[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § 1]
The Borough of Red Hill hereby elects to administer and enforce
the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of
1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101-7210.1103, as amended from
time to time, and its regulations.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § 1]
The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters
401-405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated
herein by reference as the building code of the Borough of Red Hill.
[Ord. 433, 10/13/2004, § II; as amended by Ord.
435, 2/9/2005, § II]
Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from
the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of
the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction.
A.
Building.
[Amended by Ord. 456, 3/12/2008, § I]
(1)
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does
not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter
or width does not exceed two to one.
(2)
Sidewalks and driveways not located in the public right-of-way
and not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the adjacent grade and
not over any basement or story below.
[Amended Ord. No. 2020-572, 12/9/2020]
(3)
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops
and similar finish work.
(4)
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610
mm) deep.
(5)
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or
two-family dwelling.
(6)
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project
more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require
additional support.
(7)
Installation or replacement of roofing on an existing building,
including replacement of some or all boards or sheeting on the roof
deck provided there are no structural changes.
[Added by Ord. No. 2020-572, 12/9/2020]
(8)
Installation or replacement of aluminum, vinyl or other siding
on an existing building without structural changes.
[Added by Ord. No. 2020-572, 12/9/2020]
(9)
Replacement of windows on an existing building with windows
of the same dimensions without structural changes.
[Added by Ord. No. 2020-572, 12/9/2020]
B.
Electrical. Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required
for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection
of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently
installed receptacles.
D.
Mechanical.
(1)
Portable heating appliance.
(2)
Portable ventilation appliances.
(3)
Portable cooling unit.
(4)
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
(5)
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
(6)
Portable evaporative cooler.
(7)
Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54
kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one horsepower
(746 W) or less.
(8)
Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed
piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
(9)
In-kind replacement of mini-split ductless heating/cooling systems.
[Added by Ord. No. 2020-572, 12/9/2020]
(10)
In-kind replacement of exterior central air units and/or exterior
heat pump units and related HVAC equipment.
[Added by Ord. No. 2020-572, 12/9/2020]
E.
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe;
provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil,
waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove
and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered
as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as
provided in this code.
F.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves
or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets,
provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or
rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § I]
Administration and enforcement of the UCC within the Borough
of Red Hill shall be undertaken in any of the following ways as determined
by the Borough Council of the Borough of Red Hill from time to time
by resolution.
A.
By the designation of an employee of the Borough to serve as the
Borough code official to act on behalf of the Borough.
B.
By the retention of one or more construction code officials or third
party agencies to act on behalf of the Borough.
C.
By agreement with one or more other municipalities for the joint
administration and enforcement of this Act through an intermunicipal
agreement.
D.
By entering into a contract with another municipality for the administration
and enforcement of this Act on behalf of the Borough.
E.
By entering into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of
Labor and Industry for plan review, inspections and enforcement of
structures other than one family or two-family dwelling units and
utility and, miscellaneous use structures.
[Added by Ord. No. 2019-563, 1/6/2020; as amended by Ord. No. 2021-576, 10/13/2021]
When the construction work includes demolition, the permit application
shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance evidencing general
commercial liability insurance is in effect for the duration of the
demolition work in the minimum amount of $1,000,000, or such greater
amount as may be required by the Borough code official issuing the
permit, and naming Red Hill Borough, its elected and appointed officials,
agents, successors and assigns as an additional insured under the
aforesaid liability insurance policy. The certificate of insurance
shall state that the insurance policy may not be amended, canceled
or terminated without prior written notice to Red Hill Borough. A
stop-work order will be issued for any amended, canceled or terminated
policy if a new certificate of insurance, acceptable to the Borough,
has not been provided.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § I]
1.
All building code ordinances or portions of ordinances which were
adopted by the Borough of Red Hill on or before July 1, 1999, and
which equal or exceed the requirements of the UCC shall continue in
full force and effect until such time as such provisions fail to equal
or exceed the minimum requirements of the UCC, as amended from time
to time.
2.
All building code ordinances or portions of ordinances which are
in effect as of the effective date of this Part and whose requirements
are less than the minimum requirements of the UCC are hereby amended
to conform with the comparable provisions of the UCC.
3.
All relevant ordinances, regulations and policies of Borough of Red
Hill not governed by the UCC shall remain in full force and effect.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § I; as amended by Ord. 433,
10/13/2004, § I; and by Ord. 435, 2/9/2005, § I]
Fees assessable by the Borough of Red Hill for the administration
and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this Part and the UCC shall
be established by the Borough Council by resolution from time to time.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § I; as amended by Ord. 433,
10/13/2004, § I; by Ord. 435, 2/9/2005, § I; and
by Ord. 2014-506, 4/9/2014]
1.
The Fire
Marshal, Building Code Official and/or such other enforcement officer
as may be designated by resolution of Borough Council from time to
time are hereby authorized to issue notices of violation and impose
fines for a violation of this Part.
2.
Any individual,
firm or corporation that violates any provision of the UCC commits
a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $1,000 and costs. Each day that a violation
of the UCC continues shall be considered a separate violation.
3.
Any person
who violates the open burning restrictions of applicable sections
of the International Fire Code, as amended from time to time, shall,
upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000,
plus costs of prosecution. The enforcement officer noting a violation
shall issue a citation to the violator specifying the nature of the
violation. The violator may, within 10 days of the date when such
notice was issued, pay as a penalty for and as full satisfaction of
such violation the sum of $100 to Red Hill Borough, in which event
no prosecution in the manner set forth in this Part shall be brought.
In the event more than 10 days have elapsed without full satisfaction
of such violation paid to Red Hill Borough, the citation shall be
turned over to the court for prosecution of the violation. The violator
shall be responsible for reasonable court costs plus the applicable
fine if found guilty upon conviction.
4.
Any person
who violates the fireworks restrictions of applicable sections of
the International Fire Code, as amended from time to time, shall,
upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000,
plus costs of prosecution. The enforcement officer noting a violation
shall issue a citation to the violator specifying the nature of the
violation. The violator may, within 10 days of the date when such
notice was issued, pay as a penalty for and as full satisfaction of
such violation the sum of $250 to Red Hill Borough, in which event
no prosecution in the manner set forth in this Part shall be brought.
In the event more than 10 days have elapsed without full satisfaction
of such violation paid to Red Hill Borough, the citation shall be
turned over to the court for prosecution of the violation. The violator
shall be responsible for reasonable court costs plus the applicable
fine if found guilty upon conviction.
5.
Fines shall
be payable via cash, check or money order, at the Red Hill Borough
Hall, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § II; as amended by Ord. 433,
10/13/2004, § I; and by Ord. 435, 2/9/2005, § I]
The provisions of this Part are severable and if any section,
sentence, clause, part or provision hereof shall be held illegal,
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision of the court shall not affect or impair the remaining
sections, sentences, clauses, parts or provisions of this Part. It
is hereby declared to be the intent of the Council that this Part
would have been adopted even if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional
section, sentence, clause, part or provision had not been included
herein.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § III; as amended by Ord.
433, 10/13/2004, § I; and by Ord. 435, 2/9/2005, § I]
The failure of the Borough to enforce any provision of this
Part shall not constitute a waiver by the Borough of its rights of
future enforcement hereunder.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § IV; as amended by Ord. 433,
10/13/2004, § I; and by Ord. 435, 2/9/2005, § I]
This Part shall take effect on July 8, 2004.
[Ord. 425, 6/9/2004, § V; as amended by Ord. 433,
10/13/2004, § I; and by Ord. 435, 2/9/2005, § I]
All other ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof insofar
as they are inconsistent with this Part are hereby repealed.
