[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners
of the Township of Upper Gwynedd 1-27-1986 by Ord. No. 86-3; amended
in its entirety 5-24-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Amended 12-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-10; 11-24-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-16]
For the purpose of establishing regulations for all matters
concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal,
demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings
and structures and which shall apply to existing or proposed buildings
and structures, there is hereby adopted by the Board of Commissioners
of Upper Gwynedd Township the Uniform Construction Code and the subsidiary
codes comprising said code (including the 2009 International Fire
Code in its entirety) as described in 34 Pa. Code §§ 401
through 405, as amended from time to time, but excluding the International
Performance Code and the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code,
as though the same were herein set forth at length and as revised
herein. Administration and enforcement of the Uniform Construction
Code shall be undertaken by and shall be the responsibility of the
Code Enforcement Officer of the Township.
A.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Building Code:
(1)
Section 101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "Building Code of Upper Gwynedd Township," hereinafter referred
to as "this code."
(2)
Section 1612.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To
establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority shall
adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map
shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report
entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Upper Gwynedd Township," dated
December 19, 1996, revised March 2, 1998, as amended or revised, with
the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary
and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data, along with any
revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data
are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section.
(3)
Section 3412.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
3412.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior
to May 24, 2004, in which there is work involving additions, alterations
or changes of occupancy, shall be made to comply with the requirements
of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3409. The
provisions in Sections 3412.2.1 through 3412.2.5 shall apply to existing
occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups
A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings
with occupancies in Group H or I.
B.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Mechanical Code:
(1)
Section 101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "Mechanical Code of Upper Gwynedd Township," hereinafter referred
to as "this code."
(2)
Section 106.5.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for mechanical work
shall be as set forth in the Township's schedule of fees set forth
in Resolution No. 31-2010, as amended.
(3)
Section 106.5.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
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106.5.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize
the refunding of fees as follows:
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1.
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The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
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2.
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Not more than 50% of the permit fee paid when no work has been
done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
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3.
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Not more than 50% of the plan review fee paid when an application
for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
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(4)
Section 108.4 is hereby revised to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate
a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof, or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation
of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official,
or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this
code, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Each day
that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense.
(5)
Section 108.5 is hereby revised to read as follows:
108.5 Stop-work orders. Upon notice from the code
official that mechanical work is being done contrary to the provisions
of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately
cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner
of the property or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the
work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized
to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not
be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any
person who shall continue any work on the system after having been
served with a stop-work order, except such work as that person is
directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall
be liable to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.
C.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Fuel Gas Code:
(1)
Section 101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "Fuel Gas Code of Upper Gwynedd Township," hereinafter referred
to as "this code."
(2)
Section 106.6.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for work shall be
as set forth in the Township's schedule of fees set forth in Resolution
No. 31-2010, as amended.
(3)
Section 106.6.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
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106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize
the refunding of fees as follows:
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1.
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The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
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2.
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Not more than 50% of the permit fee paid when no work has been
done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
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3.
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Not more than 50% of the plan review fee paid when an application
for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
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(4)
Section 108.4 is hereby revised to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate
a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of this
code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof,
or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of
the approved construction documents or directive of the code official,
or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this
code, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Each day
that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense.
(5)
Section 108.5 is hereby revised to read as follows:
108.5 Stop-work orders. Upon notice from the code
official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this
code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately
cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner
of the property or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the
work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized
to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not
be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any
person who shall continue any work on the system after having been
served with a stop-work order, except such work as that person is
directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall
be liable to a fine of not less than $100 more than $1,000.
D.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Plumbing Code:
(1)
Section 101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "Plumbing Code of Upper Gwynedd Township," hereinafter referred
to as "this code."
(2)
Section 106.6.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for plumbing work
shall be as set forth in the Township's schedule of fees set forth
in Resolution No. 31-2010, as amended.
(3)
Section 106.6.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
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106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize
the refunding of fees as follows:
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1.
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The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
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2.
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Not more than 50% of the permit fee paid when no work has been
done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
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3.
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Not more than 50% of the plan review fee paid when an application
for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
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(4)
Section 108.4 is hereby revised to read as follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate
a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work
in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the code official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions
of this code shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000. Each
day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense.
(5)
Section 108.5 is hereby revised to read as follows:
108.5 Stop-work orders. Upon notice from the code
official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary
to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner
shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall
be given to the owner of the property or to the owner's agent or to
the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under
which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the
code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior
to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on or
about the structure after having been served with a stop-work order,
except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less
than $100 nor more than $1,000.
(6)
Section 305.6.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect
to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 36 inches
(914.4 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection.
Building sewers shall be a minimum of 36 inches (914.4 mm) below grade.
(7)
Section 904.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that
extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six inches (152
mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any
purpose other than weather protection the vent extensions shall be
run at least seven feet (2,134 mm) above the roof.
E.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Residential Code:
(1)
Section R101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as
the "Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of Upper Gwynedd
Township," and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein
as "this code."
(2)
Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is hereby
revised to insert the following:
(3)
Section P2603.6.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect
to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 36 inches
(914.4 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection.
Building sewers shall be a minimum of 36 inches (914.4 mm) below grade.
F.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Fire Code:
(1)
Section 101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "International Fire Code of Upper Gwynedd Township," hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
(2)
Section 109.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate
a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation
of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code
official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this
code, shall be guilty of a summary offense, punishable by a fine of
not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or
both. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(3)
Section 111.4 is hereby revised to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue
any work after having been served with a stop-work order, except such
work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $100
or more than $1,000.
G.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Energy Conservation Code:
(1)
Section 101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "International Energy Conservation Code of Upper Gwynedd Township,"
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2)
Section 108.4 is hereby revised to read as follows:
108.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue
any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such
work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe condition, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense.
H.
The following additions and/or revisions are hereby made to the International
Existing Building Code:
(1)
Section 101.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "International Existing Building Code of Upper Gwynedd Township,"
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2)
Section 1301.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:
1301.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior
to May 24, 2004, in which there is work involving additions, alterations
or changes of occupancy, shall be made to conform to the requirements
of this chapter or the provisions of Chapters 4 through 12. The provisions
of Sections 1301.2.1 through 1301.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies
that will continue to be or are proposed to be in Groups A, B, E,
F, M, R and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with
occupancies in Group H or I.
The Township hereby elects to administer and
enforce the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act,
Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 through 7210.1103,
as amended from time to time, and its regulations.
[Amended 9-14-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-07]
A Board of Appeals shall be established by the Board of Commissioners
of Upper Gwynedd Township, in conformity with the requirements of
the relevant provisions of the Uniform Construction 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.
