[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
The Township of New Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
("the Township") hereby elects to administer and enforce the provisions
of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S.
§§ 7210.101-7210.1103, as amended from time to time
(the "Act"), and its regulations.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
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 municipal building
code of New Hanover Township.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
1.
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby
made to the Uniform Construction Code:
A.
The International Building Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2)
In § 1612.3, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(3)
In § 1612.3, the words "October 19, 2001" shall be
inserted in the place of the words "[INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE]."
B.
The International Energy Conservation Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
C.
The International Existing Building Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2)
In § 1301.2, the words "November 30, 1960" shall be
inserted in the place of the words "[DATE TO BE INSERTED BY THE JURISDICTION.
Note: it is recommended that this date coincide with the effective
date of building codes within the jurisdiction]."
D.
The sections of the International Fire Code which are cross referenced
in the International Building Code and the part of the Uniform Construction
Code adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as stated in 43
Pa. Code § 403.21(b), are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2)
In § 109.3, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]" and the words "$1,000"
shall be inserted in the place of the word "[AMOUNT]."
(3)
In § 111.4, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars"
shall be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
E.
The International Fuel Gas Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2)
In § 106.6.2, the words "Fees assessable by the Township
for the administration and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this
particular code shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of
the Township by Resolution from time to time" shall be inserted in
the place of the words "[JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]."
(3)
In § 106.6.3, the words "Not more than 75% of the
permit fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more
than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the permit fee"; and the words "Not more
than 75% of the plan review fee" shall be inserted in the place of
the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the plan review fee."
(4)
In § 108.4, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]"; the words "$1,000"
shall be inserted in the place of the words "[AMOUNT] dollars."
(5)
In Section 108.5, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars"
shall be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
F.
The International Mechanical Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2)
In § 106.5.2, the words "Fees assessable by the Township
for the administration and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this
particular code shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of
the Township by resolution from time to time" shall be inserted in
the place of the words "[JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]."
(3)
In § 106.5.3, the words "Not more than 75% of the
permit fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more
than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the permit fee"; and the words "Not more
than 75% of the plan review fee" shall be inserted in the place of
the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the plan review fee."
(4)
In § 108.4, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]"; the words "$1,000"
shall be inserted in the place of the word "[AMOUNT]."
(5)
In § 108.5, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars"
should be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
G.
The International Code Council Performance Code for Buildings and
Facilities is not modified at this time.
H.
The International Plumbing Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2)
In § 106.6.2, the words "Fees assessable by the Township
for the administration and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this
particular code shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of
the Township by resolution from time to time" shall be inserted in
the place of the words "[JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]."
(3)
In § 106.6.3, the words "Not more than 75% of the
permit fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more
than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] percent of the permit fee"; and the words
"Not more than 75% of the plan review fee" shall be inserted in the
place of the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] percent of
the plan review fee."
(4)
In § 108.4, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]"; and the words "$1,000"
shall be inserted in the place of the words "[AMOUNT] dollars."
(5)
In § 108.5, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars"
shall be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
(6)
In § 305.6.1, the words "minimum of 24 inches (mm)
below finished grade" shall be inserted in the place of the words
"minimum of [NUMBER] inches (mm) below finished grade"; and the words
"minimum of 36 inches (mm) below grade" shall be inserted in the place
of the words "minimum of [NUMBER] inches (mm) below grade."
(7)
In § 904.1, the words "12 inches" shall be inserted
in the place of the words "[NUMBER] inches."
I.
The International Residential Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1)
In Section R101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2)
In Table R301.2(1), the following design criteria shall be inserted:
(a)
Under "ground snow load, the words "30 pounds" shall be inserted.
(b)
Under "wind design: speed (mph)," the words "(90 miles per hour"
shall be inserted.
(c)
Under "wind design: topographic effects," the word "no" shall
be inserted.
(d)
Under "seismic design category," the letter "B" shall be inserted.
(e)
Under "weathering," the word "severe" shall be inserted.
(f)
Under "front line depth," the words "36 inches" shall be inserted.
(g)
Under "termite," the words "moderate to heavy" shall be inserted.
(h)
Under "winter design temp," the words "20°" shall be inserted.
(i)
Under "ice barrier underlayment required," the word "no" shall
be inserted.
(j)
Under "flood hazards," the words "see Code of Ordinances" shall
be inserted.
(k)
Under "air freezing index, the word "1,000k" shall be inserted.
(l)
Under "mean annual temperature," the words "50° F." shall
be inserted.
(3)
In § P2603.6.1, the words "24 inches (mm) below finished
grade" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NUMBER] inches
(mm) below finished grade"; and the words "36 inches (mm) below grade"
shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NUMBER] inches (mm)
below grade."
J.
The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby revised
as follows:
(1)
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall
be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
K.
Section 403.1(6)(3) of the Uniform Construction Code by replacing
"1,000 square feet" with "200 square feet" and adding Subsection (v).
Subsection (v) of the Uniform Construction Code shall also apply to
all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures.
L.
All alterations to residential buildings which do not make structural
changes or changes to means of egress and repairs to residential buildings
shall be subject to compliance with the Uniform Construction Code as contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters
401-405, and as amended from time to time; provided, however, that
the following repairs and alterations shall be exempt from such compliance:
(1)
Fences that are not six feet or greater in height.
(2)
Sidewalks and driveways that are 30 inches or less above adjacent
grade, not placed over a basement or story below it, and not located
in pedestrian passageways.
(3)
Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting,
flooring, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finishing work.
(4)
Retaining walls less than four feet in height, unless the wall
supports a surcharge.
(5)
Prefabricated swimming pools that are capable of holding less
than 24 inches of water.
(6)
All exterior decks that are less than 30 inches or less above
grade and not attached to any structure.
(7)
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one-family
or two-family dwelling.
(8)
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project
more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional
support.
(9)
Replacement of glass in any window or door. However, the replacement
glass shall comply with the minimum requirements of the International
Residential Code.
(10)
Replacement of a window, door, garage door, storm window and
storm door in the same opening if the dimensions of framing of the
original openings are not enlarged. The installation of means of egress
and emergency escape windows must be made in the same opening without
altering the dimensions of framing of the original opening to be exempt.
(11)
Replacement of existing roof material.
(12)
Replacement of existing siding or installation of siding over
existing exterior wall covering.
(13)
Repair or replacement of any part of a porch or stoop, which
is not a structural element.
(14)
Installation of additional roll, batt, or blown-in insulation.
(15)
Replacement of exterior rainwater gutters and leaders.
(16)
Installation or replacement of aluminum or vinyl soffit, fascia
or other exterior trim.
(17)
Minor electrical work for the following:
(a)
Replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable
electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
(b)
Replacement of a receptacle, switch or lighting fixture rated
at 20 amps or less and operating at less than 150 volts to ground
with a like or similar item. This does not include replacement of
receptacles in locations where ground-fault interrupter protection
is required.
(c)
Replacement of installed electrically operated equipment such
as doorbells, communication systems, security systems and any motor-operated
device.
(d)
Installation, alteration or rearrangement of communications
wiring or security wiring.
(e)
Replacement of dishwashers.
(f)
Replacement of range hoods.
(18)
The following gas work:
(19)
The following mechanical work or equipment:
(a)
A portable heating appliance.
(b)
Portable ventilation appliances.
(c)
A portable cooling unit.
(d)
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment governed under the Uniform Construction Code.
(e)
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make the equipment unsafe.
(f)
Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or
less of refrigerant or that are put into action by motors of one horsepower.
(g)
Portable evaporative cooler.
(h)
A portable fuel cell appliance that is not connected to a fixed
piping system and is not interconnected to a power grid.
(20)
The following plumbing work:
(a)
Replacement of bib valves if replacement hose bib valves are
provided with an approved atmospheric breaker.
(b)
Replacement of ball cocks.
(c)
Repair of leaks.
(d)
Clearance of stoppages.
(e)
Replacement of faucets or working parts of faucets.
(f)
Replacement of valves other than shower or combination shower/bath
valves.
(g)
Replacement of traps, if not buried.
(h)
Replacement of water closet, lavatory or kitchen sink.
(i)
Replacement of domestic clothes washers and dishwashers.
(21)
The following heating, ventilation and air-conditioner work:
(a)
Replacement of motors, pumps and fans of the same capacity.
(b)
Repair and replacement of heating, supply and return piping
and radiation elements, which do not require rearrangement of the
piping system.
(c)
Repair of ductwork.
(d)
Repair of air-conditioning equipment.
(e)
Repair and replacement of control devices for heating and air-conditioning
equipment.
(f)
Replacement of kitchen range hoods.
(g)
Replacement of clothes dryers if there is no change in fuel
type, location or electrical requirements.
(h)
Replacement of stoves and ovens if there is no change in the
fuel type, location or electrical characteristics.
M.
An ordinary repair does not require a permit. The following are not
ordinary repairs:
(1)
Cutting away a wall, partition or portion of a wall.
(2)
The removal of cutting and any structural beam or load-bearing
support.
(3)
The removal or change to any required means of egress or rearrangement
of parts of a structure affecting the means of egress.
(4)
The addition to, altercation of, replacement or relocation of
any standpipe, water supply sewer drainage, drain leader, gas, soil,
waste, vent or similar piping, electric or mechanical.
N.
A permit is not required for the installation, alteration or repair
of generation, transmission, distribution, metering or other related
equipment under the ownership or control of public service agencies.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
1.
Administration and enforcement of the Code within the Township shall
be undertaken in any of the following ways as determined by Board
of Supervisors of the Township from time to time by resolution:
A.
By the designation of an employee of the Township to serve as the
Township Building Code Official to act on behalf of the Township.
B.
By the retention of one or more construction code officials or third-party
agencies to act on behalf of the Township.
C.
By agreement with one or more other municipalities for the joint
administration and enforcement of the Act through an inter-municipal
agreement.
D.
By entering into a contract with another municipality for the administration
and enforcement of the Act on behalf of the Township.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
A Board of Appeals shall be established by resolution of the
Board of Supervisors of the Township in conformity with the requirements
of the relevant provisions of the Uniform Construction Code Statute,
35 P.S. § 7210.503, 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.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
1.
All building code ordinances or portions of ordinances which were
adopted by the Township before March 10, 2014, are hereby repealed.
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 Code are hereby amended
to conform with the comparable provisions of the Code.
3.
All relevant ordinances, regulations and policies of the Township
not governed by the Code shall remain in full force and effect.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
Fees assessable by the Township for the administration and enforcement
undertaken pursuant to this part and the Code shall be established
by the Board of Supervisors of the Township by resolution from time
to time.
