[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
The Township of New Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania ("the Township") hereby elects to administer and enforce the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, 35 P.S. §§ 7210.101-7210.1103, as amended from time to time (the "Act"), and its regulations.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401 — 405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the municipal building code of New Hanover Township.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
1. 
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the Uniform Construction Code:
A. 
The International Building Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2) 
In § 1612.3, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(3) 
In § 1612.3, the words "October 19, 2001" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE]."
B. 
The International Energy Conservation Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
C. 
The International Existing Building Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2) 
In § 1301.2, the words "November 30, 1960" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[DATE TO BE INSERTED BY THE JURISDICTION. Note: it is recommended that this date coincide with the effective date of building codes within the jurisdiction]."
D. 
The sections of the International Fire Code which are cross referenced in the International Building Code and the part of the Uniform Construction Code adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as stated in 43 Pa. Code § 403.21(b), are hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2) 
In § 109.3, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]" and the words "$1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the word "[AMOUNT]."
(3) 
In § 111.4, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars" shall be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
E. 
The International Fuel Gas Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2) 
In § 106.6.2, the words "Fees assessable by the Township for the administration and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this particular code shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of the Township by Resolution from time to time" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]."
(3) 
In § 106.6.3, the words "Not more than 75% of the permit fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the permit fee"; and the words "Not more than 75% of the plan review fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the plan review fee."
(4) 
In § 108.4, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]"; the words "$1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[AMOUNT] dollars."
(5) 
In Section 108.5, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars" shall be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
F. 
The International Mechanical Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2) 
In § 106.5.2, the words "Fees assessable by the Township for the administration and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this particular code shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of the Township by resolution from time to time" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]."
(3) 
In § 106.5.3, the words "Not more than 75% of the permit fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the permit fee"; and the words "Not more than 75% of the plan review fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] of the plan review fee."
(4) 
In § 108.4, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]"; the words "$1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the word "[AMOUNT]."
(5) 
In § 108.5, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars" should be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
G. 
The International Code Council Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities is not modified at this time.
H. 
The International Plumbing Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2) 
In § 106.6.2, the words "Fees assessable by the Township for the administration and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this particular code shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of the Township by resolution from time to time" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[JURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SCHEDULE]."
(3) 
In § 106.6.3, the words "Not more than 75% of the permit fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] percent of the permit fee"; and the words "Not more than 75% of the plan review fee" shall be inserted in the place of the words "Not more than [SPECIFY PERCENTAGE] percent of the plan review fee."
(4) 
In § 108.4, the words "Summary Offense" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[SPECIFY OFFENSE]"; and the words "$1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[AMOUNT] dollars."
(5) 
In § 108.5, the words "not less than [AMOUNT] dollars" shall be deleted; and the words "more than $1,000" shall be inserted in the place of the words "more than [AMOUNT] dollars."
(6) 
In § 305.6.1, the words "minimum of 24 inches (mm) below finished grade" shall be inserted in the place of the words "minimum of [NUMBER] inches (mm) below finished grade"; and the words "minimum of 36 inches (mm) below grade" shall be inserted in the place of the words "minimum of [NUMBER] inches (mm) below grade."
(7) 
In § 904.1, the words "12 inches" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NUMBER] inches."
I. 
The International Residential Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In Section R101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
(2) 
In Table R301.2(1), the following design criteria shall be inserted:
(a) 
Under "ground snow load, the words "30 pounds" shall be inserted.
(b) 
Under "wind design: speed (mph)," the words "(90 miles per hour" shall be inserted.
(c) 
Under "wind design: topographic effects," the word "no" shall be inserted.
(d) 
Under "seismic design category," the letter "B" shall be inserted.
(e) 
Under "weathering," the word "severe" shall be inserted.
(f) 
Under "front line depth," the words "36 inches" shall be inserted.
(g) 
Under "termite," the words "moderate to heavy" shall be inserted.
(h) 
Under "winter design temp," the words "20°" shall be inserted.
(i) 
Under "ice barrier underlayment required," the word "no" shall be inserted.
(j) 
Under "flood hazards," the words "see Code of Ordinances" shall be inserted.
(k) 
Under "air freezing index, the word "1,000k" shall be inserted.
(l) 
Under "mean annual temperature," the words "50° F." shall be inserted.
(3) 
In § P2603.6.1, the words "24 inches (mm) below finished grade" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NUMBER] inches (mm) below finished grade"; and the words "36 inches (mm) below grade" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NUMBER] inches (mm) below grade."
J. 
The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby revised as follows:
(1) 
In § 101.1, the words "Township of New Hanover" shall be inserted in the place of the words "[NAME OF JURISDICTION]."
K. 
Section 403.1(6)(3) of the Uniform Construction Code by replacing "1,000 square feet" with "200 square feet" and adding Subsection (v). Subsection (v) of the Uniform Construction Code shall also apply to all residential utility and miscellaneous use structures.
L. 
All alterations to residential buildings which do not make structural changes or changes to means of egress and repairs to residential buildings shall be subject to compliance with the Uniform Construction Code as contained in 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401-405, and as amended from time to time; provided, however, that the following repairs and alterations shall be exempt from such compliance:
(1) 
Fences that are not six feet or greater in height.
(2) 
Sidewalks and driveways that are 30 inches or less above adjacent grade, not placed over a basement or story below it, and not located in pedestrian passageways.
(3) 
Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finishing work.
(4) 
Retaining walls less than four feet in height, unless the wall supports a surcharge.
(5) 
Prefabricated swimming pools that are capable of holding less than 24 inches of water.
(6) 
All exterior decks that are less than 30 inches or less above grade and not attached to any structure.
(7) 
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one-family or two-family dwelling.
(8) 
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(9) 
Replacement of glass in any window or door. However, the replacement glass shall comply with the minimum requirements of the International Residential Code.
(10) 
Replacement of a window, door, garage door, storm window and storm door in the same opening if the dimensions of framing of the original openings are not enlarged. The installation of means of egress and emergency escape windows must be made in the same opening without altering the dimensions of framing of the original opening to be exempt.
(11) 
Replacement of existing roof material.
(12) 
Replacement of existing siding or installation of siding over existing exterior wall covering.
(13) 
Repair or replacement of any part of a porch or stoop, which is not a structural element.
(14) 
Installation of additional roll, batt, or blown-in insulation.
(15) 
Replacement of exterior rainwater gutters and leaders.
(16) 
Installation or replacement of aluminum or vinyl soffit, fascia or other exterior trim.
(17) 
Minor electrical work for the following:
(a) 
Replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
(b) 
Replacement of a receptacle, switch or lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less and operating at less than 150 volts to ground with a like or similar item. This does not include replacement of receptacles in locations where ground-fault interrupter protection is required.
(c) 
Replacement of installed electrically operated equipment such as doorbells, communication systems, security systems and any motor-operated device.
(d) 
Installation, alteration or rearrangement of communications wiring or security wiring.
(e) 
Replacement of dishwashers.
(f) 
Replacement of range hoods.
(18) 
The following gas work:
(a) 
Portable heating, cooking, or clothes-drying appliances.
(b) 
Replacement of a minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make this equipment unsafe.
(c) 
A portable fuel cell appliance that is not connected to a fixed piping system and is not interconnected to a power grid.
(19) 
The following mechanical work or equipment:
(a) 
A portable heating appliance.
(b) 
Portable ventilation appliances.
(c) 
A portable cooling unit.
(d) 
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment governed under the Uniform Construction Code.
(e) 
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make the equipment unsafe.
(f) 
Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant or that are put into action by motors of one horsepower.
(g) 
Portable evaporative cooler.
(h) 
A portable fuel cell appliance that is not connected to a fixed piping system and is not interconnected to a power grid.
(20) 
The following plumbing work:
(a) 
Replacement of bib valves if replacement hose bib valves are provided with an approved atmospheric breaker.
(b) 
Replacement of ball cocks.
(c) 
Repair of leaks.
(d) 
Clearance of stoppages.
(e) 
Replacement of faucets or working parts of faucets.
(f) 
Replacement of valves other than shower or combination shower/bath valves.
(g) 
Replacement of traps, if not buried.
(h) 
Replacement of water closet, lavatory or kitchen sink.
(i) 
Replacement of domestic clothes washers and dishwashers.
(21) 
The following heating, ventilation and air-conditioner work:
(a) 
Replacement of motors, pumps and fans of the same capacity.
(b) 
Repair and replacement of heating, supply and return piping and radiation elements, which do not require rearrangement of the piping system.
(c) 
Repair of ductwork.
(d) 
Repair of air-conditioning equipment.
(e) 
Repair and replacement of control devices for heating and air-conditioning equipment.
(f) 
Replacement of kitchen range hoods.
(g) 
Replacement of clothes dryers if there is no change in fuel type, location or electrical requirements.
(h) 
Replacement of stoves and ovens if there is no change in the fuel type, location or electrical characteristics.
M. 
An ordinary repair does not require a permit. The following are not ordinary repairs:
(1) 
Cutting away a wall, partition or portion of a wall.
(2) 
The removal of cutting and any structural beam or load-bearing support.
(3) 
The removal or change to any required means of egress or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the means of egress.
(4) 
The addition to, altercation of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply sewer drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric or mechanical.
N. 
A permit is not required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution, metering or other related equipment under the ownership or control of public service agencies.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
1. 
Administration and enforcement of the Code within the Township shall be undertaken in any of the following ways as determined by Board of Supervisors of the Township from time to time by resolution:
A. 
By the designation of an employee of the Township to serve as the Township Building Code Official to act on behalf of the Township.
B. 
By the retention of one or more construction code officials or third-party agencies to act on behalf of the Township.
C. 
By agreement with one or more other municipalities for the joint administration and enforcement of the Act through an inter-municipal agreement.
D. 
By entering into a contract with another municipality for the administration and enforcement of the Act on behalf of the Township.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
A Board of Appeals shall be established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the Township in conformity with the requirements of the relevant provisions of the Uniform Construction Code Statute, 35 P.S. § 7210.503, as amended 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, said Board of Appeals shall be established by joint action of the participating municipalities.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
1. 
All building code ordinances or portions of ordinances which were adopted by the Township before March 10, 2014, are hereby repealed.
2. 
All building code ordinances or portions of ordinances which are in effect as of the effective date of this part and whose requirements are less than the minimum requirements of the Code are hereby amended to conform with the comparable provisions of the Code.
3. 
All relevant ordinances, regulations and policies of the Township not governed by the Code shall remain in full force and effect.
[Ord. 14-02, 12/8/2014, § 2]
Fees assessable by the Township for the administration and enforcement undertaken pursuant to this part and the Code shall be established by the Board of Supervisors of the Township by resolution from time to time.