This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Borough
of Yeadon Building Code" and/or the Pennsylvania "Uniform Construction
Code."
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act
45 of 1999, Chapter 5, Section 501(a)(1), the Borough of Yeadon, situate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania,
hereby elects to administer and enforce the Uniform Construction Code
as their municipal building code and the International Fuel Gas Code
for purposes described in Section 302(a) of said Act 45.
This adoption shall include all relative codes specifically
provided for under said Act 45, to include but not limited to the
International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the
International Fire Code and all other referenced codes. As provided
for under Act 45, Section 304, all subsequent editions or successor
codes are hereby adopted. In addition, as provided for by the Building
Code Official (BCO) Certification Course and Examination book, and
subsequent ruling by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry,
the following appendixes of the following ICC codes are also adopted:
A. International Building Code 2003.
(1) The following sections of Appendix B, titled "Board of Appeals,"
which outlines administrative processes and organization of the Board
of Appeals, are hereby incorporated into the appeals provisions of
Act 45, Section 403.121, with the following noted amendments, insertions
and or deletions:
(a)
B101.1, titled "Application," which outlines a twenty-day time
limit for an applicant to file an appeal, is hereby incorporated in
its entirety.
(b)
B101.2, titled "Membership of board," which establishes a five-member
appeals board serving five-year terms, is hereby incorporated, but
the language shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced to read:
"The Board of Appeals shall consist of five persons appointed
by the Borough Council as follows:
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a.
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One for five years, one for four years, one for three years;
one for two years; thereafter, each new member shall serve for five
years or until a successor has been appointed.
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b.
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The Fire Chief of the Yeadon Fire Company shall also serve on
the appeals board filing a one-year term and shall be reappointed
by the Council on an annual basis.
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c.
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The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of said
board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board."
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(c)
B101.2.1, titled "Alternate members," which establishes the
Council's ability to appoint two alternate members, is hereby
incorporated in its entirety.
(d)
B101.2.2, titled "Qualifications," which outlines the required
credentials and experience of the appeals board shall be modified
to read:
"The Board of Appeals shall consist of five individuals, one
from each of the following professions or disciplines:
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1.
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Registered design professional in Pennsylvania with at least
10 years of architectural or engineering experience.
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2.
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General contractor, builder, or superintendent of building construction
with at least 10 years of experience, five of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work.
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3.
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Electrical or plumbing contractor with a master electrical or
plumbing license or a mechanical contractor. Such individual shall
have at least 10 years of experience, five of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work.
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4.
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Historical property specialist with at least 10 years of experience
in historical preservation of properties, five years of which shall
have been in responsible charge of work.
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5.
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Fire Chief of the Yeadon Fire Company."
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(e)
B101.2.3, titled "Rules and procedures," which establishes ability
of the appeals board to establish policies and procedures, is hereby
incorporated in its entirety.
(f)
B101.2.4, titled "Chairperson," which establishes the Board's
ability to appoint a Chairperson, is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
(g)
B101.2.6, titled "Secretary," which establishes the Board's
ability to appoint a Secretary, is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
(h)
B101.2.7, titled "Compensation of members," which establishes
the Council's ability to provide compensation for board members if
it so desires, is incorporated in its entirety.
(i)
B101.3.1, titled "Open hearing," which establishes the hearings
to be open to the public, is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
(j)
B101.3.2, titled "Procedure," which establishes that rules of
procedures be made available to the public, is hereby incorporated
in its entirety.
(k)
B101.3.3, titled "Postponed hearing," which establishes the
right of either the appellant or the appellant's representative
to request a postponement of the hearing, as a result of the absence
of one or more board members, is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
(l)
B101.4.2, titled "Administration," which establishes the requirements
for the Building Official to take immediate action in accordance with
the decision of the Board, is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
(2) Appendix G, titled "Flood-Resistant Construction," which aims to
promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize
public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific flood
hazard areas through the establishment of comprehensive regulations
for management of flood hazard areas, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(3) Appendix I, titled "Patio Covers," which establishes recommended
standards for the construction and installation of patio covers on
non-one- and two-family dwellings, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(4) Appendix J, titled "Grading," which establishes the provisions and
standards for grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including
fills and embankments as they relate to new construction, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
B. International Residential Code 2003.
(1) Appendix A, titled "Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping," which establishes
a recommended standard for determining fuel gas pipe sizes, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
(2) Appendix B, titled "Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances
Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed
for Use and Type B Vents," which establishes a recommended standard
for determining vent ducts and vent piping sizes, is hereby adopted
in its entirety.
(3) Appendix C, titled "Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent
Venting Systems," which provides information, explanations, examples
to illustrate and clarify the various requirements for the exterior
termination of exhaust vents, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(4) Appendix D, titled "Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of
an Existing Appliance Installation," which establishes a guide to
aid in determining that an appliance is properly installed and is
in a safe condition for containing use, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(5) Appendix F, titled "Radon Control Methods," which establishes the
requirements for radon-resistant construction for new construction
in Yeadon Borough, is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
(6) Appendix H, titled "Patio Covers," which establishes recommended
standards for the construction and installation of patio covers on
one- and two-family dwellings, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
C. International Fire Code 2003.
(1) Appendix B, titled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," which
establishes a procedure for determining fire-flow requirements for
buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
(2) Appendix C, titled "Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution," which
establishes the number and location of fire hydrants for the protection
of buildings, or a portion of buildings hereafter constructed, is
hereby adopted in its entirety.
(3) Appendix D, titled "Fire Apparatus Roads," which establishes that
facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(4) Appendix E, titled "Hazard Categories," which provides information,
explanations and examples to illustrate and clarify the hazard categories
contained in Chapter 27 of the International Fire Code, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
(5) Appendix F, titled "Hazard Rankings," which establishes levels of
hazards to be applied to specific hazard classes as required by NFPA
704 and is referenced throughout the Fire Code, is hereby incorporated
in its entirety.
(6) Appendix G, titled "Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equivalents,"
which provides a reference chart to convert volumes of cryogenic fluids
into volumes of gas, and is hereby incorporated in its entirety.
D. International Plumbing Code 2003.
(1) Appendix B, titled "Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities," which
establishes the average rate of rainfall for the Philadelphia area,
is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(2) Appendix D, titled "Degree Days and Design Temperatures," which establishes
various average temperatures for the Philadelphia area, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
(3) Appendix E, titled "Sizing of Water Piping Systems," which establishes
two procedures for sizing a water piping system, is hereby adopted
in its entirety.
(4) Appendix F, titled "Structural Safety," which establishes a list
of structural safety considerations that must be adhered to while
running plumbing lines, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
E. International Mechanical Code 2003. Appendix B of the International
Mechanical Code, titled "Combustion Air Openings and Chimney Connector
Pass-Throughs," which establishes a guide and illustrations showing
the proper installation of air intake and exhaust piping through attic,
chimney and other concealed spaces, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
F. International Fuel Gas Code 2003.
(1) Appendix A, titled "Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping," which establishes
a recommended standard for determining fuel gas pipe sizes, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
(2) Appendix B, titled "Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances
Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed
for Use and Type B Vents," which establishes a recommended standard
for determining vent ducts and vent piping sizes, is hereby adopted
in its entirety.
(3) Appendix C, titled "Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent
Venting Systems," which provides information, explanations, examples
to illustrate and clarify the various requirements for the exterior
termination of exhaust vents, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(4) Appendix D, titled "Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of
an Existing Appliance Installation," which establishes a guide to
aid in determining that an appliance is properly installed and is
in a safe condition for continuing use, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
G. International Existing Building Code 2003.
(1) Appendix A, titled "Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing
Buildings," which establishes a minimum standard for reducing the
risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes
on existing unreinforced masonry-bearing wall buildings, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
(2) Appendix B, titled "Supplementary Accessibility Requirements for
Existing Buildings and Facilities," which establishes recommended
accessibility standards for existing buildings, is hereby adopted
in its entirety.
(3) Resource A, titled "Guidelines on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials
and Assemblies," which establishes guidelines to determine the fire-resistance
rating of the existing building elements as part of the overall evaluation
for the assessment of the need for improvements, and is hereby adopted
in its entirety.
H. International Energy Conservation Code 2003. The appendix of the
International Energy Conservation Code, which provides construction
details for concepts outlined in the actual code, is hereby adopted.
I. International Performance Code 2003.
(1) Appendix A, titled "Risk Factors of Use and Occupancy Classifications,"
which establishes classifications of buildings, structures, and portions
of buildings and structures by their primary use in order to facilitate
design and construction in accordance with other provisions of this
code, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(2) Appendix B, titled "Worksheet for Assigning Specific Structures to
Performance Groups," which establishes a formula for evaluating the
inherent risks and or hazards associated with a facility, building
or portions thereof, in order to apply the appropriate code requirements
of the ICC Performance Code, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
(3) Appendix C, titled "Individually Substantiated Design Method," which
establishes a guide for substantiating and approving building designs
that are not based on authoritative documents or design guides, and
is adopted in its entirety.
(4) Appendix D, titled "Qualification Characteristics for Design and
Review of Performance-Based Designs," which establishes a resource
to anyone undertaking a performance-based design or review to assess
qualifications of the participants performing the task, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
(5) Appendix E, titled "Use of Computer Models," which establishes a
guide for allowing the use of computer models for determining a buildings
compliance with this code, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
J. Successor codes and appendixes. Upon adoption by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania of successor codes, those codes and the appendixes
corresponding to those listed above are also hereby adopted.
In accordance to the structure and organization of the ICC codes,
insertions are hereby incorporated where called out by each particular
code as follows:
A. As provided for in the actual language of the International Building
Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted where
required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Section 1612.3: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(3) Section 1612.3: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE]"
by inserting "as specified in the Yeadon Borough Code."
(4) Section 3410.2: Modify the one occurrence of "[DATE TO BE INSERTED
BY JURISDICTION]" by inserting "as specified in the Yeadon Borough
Code."
B. As provided for in the actual language of the International Electrical
Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted where
required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Section 404.2: Modify the one occurrence of "[JURISDICTION TO INSERT
APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]" by inserting "See fee schedule adopted by Yeadon
Borough Council from time to time."
C. As provided for in the actual language of the International Energy
Conservation Code 2003, the following general information items are
inserted where required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
D. As provided for in the actual language of the International Fire
Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted where
required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Section 109.3: Modify the one occurrence of "[OFFENSE]" by inserting
"Summary offense and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability
offense."
(3) Section 109.3: Modify the one occurrence of "[DOLLAR AMOUNT]" by
inserting "a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000."
(4) Section 109.3: Modify the one occurrence of "[NUMBER OF DAYS]" by
inserting "30 days in the county jail."
(5) Section 111.4: Modify the one occurrence of "[DOLLAR AMOUNT]" by
inserting "$100."
(6) Section 111.4: Modify the second occurrence of "[DOLLAR AMOUNT]"
by inserting "$100."
(7) Section 3204.3.1.1: Insert to read: "the storage of flammable cryogenic
fluids in stationary containers is prohibited in any residential districts.
All other areas must be approved by the Borough Council."
(8) Section 3404.2.9.5.1: Insert to read: "the storage of Class I and
Class II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited
in any residential districts. All other areas must be approved by
the Borough Council."
(9) Section 3406.2.4.4: Insert to read: "the storage of Class I and Class
II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited in any residential district.
All other areas must be approved by the Borough Council."
E. As provided for in the actual language of the International Fuel
Gas Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted
where required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Section 106.5.2: Modify the one occurrence of "[APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]"
by inserting "See fee schedule adopted by Yeadon Borough Council from
time to time."
(3) Section 106.5.3: Modify by deleting the section in its entirety and
replacing it to read: "Refunds for work not started or completed shall
be as per the fee schedule as adopted by the Yeadon Borough Council
from time to time."
(4) Section 108.4: Modify the one occurrence of "[SPECIFY OFFENSE] by
inserting "Summary offense and the violation shall be deemed a strict
liability offense."
(5) Section 108.4: Modify the one occurrence of "[AMOUNT] by inserting
"a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000."
(6) Section 108.4: Modify the one occurrence of "[NUMBER OF DAYS]" by
inserting "30 days in the county jail."
(7) Section 108.5: Modify the first occurrence of "[AMOUNT]" by inserting
"$100."
(8) Section 108.5: Modify the second occurrence of "[AMOUNT]" by inserting
"$1,000."
F. As provided for in the actual language of the International Mechanical
Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted where
required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify the one occurrence of "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]"
by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Section 106.5.2: Modify the one occurrence of "[APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]"
by inserting "See fee schedule adopted by Yeadon Borough Council from
time to time."
(3) Section 106.5.3: Modify by deleting the section in its entirety and
replacing it to read: "Refunds for work not started or completed shall
be as per the fee schedule as adopted by the Yeadon Borough Council
from time to time."
(4) Section 108.4: Modify the one occurrence of "[SPECIFY OFFENSE] by
inserting "Summary offense and the violation shall be deemed a strict
liability offense."
(5) Section 108.4: Modify the one occurrence of "[AMOUNT] by inserting
"a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000."
(6) Section 108.4: Modify the one occurrence of "[NUMBER OF DAYS]" by
inserting "30 days in the county jail."
(7) Section 108.5: Modify the first occurrence of "[AMOUNT]" by inserting
"$100."
(8) Section 108.5: Modify by replacing the second occurrence of "[AMOUNT]"
by inserting "$1,000."
G. As provided for in the actual language of the International Plumbing
Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted where
required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[INSERT
NAME OF JURISDICTION]" by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Section 106.6.2: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[APPROPRIATE
SCHEDULE]" by inserting "See fee schedule adopted by Yeadon Borough
Council from time to time."
(3) Section 106.6.3: Modify by deleting the section in its entirety and
replacing it to read: "Refunds for work not started or completed shall
be as per the fee schedule as adopted by the Yeadon Borough Council
from time to time."
(4) Section 108.4: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[SPECIFY
OFFENSE] by inserting "Summary offense and the violation shall be
deemed a strict liability offense."
(5) Section 108.4: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[AMOUNT]
by inserting "a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000."
(6) Section 108.4: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[NUMBER
OF DAYS]" by inserting "30 days in the county jail."
(7) Section 108.5: Modify by replacing the first occurrence of "[AMOUNT]"
by inserting "$100."
(8) Section 108.5: Modify by replacing the second occurrence of "[AMOUNT]"
by inserting "$1,000."
(9) Section 305.6.1: Modify by replacing the two occurrence of "[NUMBER
OF INCHES IN TWO LOCATIONS]" by inserting "36 inches."
(10)
Section 904.1: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[NUMBER
OF INCHES]" by inserting "12 inches."
H. As provided for in the actual language of the International Residential
Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted where
required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[INSERT
NAME OF JURISDICTION]" by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Table R301.2(1). The "[APPROPRIATE DESIGN CRITERIA]" shall be as
follows:
(a)
Ground snow load = 30 pounds per square foot.
(c)
Seismic design category = C.
(e)
Frost line depth = 36 inches.
(f)
Termite = moderate to severe.
(g)
Decay = slight to moderate.
(h)
Winter design temperature = 14°.
(i)
Ice shield underlayment required = yes.
(j)
Floor hazards = dates as specified in the Yeadon Borough Code.
(k)
Air freezing index = 1,500.
(l)
Mean annual temperature = 53°.
(3) Section P2603.6.1.9: Modify by replacing the two occurrences of "[NUMBER
OF INCHES]" by inserting "36 inches."
(4) Section P3103.1: Modify by replacing the two occurrences of "[NUMBER
OF INCHES]" by inserting "12 inches."
I. As provided for in the actual language of the International Existing
Building Code 2003, the following general information items are inserted
where required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[INSERT
NAME OF JURISDICTION]" by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
(2) Section 1201.2: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[DATE]"
by inserting "as specified in the Yeadon Borough Code."
J. As provided for in the actual language of the International Urban
Wildland Interface Code 2003, the following general information items
are inserted where required:
(1) Section 101.1: Modify by replacing the one occurrence of "[INSERT
NAME OF JURISDICTION]" by inserting "Borough of Yeadon."
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 modified 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,
the Board of Appeals shall be established by joint action of the participating
municipalities.