[Adopted 4-13-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-O-01 (Ch. 5, Part 3, of the 1995 Code of Ordinances)]
A. 
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this article is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this article. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed this article, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
B. 
The Township Manager shall certify to the adoption of this article, and cause the same to be published as required by law; and this article shall take effect and be in force from and after its approval as required by law.
C. 
This article and the rules, regulations, provision, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.
D. 
Nothing in this article hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in § 140-22 of this article, nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this article.
[Amended 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-O-13]
A. 
In addition to the parts of the International Building Code of 2018 (IBC) adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warrington Township also adopts Appendix C, Agricultural Buildings; Appendix F, Rodent Proofing; Appendix G, Flood-Resistant Construction; and Appendix I, Patio Covers.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
B. 
Insertions, deletions, and revisions adopted prior to 1999. Sections of the IBC are hereby readopted, as follows:
(1) 
IBC 101.1. Insert: "Warrington Township."
(2) 
IBC 903.2.4.(1). Use Group F. Change: "12,000 square feet" to "5,000 square feet."
(3) 
IBC 903.2.7(1). Change Group M from "12,000 square feet" to "5,000 square feet."
(4) 
IBC 903.2.9(1). Change Group S-1 from "12.000 square feet" to "5,000 square feet."
(5) 
IBC 903.2.9.1(1). Repair Garages. Change "10,000 square feet" to "5,000 square feet" as the maximum floor area, before requiring an automatic sprinkler system in repair garages located in two-story buildings.
(6) 
IBC 903.2.10. Change Group S-2. An automatic fire-suppression system shall be provided throughout Use Group S-2 buildings that exceed 12,000 square feet in area.
(7) 
IBC 907.2.1. Delete the first sentence of Section 907.2.1 and substitute the following:
Section 907.2.1. "A manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 in any Group A occupancy, regardless of occupant load."
(8) 
IBC 907.2.1. Delete the exception to Section 907.2.1.
(9) 
IBC 907.2.2.
(a) 
Change: Use Group B. A combination manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in all Use Group B occupancies.
(b) 
Delete the exception.
(10) 
IBC 907.2.4.
(a) 
Change: Use Group F-1. A combination manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in all Use Group F-1 occupancies.
(b) 
Delete the exceptions.
(11) 
IBC 907.2.7.
(a) 
Change: Use Group M. A combination manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in all Use Group M occupancies.
(b) 
Delete the exception.
(12) 
IBC 907.2.24. Add: Use Groups S-1 and S-2. A combination manual and automatic fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained in all Use Group S-1 and S-2 occupancies.
(13) 
IBC 1612.3. Insert: "Bucks County" as the title of the jurisdiction for which the Flood Study was published and "March 16, 2015" as the date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
[Amended 7-27-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-O-07; 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-O-13]
A. 
In addition to the parts of the International Plumbing Code of 2018 (IPC) adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warrington Township also adopts Appendix B, Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities; Appendix C, Structural Safety; Appendix D, Degree Day and Design Temperatures; and Appendix E, Sizing of Water Piping System.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
B. 
Insertions, deletions, and revisions adopted prior to 1999. Sections of the IPC are hereby amended as follows:
(1) 
IPC 305.4.1. Insert: "Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 36 inches below finished grade at the point of septic system connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 36 inches below grade."
(2) 
IPC 701.2. Change: Sewer Required. Change "International Private Sewage Disposal Code" to "the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection."
(3) 
IPC 702.3. Change: Building sewer pipe. Building sewer pipe shall be service weight cast-iron pipe or SDR-35 PVC pipe. The other materials listed in Table 702.3 are not approved for use.
C. 
Insertions, deletions, and revisions adopted since 1999. Sections of the IPC are hereby amended as follows:
(1) 
IPC 101.1. Insert: "Warrington Township."
(2) 
IPC 106.6.2. Change: The fees for all plumbing work shall be as indicated in the Fee Schedule resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
(3) 
IPC 106.6.3. Insert: "50%" in two locations.
(4) 
IPC 108.4. Insert: "a summary offense punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days."
(5) 
IPC 108.5. Insert: "shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50 or more than $100."
(6) 
IPC 301.8. Insert: "Connection to Public Water and Sewer. The water distribution and drainage system of any building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall be connected to a public water main and sewer, respectively, if available. A public water main or public sewer system shall be considered available to a building when the building is located within 150 feet of the public water main or sewer."
(7) 
IPC 903.1. Insert: "All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 12 inches above the roof, except where a roof is used for any purpose other than weather protection, the roof extensions shall be run at least seven feet (2,134 mm) above the roof."
[Amended 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-O-13]
A. 
In addition to the parts of the International Fire Code of 2018 (IFC) adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warrington Township also adopts Appendix B, Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings; Appendix C, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution; Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads; Appendix E, Hazard Categories; Appendix F, Hazard Ranking; and Appendix G, Cryogenic Fluids - Weight and Volume Equivalents.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
B. 
Insertions, deletions, and revisions adopted prior to 1999. Sections of the IFC are hereby amended, as follows:
[Amended 10-8-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-O-10]
(1) 
IFC 5806.2. Add: Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in any area of Warrington Township within the "fire limits for cryogenic fluids area." The "fire limits for cryogenic fluids area" is described as any land zoned RA Residential Agricultural District; R-1 Low-Density Residential District; R-2 Medium-Density Residential District; R-3 Single-Family Residential District; R-2I Residential Infill District; MR Mixed Residential District; CR Commercial Residential District; EV Eureka Village District. Such storage is permitted in the land zoned as follows: IU Institutional Use District; CE Cemetery District; OS/P Open Space/Parkland District; WV Warrington Village District; BZ Business Zone District; CBD Central Business District; IST Industrial Science Technology District; PI-1 Planned Industrial District; PI-1A Planned Industrial District; PI-2 Planned Industrial District; OI Office Industrial District; Q Quarry District; and Junkyard District.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
(2) 
IFC 5704.2.9.6.1. Add: Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in any area of Warrington Township within the "fire limits for Class I and Class II liquids area." The "fire limits for Class I and Class II liquids" is described as any land zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential District; R-2 Medium-Density Residential District; R-3 Single-Family Residential District; R-2I Residential Infill District; MR Mixed Residential District; CR Commercial Residential District; and EV Eureka Village District. Such storage is permitted in the land zoned as follows: RA Residential Agricultural District; IU Institutional Use District; CE Cemetery District; OS/P Open Space/Parkland District; WV Warrington Village District; BZ Business Zone District; CBD Central Business District; IST Industrial Science Technology District; PI-1 Planned Industrial District; PI-1A Planned Industrial District; PI-2 Planned Industrial District; OI Office Industrial District; Q Quarry District; and Junkyard District.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
(3) 
IFC 5706.2.4.4. Add: Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks on farms and on construction sites is permitted anywhere in Warrington Township, subject to the requirements found in Section 3406.2.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
(4) 
IFC 6104.2. Add: Storage of liquefied petroleum gas in tanks larger than 2,000 gallons' capacity is prohibited in any area of Warrington Township within the "fire limits for liquefied petroleum gas area." The "fire limits for liquefied petroleum gas" is described as any land zoned RA Residential Agricultural District; RA-2 Residential Agricultural District; RA-3 Residential Agricultural District; RA-4 Residential Agricultural District; R/PRD Planned Residential Development District; R-1 Low-Density Residential District; R-1C Residential District; R-2 Medium-Density Residential District; R-3 Single-Family Residential District; R-2I Residential Infill District; IU-A Institutional-Age Qualified Residential Community District; IU-A-1 Institutional-Age Qualified District-1; IU Institutional Use District; C-1 Commercial 1 District; C-2 Commercial 2 District; OI Professional Office - Light Industry District; CR/O Corridor Residential/Office District; OS/P Open Space/Parkland District; Q Quarry District; CE Cemetery District; or J Junkyard District. Such storage is permitted in the land zoned as follows: PI-1 Planned Industrial District; PI-2 Planned Industrial - District; CBD Central Business District; and any at facility approved by the code official.
C. 
Insertions, deletions, and revisions adopted since 1999. Sections of the IFC are hereby amended, as follows:
(1) 
IFC 101.1 Insert: "Warrington Township."
(2) 
IFC 110.4 Insert: "a summary offense punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days."
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
(3) 
IFC 112.4 Insert: "shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50 or more than $100."
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
[Amended 4-13-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-O-02; 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-O-13]
A. 
In addition to the parts of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of 2018 (IRC) adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warrington Township also adopts Appendix A, Sizing and Capacity of Gas Piping; Appendix B, Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I, Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use and Type B Vents; Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Venting Systems; Appendix D, Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation; Appendix F, Radon Control Methods; Appendix H, Patio Covers; Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures; and Appendix K, Sound Transmission.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
B. 
Insertions, deletions, and revisions. Sections of the IRC are hereby amended, as follows:
(1) 
R101.1. Insert: "Warrington Township."
(2) 
R105.1. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Code Official and obtain the required permit.
[Amended 10-8-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-O-10]
(3) 
R105.2. Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Building:
1.
One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 192 square feet. Zoning permit is required.
2.
Fences not over six feet high. Zoning permit is required.
3.
Retaining walls that are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. Zoning and building permits are required.
4.
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 liters) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1. Zoning permit is required.
5.
Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below. Zoning permit is required.
6.
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
7.
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm.) deep. Zoning permit is required.
8.
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling. Zoning permit is required.
9.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10.
Roofing and siding, on condition that snow and ice shields are provided.
11.
Replacement windows, if same size.
Electrical:
1.
Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
2.
Replacement of standard receptacles with ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GPI) receptacles.
Gas:
1.
Portable heating, cooking or clothes-drying appliances.
2.
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
3.
Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1.
Portable heating appliance.
2.
Portable ventilation appliances.
3.
Portable cooling unit.
4.
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5.
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6.
Portable evaporative cooler.
7.
Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kilograms) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one horsepower (746 watts) or less.
8.
Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Plumbing:
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work, and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(4) 
301.2(1). Insert: The following additional Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria:
Table R301.2(1): Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load
Wind Design
Seismic design cate-gory
Subject to Damage From
Winter Design Temp
Ice Barrier Under-layment
Flood Hazard
Air Freez-ing Index
Mean Annual Temp
Speed (mph)
Topo-graphic Effects
Special Wind Region
Wind-bourne Debris Zone
Weath-erizing
Frost Line Depth
Termite
30
115
No
No
No
B
Severe
36 in.
Mod-High
11° F
Yes
March 16, 2015
1,000
51° F
(5) 
Insert R328. Automatic Sprinkler System.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
(a) 
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new single-family detached dwellings and townhouses, including attached garages. Additionally, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing residential structures undergoing complete reconstruction. Such systems shall be designed in accordance with the current edition of NFPA 13D and 13R. The riser shall be designed in accordance with Standard Detail W6, Typical Residential Meter and Sprinkler Installation, found in the Warrington Township Water and Sewer Specifications. The pipes may be insulated in accordance with the Standard Residential Details for Water/Sprinkler Connections. For the purpose of this section, complete reconstruction shall mean the removal and replacement, or the covering of existing materials, elements, equipment or fixtures using new materials, elements, equipment or fixtures.
(b) 
Exceptions:
[1] 
Bathrooms having an area of 55 square feet or less.
[2] 
Closets having an area of 24 square feet or less.
(6) 
Insert R329. Basement alterations:
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
(a) 
Any sprinklered house may have a basement converted into living space without providing secondary egress, except conversion to sleeping rooms is prohibited unless egress is provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 310.
(b) 
Any nonsprinklered house must provide proper egress in accordance with the requirements of Section 310.
(7) 
P2603.5.1 Insert: Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 36 inches below finished grade at the point of septic system connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 36 inches below grade.
(8) 
P3002.2. Building Sewer. Building sewer piping shall be service-weight cast-iron pipe or SDR plastic pipe. The other materials listed in the code are not approved. Forced main sewer piping shall conform to one of the standards for ABS plastic pipe, cast-iron pipe, copper or copper-alloy tubing, PVC plastic pipe, or pressure-rated pipe listed in Table P3002.2.
[Amended 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-O-13; 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
In addition to the parts of the International Mechanical Code of 2018 (IMC) adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warrington Township also adopts Appendix A, Combustion Air Openings and Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs.
[Amended 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-O-13; 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
In addition to the parts of the International Fuel Gas Code of 2018 (IFGC) adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warrington Township also adopts Appendix A, Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping (IFGS); Appendix B, Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I, Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use and Type B Vents (IFGS); Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems (IFGS); and Appendix D, Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation (IFGS).
[Amended 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-O-13; 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-O-04]
In addition to the parts of the International Existing Building Code of 2018 adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warrington Township also adopts Appendix B, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements for Existing Buildings and Facilities.
Upon the effective date of this article, Ordinance 2007-O-08 and subsequently adopted amendments are hereby repealed.
This article shall become effective on the date of approval of this article by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.