1805.2.1 Frost Protection. Extending below the frost line of
East Pennsboro Township, which shall extend a minimum of 36 inches
in depth, measured from the bottom of the footing to the grade surface.
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103.1 Enforcement agency. The Department of Housing and Community
Development shall be charged with the task of administering this code.
The executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the "Building
Official." The Board of Commissioners shall appoint the Building Official
and his designees.
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Ground snow load = 30 psf.
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Wind speed = 90 mph.
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Seismic design category = B.
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Weathering of concrete probability = severe.
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Frost line depth = 36".
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Termite probability = moderate to heavy.
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Decay probability = slight to moderate.
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Winter design temperature = 10° F.
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Ice shield underlayment required = yes.
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Flood hazards = Consult (date) FIRM and FBFM.
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Air freezing index = 784.
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Mean annual temperature = 53.1° F.
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P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewer shall be a minimum of
36 inches below grade.
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103.1 Enforcement agency. The Department of Housing and Community
Development shall be charged with the task of administering and enforcing
this code. The executive official in charge thereof shall be known
as the "Code Official." The Board of Commissioners shall appoint the
Code Official and his designees.
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305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 36
inches below grade.
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301.1 Enforcement agency. The Department of Housing and Community
Development shall be charged with the task of administering and enforcing
this code. The executive official in charge thereof shall be known
as the "Code Official." The Board of Commissioners shall appoint the
Code Official and his designees.
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103.1 Enforcement agency. The Department of Housing and Community
Development shall be charged with the task of administering and enforcing
this code. The executive official in charge thereof shall be known
as the "Code Official." The Board of Commissioners shall appoint the
Code Official and his designees.
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103.1 Enforcement agency. The Department of Housing and Community
Development shall be charged with the task of administering and enforcing
this code. The executive official in charge thereof shall be known
as the "Code Official." The Board of Commissioners shall appoint the
Code Official and his designees.
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103.1 Enforcement agency. The Department of Housing and Community
Development shall be charged with the task of administering and enforcing
this code. The executive official in charge thereof shall be known
as the "Code Official." The Board of Commissioners shall appoint the
Code Official and his designees.
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
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SECTION 101
GENERAL
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101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the "Property Maintenance Code of the Township of East Pennsboro,"
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
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101.4 Severability. The provisions of this Part
and of the Property Maintenance Code hereby adopted are declared to
be severable; and if any provision thereof is held or adjudged to
be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, any such decision shall not
be construed as affecting or impairing any other provision of this
Part or of the Property Maintenance Code hereby adopted, it being
the intent of the Board of Commissioners that this Part and Property
Maintenance Code would have been adopted had such unconstitutional,
illegal or otherwise invalid provision not been included therein.
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101.5, 101.6 and 101.7 are hereby added:
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101.5 Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances
that are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
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101.6 Saving Clause. Nothing in this Part or in
the Basic Property Maintenance Code hereby adopted shall be construed
to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court and any rights
acquitted, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action
acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance; nor shall any just
or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected
by this Part.
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101.7. Adoption. That certain document, one copy
of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Township
of East Pennsboro, at the Community and Municipal Center, 98 South
Enola Drive, Enola, Pennsylvania, being marked and designated as the
2006 International Property Maintenance Code®, First Printing,
as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby
adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Township of East Pennsboro,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for the control of the buildings
and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance
Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if
fully set out in this Part, with the additions, insertions, deletions
and changes, if any, prescribed in this Part.
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101.8 State Law and Regulations. Whenever any provision
or requirement of the regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
is more stringent or stricter than a provision or requirement of this
ordinance, the applicable provision or requirement of the regulations
of the said Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall supersede any such
provision or requirement of this ordinance.
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SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
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102.3 Application of Other Codes. Repairs, additions,
or alterations to a structure, or change of occupancy, shall be done
in accordance with the procedures and provisions in the latest edition
of the International Building Code, International Residential Code,
International Existing Building Code, International Plumbing Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, International
Fuel Gas Code, and the National Electric Code, NFPA-70/2005, and any
amendments and changes set forth in the latest adopted form of the
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
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SECTION 103
EAST PENNSBORO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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103.1 General. The Department of Housing and Community
Development is hereby created and the executive official in charge
shall be known as the "Code Official."
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103.5 Fees. Reference the most current schedule
of fees and charges as adopted by the Board of Commissioners of East
Pennsboro Township.
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SECTION 104
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL
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104.1 General. The Code Official shall enforce
the provisions of this code. The term Code Official shall include,
but not be limited to, the Director of Housing and Community Development,
Zoning Officer, Building Code Official, Building Inspector, Code Compliance
Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Health Officer, Maintenance Code
Officer, Police Officer, and Community Service Officer. Code Official
shall also include Township Engineer and Fire Marshall or their legal
representatives designated by the Board of Commissioners for enforcement
of §§ 109.1, "Imminent Danger," and § 110.1,
"General Demolition," of this Part.
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104.4 Right of Entry. The Code Official of East
Pennsboro or his/her designated legal representative is authorized
to enter the building, structure or premises at reasonable times to
inspect, subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches
and seizures. Prior to entering into a space not otherwise open to
the general public, the Code Official of East Pennsboro Township or
his/her designated representative shall make every reasonable effort,
by telephone or letter, to locate the owner or other person having
charge or control of the building, structure or premises, present
proper identification, and request entry. If requested entry is refused
or not obtained, the Code Official shall pursue recourse as provided
by law.
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SECTION 106
VIOLATIONS
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106.4. Violation Penalties. Fines shall be not
more than $1,000. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof,
shall be deemed a separate offense. If the violation or avoidance
to correct such violation continues, the owner or corporation shall
be prosecuted as defined under 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 7510, "Municipal
Housing Code Avoidance."
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SECTION 111
MEANS OF APPEAL
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111.2 Membership of Board. In order to protect existing structures and properties within East Pennsboro Township by vigorous enforcement of the provisions of this code, there shall be a Board of Appeals which has been set forth in Chapter 1, Part 4B, § 1-411, of the Code of Ordinances of the Township of East Pennsboro. The Board shall consist of five members of the Board of Commissioners of East Pennsboro Township.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
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SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
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Section 202 is hereby revised to include the following
definitions:
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STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSE is hereby deleted from
this chapter.
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION 302
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
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302.4 Weeds. The first sentence is hereby revised
to read as follows: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained
free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six inches in height.
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302.8 Motor Vehicles. Except as provided in other
regulations, no inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked,
kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be
in the state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of
being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless
conducted inside an approved spray booth.
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Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to
undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work
is performed inside a building or structure or similarly enclosed
area designed and approved for such purposes.
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The term "premises" in this section shall only apply to the
exterior grounds of a property and shall not include the interior
of an enclosed structure such as a garage or pole building that can
be observed by the public at large. The term "unlicensed" in this
section shall apply to a motor vehicle without a currently valid safety
inspection, license and/or registration.
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SECTION 304
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
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304.14 Insect Screens. During the period from April
1 to December 15, every door, window and other outside opening required
for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service
areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food
for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored
shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less
than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) and every swinging door
shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
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Exception: Screens shall not be required where
other approved means, such as air curtains or insect-repellant fans,
are employed.
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CHAPTER 5
PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
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The following section shall be added:
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[P] SECTION 508
SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE
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508.1 General. Pump discharge shall not be discharged
or day lighted upon adjacent private property, public right-of-way,
Township road or Township sanitary sewer system. Sump pump discharge
must be controlled on the lot or property on which the sump pump is
located. Such discharge shall not be in a manner that creates a public
nuisance or hazard. Sump pump discharges may be contained to existing
or proposed stormwater sewers upon written approval of the Township
Engineer.
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CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION 602
HEATING FACILITIES
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602.3 Heat Supply. Every owner and operator of
any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit,
rooming unit, dormitory or guest room on terms, either expressed or
implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat
during the period from September 15 to June 1 to maintain a temperature
of not less than 68° F. (20° C.) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms,
and toilet rooms.
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602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces. Indoor occupiable
work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September
15 to June 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65° F.
(18° C.) during the period the spaces are occupied.
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SECTION 606
ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS
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Section 606 is hereby deleted.
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CHAPTER 7
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