[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Mount Pleasant 3-10-2010 by Ord. No. 150. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Township of Mount Pleasant hereby adopts the Uniform Construction Code (hereinafter referred to as "code"), as designated and defined by the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101 through 7210.1103 (hereinafter referred to as "Act"), as amended and supplemented, and the Regulations promulgated by the Department of Labor and Industry thereunder (hereinafter referred to as "Regulations"), as amended and supplemented from time to time, as provided in the Act and Regulations. The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401 to 405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the Township of Mount Pleasant Building Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
The hereinafter sections of the above-referenced code, which form a part of the Uniform Construction Code, are hereby completed, modified or revised as follows:
(1) 
References to "jurisdiction" shall be to the Township of Mount Pleasant.
(2) 
The International Building Code § 1612.3 insert: "August 5, 1997, revised December 6, 2002," as date of issuance.
(3) 
The International Building Code § 3410.2 insert: "The effective date of the Uniform Construction Code in the Township of Mount Pleasant."
(4) 
International Mechanical Code § 106.5.2 insert: "as set forth in a separate resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Mount Pleasant."
(5) 
International Mechanical Code § 106.5.3(2) insert: "0%"; and in § 106.5.3(3) insert: "75%."
(6) 
International Mechanical Code § 108.4 insert: "summary offense" in the [specific offense] portion and insert a fine and imprisonment of "not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days."[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(7) 
International Mechanical Code § 108.5 insert: "a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days."[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(8) 
International Fuel Gas Code § 106.5 insert: "as set forth in a separate resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Mount Pleasant."
(9) 
International Fuel Gas Code § 106.5.3(2) insert: "0%"; and in § 106.5.3(3) insert: "75%."
(10) 
International Fuel Gas Code § 106.5.2 insert: "as set forth in a separate resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors."
(11) 
International Fuel Gas Code § 106.5.2 insert: "as set forth in a separate resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors."
(12) 
International Fuel Gas Code § 108.4 insert: "summary offense" in the [specific offense] portion; insert: "a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days" for the maximum fine and term of imprisonment.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(13) 
International Fuel Gas Code § 108.5 insert: "a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days."[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(14) 
International Plumbing Code § 106.6.2 insert: "as set forth in a separate resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Mount Pleasant."
(15) 
International Plumbing Code § 108.4 insert: "a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days."[5]
[5]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(16) 
International Plumbing Code § 106.6.3(2) insert: "0%"; and in § 106.6.3(3) insert: "75%."
(17) 
International Plumbing Code § 108.5 insert: "as set forth in a separate resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Mount Pleasant."
(18) 
International Plumbing Code § 305.6.1 insert: "40 inches" in both locations.
(19) 
International Plumbing Code § 904.1 insert: "24 inches."
(20) 
International Residential Code Table R 301.2(1) insert the following:
(a) 
Ground snow load: 40 pounds.
(b) 
Wind speed (mph): 90.
(c) 
Seismic design category: D.
(d) 
Weathering: severe.
(e) 
Frost-line depth: 36 inches.
(f) 
Termite: moderate to heavy.
(g) 
Decay: slight to moderate.
(h) 
Winter design temperature: 5° F.
(i) 
Ice shield underlayment: yes.
(j) 
Flood hazard: Map dated August 5, 1997, revised December 6, 2002.
(k) 
Air freezing index: 1,000.
(l) 
Mean annual temp: 25° F.
(21) 
International Residential Code § P2603.61 insert: "40 inches" in both places.
(22) 
International Residential Code § P31031.1 insert: "24 inches" in both places.
(23) 
International Fire Code § 109.3 insert: "summary offense" in the [specific offense] portion; insert "a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days" for the maximum fine and term of imprisonment.[6]
[6]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(24) 
International Fire Code § 111.4 insert: "a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days."[7]
[7]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(25) 
International Fire Code §§ 3204.3.1.1, 3404.2.9.5.1, 3406.2.4.4 and 3804.2 insert: "Any area mapped on the current FEMA Flood Mapping as a flood area (maps as referenced in § 195-20A)."[8]
[8]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(26) 
International Existing Building Code § 1201.2 insert: "The effective date of the Uniform Construction Code in the Township of Mount Pleasant."
B. 
Subsequent amendments. If any provision of this section is at variance with, contrary to or superseded by any provision of the Act or Regulations, then the provision of the Act or Regulations shall apply. It is the intention of the Board of Supervisors that the Building Code herein adopted shall be the Uniform Construction Code, as defined and adopted by said Act and Regulations.
A. 
The Township of Mount Pleasant 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, the Regulations promulgated thereunder, and the code.
B. 
Administration and enforcement of the code within the Township of Mount Pleasant shall be undertaken in any of the following ways, as determined by appropriate action of the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Mount Pleasant from time to time by adoption of a resolution:
(1) 
By the designation of an individual, registered or certified as a "building code official" by the Department of Labor and Industry, to serve as the Municipal Building Code Official to administer and enforce this chapter, the code, the Act and the Regulations in the Township of Mount Pleasant; to issue building, occupancy and other permits and approvals; and to do and carry out any and all other functions and duties permitted and authorized for such an official with regard to buildings, uses and structures under the Building Code, the Act and Regulations and by the following additional means, methods and manner:
(2) 
By designating one or more certified third-party agencies, as that term is defined in the Regulations, to perform plan reviews, approvals and inspections, (but not the issuance of building, compliance or occupancy permits), so long as any designated certified third-party agency under contract with the Township meets and maintains the following standards and criteria:
(a) 
Is certified as a third-party agency by the Department of Labor and Industry and provides proof of such certification satisfactory to the Township;
(b) 
Registers as a certified Uniform Construction Code third-party agency with the Township, providing the name, address, contact person(s), phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses for such agency and contact person(s); and further providing the specific certifications held by any and all persons performing services;
(c) 
Obtains, maintains in effect and provides to the Township proof of all insurance required by the Department of Labor and Industry to be certified as a third-party agency, adding or including the Township as an additional insurer on said policy;
(d) 
Provides, in a proper and timely fashion, any and all reviews, approvals, inspections, denials, disapprovals and/or comments made, undertaken or communicated to any person requesting such agency's services; and
(e) 
Immediately informs the Township, in writing, if any person within, employed by or engaged by the agency, or the agency itself, loses any certification or registration or otherwise is precluded, prevented or directed to cease performing services by any department or agency having jurisdiction over such person or agency.
C. 
Administration and enforcement of the code within the Township of Mount Pleasant may also be undertaken by:
(1) 
Entering into an agreement with one or more municipalities to provide for the joint administration and enforcement of this Act by the adoption of an ordinance approving an intermunicipal agreement pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S.A. Chapter 23 Subch. A, relating to intergovernmental cooperation; or
(2) 
Entering into a contract with another municipality for the administration and enforcement of this Act by the adoption of an ordinance approving an intermunicipal agreement pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S.A. Chapter 23 Subch. A, relating to intergovernmental cooperation.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 2301 et seq.
A. 
The owner of a building or structure or any other person may appeal from the decision of the Building Code Official regarding the provisions of the code hereby adopted by the Township of Mount Pleasant covering the manner of construction or materials to be used in the erection, alteration or repair of a building or structure to the Board of Appeals. In addition, the Board of Appeals shall hold appeal hearings of the Code Official's decisions/interpretations, hear requests for variances and extensions of time and otherwise conform to 34 Pa. Code §§ 403.121 and 403.122 and amended Act 45 [35 P.S. § 7210.501(c)(4)-(5)]. The Board of Appeals shall be that constituted by the Central Westmoreland Council of Governments pursuant to an intermunicipal agreement, and said Board shall act as the Board of Appeals of the Township of Mount Pleasant in the manner provided in the code, Act and Regulations and by the administrative procedures established by the Central Westmoreland Council of Governments and Pennsylvania Administrative Law.
The Township of Mount Pleasant hereby imposes and assesses fees and costs for the administration and enforcement of said code, Act, Regulations and this chapter, which fees and costs shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Mount Pleasant by resolution from time to time.
Any person, firm or corporation that violates any of the provisions of this chapter, the code, Act and/or Regulations commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought before a Magisterial District Judge under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, plus costs of prosecution. In default of payment thereof, the defendant may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days. Each day or portion thereof that such violation continues or is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense, and each section of this chapter that is violated shall also constitute a separate offense. Each day that a violation exists and continues shall be a separate violation.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).