[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2002, § 1]
1. 
Applicable Codes. These codes are hereby adopted in their entirety, by the Borough of Biglerville, the following codes which are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Borough of Biglerville, as amended, through the effective date of adoption of this Part, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, amended or changed as prescribed in the following sections of this Part:
A. 
The International Building Code/2000, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
B. 
The International Plumbing Code/2000, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
C. 
The International Fuel Gas Code/2000, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
D. 
The International Energy Conservation Code/2000, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
E. 
The International Mechanical Code/2000, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
F. 
The International Fire Code/2000, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
G. 
The ICC Electrical Code/2000 Administrative Provisions, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
H. 
The International Residential Code/2000, 1st Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
2. 
Effective Date of Enactment. The provisions set forth in this Part shall take effect on the date of adoption of this Part in accordance with the Borough Code.
3. 
Administration and Enforcement. Except where stated otherwise, all of the administration and enforcement procedures of the International Buildings Code shall apply to all the codes listed in Subsection 1A through H of this Part.
4. 
Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer shall perform the duties enumerated and shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the strength and safety of building materials.
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2002, § 2]
Insertions.
A.
IBC § 101.1 insert:
Borough of Biglerville
B.
IBC § 1612.3 insert:
Borough of Biglerville
C.
IBC § 1612.3 insert:
The Flood Insurance Study for the Borough of Biglerville.
D.
IBC § 3409.2 insert:
March 4, 2003 (the date referred to in this section is as follows, "to include with effective date of Building Code in jurisdiction.")
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2002, § 2]
Insertions.
A.
IRC § R101.1 insert:
Borough of Biglerville
B.
IRC Table R301.2(1)
Values
Table R301.2(1)
Ground Snow Load
Subject to Damage From
Ground Snow Load
Wind Speed
(mph)
Seismic Design Category
Weathering
Frost Line Depth
Termite
Decay
Winter Design Temp
Flood Hazards
30"
90
B
Severe
36"
Moderate to heavy
Slight to moderate
20"
n/a
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2003, § 2]
Insertions.
A.
IPC § 101.1 insert:
Borough of Biglerville
B.
IPC § 106.6.3
2. 75% (Specify Percentage)
3. 75% (Specify Percentage)
C.
IPC § 108.4
Summary (Specify Offense)
Up to $1,000 per offense (Amount)
Up to 30 days per offense (No. of Days)
D.
IPC § 108.5.
All penalties shall be in accordance with § 5-210(6) of this Part.
E.
IPC § 305.6.1
36 inches (Number of Inches)
36 inches (Number of Inches)
F.
IPC § 904.1. Roof Extensions. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 12 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least seven feet (2,134 mm) above the roof.
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2003, § 2]
Insertions.
A.
Section 101.1 insert:
Borough of Biglerville
B.
IFGC § 106.5.2
See attached Fee Schedule
C.
IFGC § 106.5.3
2. 75% (Specify Percentage)
3. 75% (Specify Percentage)
D.
IFGC § 108.4
Summary (Specify Offense)
Up to $1,000 per offense (Amount)
Up to 30 days per offense (No. of Days)
E.
IFGC § 108.5
All penalties shall be in accordance with § 5-210(6) of this Part.
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2003, § 2]
Insertions.
A.
IMC § 101.1 insert:
Borough of Biglerville.
B.
IMC § 106.5.2
(See attached Fee Schedule).
C.
IMC § 106.5.3
75% (Specify Percentage).
75% (Specify Percentage)
D.
IMC § 108.4
Summary (Specify Offense).
Up to $1,000 per offense (Amount)
Up to 30 days per offense (No. of Days)
E.
IMC § 108.5 Stop Work Orders. All Penalties shall be in accordance with § 5-210(6) of this Part.
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2003, § 2]
Insertions.
A.
IFC § 101.1 insert:
Borough of Biglerville
B.
IFC § 109.3
Summary (Specify Offense)
Up to $1,000 per offense (Amount)
Up to five days per offense (No. of Days)
C.
IFC § 111.4. Stop Work Orders. All penalties shall be in accordance with § 5-210(6) of this Part.
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2003, § 3; as amended by Ord. 6-2003, 9/2/2003, § 1]
1. 
Delegation of Authority. The Borough of Biglerville may enter into agreement with the PSAB Regional Codes Program whereby the PSAB shall be authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this Part and such other ordinances relating to building regulations as set forth under the terms of the agreement.
2. 
Other Permits Required. At the time of filing an application for a building permit, the applicant shall present evidence that he/she has obtained all necessary permits, licenses, approval and/or variances as may be required under the law of the Borough and the commonwealth.
3. 
Determination by Code Official. When the owner or agent is unable to obtain the releases required in § 111.1, the Code Official shall inspect the site for which application has been made to determine that the utility service connections and appurtenant equipment have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.
4. 
Schedule of Permit Fees. At the time of application for a building permit, the applicant shall pay an appropriate fee. A schedule of said fees for single- and two-family residences, multifamily, commercial, industrial, demolition, signs, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire prevention shall be established by resolution as adopted by the Borough. The Borough Council may, from time to time, review the fee schedule and revise the schedule whenever it is felt necessary. All revisions of the fee schedule shall be made by resolution.
5. 
Qualifications. The Board of Appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
6. 
Violation Penalties. Any person or member of a partnership or corporation who shall violate any provisions of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair, demolish a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Code Official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the code shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense.
7. 
Unlawful Continuances. The penalty referred to in this section shall be the same as the penalty for other violations as specified in Subsection 6.
8. 
Qualifications. The Board of Appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matter pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
[Ord. 2-2003, 3/4/2002, § 4]
1. 
Saving Clause. Nothing in this Part or the International Building Code, or the International Property Maintenance Code, or the International Plumbing Code, or the International Fuel Gas Code, or the International Energy Conservation Code, or the International Mechanical Code, or the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions or the International Residential Code herein adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceedings now pending in any court or any rights acquired or liability incurred or in any cause or causes of action accrued or existing under any act or ordinance repealed hereby. No right or remedy of any character shall not be lost, impaired or affected by this Part.