[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of North Huntingdon 6-20-2012 by Ord. No. 2177; amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals — See Ch. 124.
Floodplain management — See Ch. 288.
Numbering of property — See Ch. 366.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 404.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 472.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 485.
Zoning — See Ch. 555.
The Township of North Huntingdon hereby adopts the Uniform Construction Code (hereinafter referred to as "code"), as designated and defined by the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act (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, as the Township of North Huntingdon Building Code. The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code Chapters 401 to 405, as amended from time to time, consists of the following (All appendixes adopted shall be utilized for supplementary and informational purposes only, as they relate to the interpretation of the respective codes to which they are associated.):
A. 
The provisions of Chapters 2 to 29 and 31 to 35 of the International Building Code 2009 and Appendix E ("Supplementary Accessibility Requirements") and Appendix H ("Signs") (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
B. 
The ICC Electrical Code - Administrative Provisions 2009 (First Printing).[1] This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: See the 2009 International Building Code, Appendix K.
C. 
The International Mechanical Code 2009 (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
D. 
The International Fuel Gas Code 2009, and its Appendixes (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
E. 
The International Plumbing Code 2009, and its Appendixes, except Appendix A (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
F. 
The International Residential Code 2009 Chapter 44, Referenced Standards, and Appendixes A, B, C, D, G and L (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
G. 
The International Fire Code 2009, as amended (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council, excluding Section 105, Permits, and Section 307, Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces.
H. 
The International Property Maintenance Code 2009, as amended, (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
I. 
The International Energy Conservation Code 2009, and the Appendix (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
J. 
Sections AE501 to AE503 and AE601 to AE605 of Appendix E of the International Residential Code 2009; (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
K. 
The International Existing Building Code for Buildings and Facilities 2009, and the Appendix (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
L. 
The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2009 (First Printing). This includes all errata issued by the International Code Council.
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:
A. 
References to "jurisdiction" shall be "the Township of North Huntingdon."
B. 
The International Building Code Section 1612.3 insert: "March 17, 2011," as date of issuance.
C. 
The ICC Electrical Code Section 404.2 insert: "fee prescribed in Ordinance No. 2164, Fees, as amended, as included in associated building permit fees."[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said ordinance is on file in the Township offices.
D. 
International Mechanical Code Section 106.5 insert: "fee prescribed in Ordinance No. 2164, Fees, as amended, as included in associated building permit fees."[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said ordinance is on file in the Township offices.
E. 
International Mechanical Code Section 106.5.3, Subdivisions 2 and 3, insert: "zero (0%)."
F. 
International Fuel Gas Code Section 106.6.2 insert: "fee prescribed in Ordinance No. 2164, Fees, as amended, as included in associated building permit fees."[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Said ordinance is on file in the Township offices.
G. 
International Fuel Gas Code Section 106.6.3, Subdivisions 2 and 3, insert: "zero (0%)."
H. 
International Plumbing Code Section 106.6.2 insert: "fee prescribed in Ordinance No. 2164, Fees, as amended, as included in associated building permit fees."[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Said ordinance is on file in the Township offices.
I. 
International Plumbing Code Section 106.6.3, Subdivisions 2 and 3, insert: "zero (0%)."
J. 
International Plumbing Code Section 305.6.1 insert: "40" in both locations.
K. 
International Plumbing Code Section 904.1 insert: "24."
L. 
International Residential Code Table R 301.2(1) insert the following:
(1) 
Ground snow load: 30 pounds.
(2) 
Wind speed (mph): 90.
(3) 
Seismic design category: d1.
(4) 
Weathering: severe.
(5) 
Frost line depth: 36 inches.
(6) 
Termite: moderate to heavy.
(7) 
Decay: slight to moderate.
(8) 
Winter design temp.: 5° F.
(9) 
Ice shield underlayment: yes.
(10) 
Flood hazard: FEMA Map dated March 17, 2011.
(11) 
Air freezing index: 1,000.
(12) 
Mean annual temp: 25° F.
M. 
International Residential Code Section P2603.6.1 insert: "40" in both places.
N. 
International Residential Code Section P3103.1 insert: "24 inches" in both places.
O. 
International Property Maintenance Code 2009 Section 302.4 insert "12 inches."
P. 
International Fire Code Sections 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 are dated March 17, 2011)."
Q. 
All proposed utility, accessory and miscellaneous use structures (including, but not limited to garages, carports, sheds, etc.) containing a building area of 200 square feet or more, shall require a building permit subject to the review of all applicable codes.
A. 
The Township of North Huntingdon hereby amends the UCC Ordinance pursuant to Act 45 of 1999 and adopts construction standards for sanitary sewers and laterals that meet or exceed the provision of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code as set forth in the North Huntingdon Municipal Authority's Manual of Sewer Use Rules and Regulations, dated December 2004, in lieu of sanitary sewers and lateral standards set forth in the International Plumbing Code and the International Residential Code. A copy of the Manual of Sewer Use Rules and Regulations, dated December 2004, is attached hereto, incorporated herein and marked as Exhibit "A."[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is on file in the Township offices.
B. 
The Township of North Huntingdon has enacted this section in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 503, Changes in Uniform Construction Code, (b) through (k).[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 7210.503(b) through (k).
[1]
Editor's Note: This provision was originally added to the chapter 3-15-2006 by Ord. No. 2078.
A. 
The Township of North Huntingdon hereby elects to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, 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 North Huntingdon shall be undertaken in any of the following ways as determined by the governing body of the Township of North Huntingdon from time to time by resolution:
(1) 
By the designation of an employee of the Township to serve as the Building Code Official to act on behalf of the Township;
(2) 
By the retention of one or more construction code officials or third-party agencies to act on behalf of the Township;
(3) 
By entering into a contract with another municipality for the administration and enforcement of this Act on behalf of the Township;
(4) 
By entering into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for plan review, inspections and enforcement of structures other than one-family or two-family dwelling units and utility and miscellaneous-use structures;
(5) 
Third-party electrical inspection agencies shall be registered with the Township of North Huntingdon and the Department of Labor and Industry prior to performing inspections within the Township.
C. 
Administration and enforcement of the code within the Township of North Huntingdon may also be undertaken by 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. Ch. 23, Subch. A, relating to intergovernmental cooperation.
All ordinances, resolutions, regulations and policies of the Township of North Huntingdon not affected, modified or repealed by this chapter, the code, Act or regulations shall remain in full force and effect.
The Township of North Huntingdon 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 Township of North Huntingdon's governing body.
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, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 and costs incurred by the Township in enforcement of said violation. Each day that a violation exists and continues shall be a separate violation.