87-2
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An ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of Lower Frederick Township,
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, requiring the installation of water conserving
plumbing fixtures in all buildings which are constructed or remodeled and
for which construction permits are required
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89-3
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An ordinance amending the BOCA National Building Code of 1987 as it
applied to Lower Frederick Township by deleting sections 1207.1 and 1207.3
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92-2
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An ordinance amending 87-2 (water conserving fixtures)
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03-01
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An ordinance of Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County, Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, adopting the 2000 International Building Code as an ordinance
of the Township of Lower Frederick
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03-02
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An ordinance of Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County, Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, adopting the 2000 International Residential Code for one-
and two-family dwellings as an ordinance of the Township of Lower Frederick
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B.
All relevant ordinances, regulations and policies of
this municipality not governed by the code shall remain in full force and
effect.
Fees assessable by the municipality for the administration and enforcement
undertaken pursuant to this article and the code shall be established by the
governing body by resolution from time to time.
[Adopted 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-04]
A.
Administrative. Modification of the Administrative Regulation:
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2d.
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Pursuant to and in accordance with State Act 92 Section 104(B), the Township will require permits for residential alterations and repairs pursuant to the International Residential Code of 2003, Chapter 1, Section 105, or any subsequent edition thereof.
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2e.
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Pursuant to and in accordance with State Act 92 Section 104(B), the
Township will require zoning permits for all utility and miscellaneous use
structures. Utility and miscellaneous use structures in excess of 100 square
feet will require building permits.
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B.
Technical modifications of the International Fire Code of 2003:
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6.
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Section F-505, Premises Identification, shall be added to as follows:
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F-505.3 Identification of Truss Construction.
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The owner of a building or structure containing truss construction in
any form or manner shall maintain a truss emblem to the left of the main entrance
and at a height of not less than five feet above grade. The truss emblem required
under this section shall be purchased from the Township at a cost determined
from time to time by resolution of the Township Board of Supervisors.
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The owner and/or developer of a residential subdivision or residential
condominium shall install and maintain a truss emblem within the public right-of-way
or upon the common elements/area (in the case of a private street or condominium)
at each entrance to such subdivision or condominium.
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F-505.3.1 Purpose.
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The purpose of this chapter is to install identification emblems on
certain properties, buildings or structures containing truss construction
for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of emergency responders.
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F-505.3.2. Definitions.
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(A)
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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated,
unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
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(1)
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Truss Construction. A combination of members, such as beams, bars and
ties, usually arranged in triangular units to form a rigid framework for supporting
loads over a span of structural members that connect together to span the
space between the walls of the building to support a vertical load.
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(2)
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Truss Emblem. A sign consisting of an isosceles triangle not less than
12 inches horizontally by six inches vertically made of reflective material
with white as the background and red lettering containing the following: “F”
to signify a building or structure having a floor with truss construction;
“R” to signify a building or structure having a roof with truss
construction; or “FR” to signify a building or structure having
both a floor and roof with truss construction.
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F-505.3.3. Exemption.
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Buildings existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be
exempt from having a truss emblem until such time as renovation or addition
shall require investigation and plans showing installation of roof or floor
trusses.
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F-505.3.4. Fire Marshal/Code Official/Building Inspector/Official
Approval.
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The owner and/or developer of any building or structure required to
have a truss emblem under this section shall submit a plan for such truss
emblem as to design and location for the prior review and approval of the
Township Fire Marshal or Building Inspector.
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F-506 Key Boxes.
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Where access to or within a structure (commercial-institutional-industrial)
or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access
is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code or building
official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved
location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys
to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. The owner
or operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire or building
code official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or rekeyed. The
key to such lock shall be secured by a key box. Existing structures at time
of passage of this ordinance not having a key box shall not be required to
have same until such a time as any change is requested for such structure
and with concurrence of the fire code or building official.
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