Borough of Narberth, PA Construction Codes, Uniform

[Amended 6-16-2022 by Ord. No. 1047]

Narberth Borough hereby elects to administer and enforce the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 through 7210.1103, as amended through Act 35 of 2017 and Act 36 of 2017. Where a design or construction contract is signed before this effective date, application may be made and permit issued under the Uniform Construction Code in effect at the time of contract as long as application is made August 14, 2022 or before. Thereafter, the code applicable to work for which a construction permit is the 2018 International Codes issued by the International Code Council (ICC), and the provisions amended by the UCC Review and Advisory Council (RAC) incorporated therein as presently promulgated or as they shall be amended hereafter, except Chapter 405, Elevators and Other Lifting Devices, and except as hereafter set forth.

By electing to adopt, administer and enforce the code, the Borough hereby adopts and incorporates as fully set out at length herein the following codes published by the International Codes Council (ICC):

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2018 International Building Code, Chapters 2-29 and 31-35.

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2018 International Residential Code, with Appendices A through H, J and O.

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2018 International Fire Code, with Appendices C and D.

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2018 International Mechanical Code.

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2018 International Plumbing Code, with Appendices C, E and G.

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2018 International Fuel Gas Code, with Appendix A.

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2018 International Energy Conservation Code.

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2018 International Existing Building Code, with Appendices A, B and Resource A.

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2018 International Performance Code.

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2018 International Wildland Urban Interface Code, with Appendices A, B and C.

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NFPA 70-2014, National Electric Code.

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ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

Additions, insertions and amendments to the adopted codes.

[Amended 5-18-2023 by Ord. No. 1055]

(1)

The following sections of the International Building Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.3 Group E: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 20,000.

Section 903.2.4 Group F-1: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Add Group F-2 as Section 903.2.4.2, to read as follows:

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing Group F-2 occupancies where the Group F-2 fire area exceeds 7,500 square feet.

Section 903.2.7 Group M: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.9 Group S-1: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2 is amended by adding the following new subsection:

903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:

1.	The fire area exceeds 7,500 square feet.
2.	The building is three or more stories in height.

Section 903.4.1 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms is amended by adding the following:

This section shall include all new and existing automatic fire sprinkler systems, both required and nonrequired.

Section 907.6.6 Monitoring is amended by adding the following sentence: This section shall include new and existing fire alarm systems, both required and nonrequired, fire alarm and detection systems.

Section 907.6.6.1 Automatic Telephone-Dialing Devices is deleted in its entirety.

Section 1028 Exit Discharge is amended by adding the following:

Safe exit discharge shall include snow/ice guards on the roof of the structure when deemed necessary by the Building Code Official.

Section 1608.1 Snow Loads General is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

Design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with this section or shall comply with section 7 of ASCE listed in Referenced Standards chapter. The design snow loads shall be determined by Section 1608.2, but no less than 30 pounds per square foot.

Section 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. Insert: September 29, 2006.

Section 3412.2 Applicability. Insert: April 27, 1927.

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The following sections of the International Residential Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section R101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section R202 Definitions:

"Building sewer" is amended by adding the following: All matters related to the building sewer design, installation, inspection, testing, and repair of building sewer system shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the sewer authority having jurisdiction or on-lot sewage disposal systems shall comply with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act 537.

Table R 301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria shall read as follows:

Ground snow load: 30 PSF

Wind speed: 90 mph

Seismic design: Category B

Weathering: Severe

Frost line depth: 36 inches

Termites: Moderate to heavy

Decay: Slight to moderate

Winter design temperature: 14°

Ice shield underlayment: Yes

Flood hazards: Narberth Borough Floodplain Conservation District Ordinance

Air freezing index: 689

Mean annual temperature: 53.1°

Section R403.1 Footings is amended by adding the following:

When unsuitable soil conditions are present or if blasting is required in the excavation of footings and foundation, two No. 4 diameter reinforcing bars are required to be installed in the entire footing. If conditions warrant, a design professional shall be consulted for footing/foundation design.

Section R403.1.1 Footings Minimum Size is amended as follows:

Insert "8" inches in place of "6" in the third sentence.

Section R405.1 Foundation Drainage is amended by adding the following new subsection:

R405.1.2 Sump Pump Discharge Piping Termination. Sump pump discharge piping shall terminate at least five feet beyond the exterior foundation wall, but no closer than 10 feet from a property line or the street right-of-way.

Section P2602.1 is amended to add the following sentences:

All on-lot sewage disposal systems shall comply with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act 537 and shall be inspected and approved by the Montgomery County Health Department. In existing structures an approved inspection company shall verify that the on-lot sewage disposal system properly operates in accordance with DEP regulations prior to the issuance of any building permit. Noted deficiencies shall be corrected within 30 days and approved by the Montgomery County Health Department.

Section P2603.5 Freezing is amended by deleting the last sentence and inserting in its place:

Water service pipe shall be installed a minimum of 36 inches below finish grade.

Section P2603.5.1 Sewer Depth: Delete in its entirety and replace with:

Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum depth below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection which complies with the Narberth Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and the requirements of the Montgomery County Health Department. Building sewers shall be a minimum depth below finished grade, as required by the sewer authority having jurisdiction.

Section P2903.10 Hose Bibb is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(Exception remains):

Hose bibbs subject to freezing, including the frost-proof type, shall be equipped with an accessible stop-and-waste-type valve inside the building, so that they can be controlled and/or drained during cold periods, and with an atmospheric vacuum breaker.

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The following sections of the International Fire Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 109.0 Board of Appeals is deleted and replaced with the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code relating to boards of appeals, as amended.

Section 110.4 Violation Penalties: Insert: Summary Offense, $1,000, 30 days.

Section 112.4 Failure to comply: Insert: $100, $1,000.

Section 307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning is amended by adding the following:

Refuse, leaves and trimmings shall not be burned outdoors on the premises in any manner whatsoever.

Section 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, recreational fire, or a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land on which the fire is to be kindled.

Section 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, with all required parts of the portable outdoor fireplace in use and shall not be operated within 10 feet (3,048 mm) of a structure or combustible material.

Section 307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Is further amended to delete the exception for "Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two-family dwellings."

Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.3 Group E: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 20,000.

Section 903.2.4 Group F-1: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Add Section 903.2.4.2: add Group F-2, to read as follows: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing Group F-2 occupancies where a Group F-2 fire area exceeds 7,500 square feet.

Section 903.2.7 Group M: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2.9 Group S-1: in number 1, insert 7,500 in place of 12,000.

Section 903.2 is amended by adding the following new subsection:

903.2.13 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exist: the fire area exceeds 7,500 square feet; or the building is three or more stories in height.

Section 903.4.1 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms is amended by adding the following:

This section shall include all new and existing automatic fire sprinkler systems, both required and nonrequired.

Section 907.6.6 Monitoring is amended by adding the following sentence:

This section shall include new and existing fire alarm systems, both required and no-required, fire alarm and detection systems.

Section 907.6.6.1 Automatic Telephone-Dialing Devices is deleted in its entirety.

Section 1028 Exit Discharge is amended by adding the following:

Safe exit discharge shall include snow/ice guards on the roof of the structure when deemed necessary by the Building Code Official.

Section 5601.2.4.1 Blasting is amended by adding the following:

Before a fire permit is issued for blasting, the permit applicant shall provide evidence of a current blasting license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and shall pay the required fee. The application shall also provide a valid certificate of insurance showing liability coverage for the blasting operation of not less than $1,000,000.

Section 5601.2.4.2 Fireworks Display is amended to include the following sentence:

The permit applicant shall submit the hold harmless agreement executed with Narberth Borough, evidence of current workers compensation insurance, DOT insurance, and general liability insurance and umbrella insurance.

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The following sections of the International Mechanical Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 106.5.2 Fee Schedule: Insert: Narberth Borough Fee Schedule as adopted by resolution from time to time.

Section 106.5.3 Fee refunds: Delete in its entirety.

Section 108.4 Violation penalties: Insert: Summary offense, $1,000, 30 days.

Section 108.5 Stop work orders: Insert: $100, $1,000.

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The following sections of the International Plumbing Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 106.6.2 Fee schedule: Insert: Narberth Borough Fee Schedule as adopted by resolution from time to time.

Section 106.6.3 Fee refunds: Delete in its entirety.

Section 108.4 Violation penalties: Insert: Summary offense, $1,000, 30 days.

Section 108.5 Stop work orders: Insert: $100, $1,000.

Section 202 Definitions:

"Building sewer" is amended by adding the following: All matters related to the building sewer design, installation, inspection, testing, and repair of building sewer system shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the sewer authority having jurisdiction or on-lot sewage disposal systems shall comply with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act 537.

Section 302.2 Industrial Wastes is amended as follows:

Insert "commercial properties," in front of "manufacturing or industrial."

Section 305.4 Freezing is amended by replacing the last sentence with the following:

Water service pipe shall be a minimum of 36 inches below finish grade.

Section 305.4.1 Sewer Depth: Delete in its entirety and replace with:

Section 608.15.4.2 Hose Connections is amended by adding the following:

Wall hydrants installed on the exterior of the building or other locations subject to freezing shall be automatic draining, freezeless wall faucets.

Section 701.2 Sewer Required is amended as follows:

Replace "where available" in the third line with "when required by Borough ordinance."

Replace "International Private Sewage Disposal Code" with the following: Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act 537 and shall be inspected and approved by the Montgomery County Health Department. In existing structures an approved inspection company shall verify that the on-lot sewage disposal system properly operates in accordance with DEP regulations prior to the issuance of any building permit. Noted deficiencies shall be corrected within 30 days and approved by the Montgomery County Health Department.

Section 803 Special Wastes is amended by adding a new subsection that reads:

Section 803.3 Requirements: The sewer authority having jurisdiction shall be consulted prior to the discharge of special waste.

Section 903.1 Roof Extension: Insert: 12 inches minimum.

Section 1113 Sumps is amended by adding the following subsection:

Section 1113.1.5 Sump Pump Discharge Piping Termination: Discharge piping termination shall terminate at least five feet beyond the exterior side of the building foundation wall, but no closer than 10 feet from a property line or the street right-of-way line.

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The following sections of the International Fuel Gas Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 106.6.2 Fee Schedule: Insert: Insert: Narberth Borough Fee Schedule as adopted by resolution from time to time.

Section 106.6.3 Fee refunds: Delete in its entirety.

Section 108.4 Violation penalties: Insert: Summary offense, $1,000, 30 days.

Section 108.5 Stop work orders: Insert: $100, $1,000.

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The following sections of the International Energy Conservation Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 108.5 Failure to comply: Insert: $100, $1,000.

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The following sections of the International Existing Building Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 1301.2 Applicability: Insert: April 27, 1927.

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The following sections of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2018 are hereby amended and revised as follows:

Section 101.1 Title: Insert: Narberth Borough.

Section 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency: Insert: Building Code Official.

Section 109.4.7 Violation penalties: Insert: Summary offense, $1,000, 30 days.

Section 114.4 Failure to comply: Insert: Insert: $100, $1,000.