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Borough of Norristown, PA
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The Code
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 239A Building Safety, Property Maintenance and Housing Code
Chapter 239A
Building Safety, Property Maintenance and Housing Code
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Norristown
8-17-2021
by
Ord. No. 21-11
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Appendix A Boarding Standard
Attachment 2 - Appendix B Board of Appeals
Attachment 3 - Appendix C Supplemental Inspection Requirements
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
PART 1
Scope and General Requirements
(101.1 – 102.11)
PART 2
Administration and Enforcement
(103.1 – 115.1)
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201
General
(201.1 – 201.5)
SECTION 202
General Definitions
(202.1)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 301
General
(301.1 – 301.3)
SECTION 302
Exterior Property Areas
(302.1 – 302.10)
SECTION 303
Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
(303.1 – 303.2)
SECTION 304
Exterior Structure
(304.1 – 304.23)
SECTION 305
Interior Structure
(305.1 – 305.6)
SECTION 306
Component Serviceability
(306.1)
SECTION 307
Handrails and Guardrails
(307.1)
SECTION 308
Rubbish and Garbage
(308.1 – 308.3)
SECTION 309
Pest Elimination
(309.1 – 309.5)
SECTION 310
Trees
(310.1 – 310.6)
CHAPTER 4
LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
SECTION 401
General
(401.1 – 401.3)
SECTION 402
Light
(402.1 – 402.3)
SECTION 403
Ventilation
(403.1 – 403.5)
SECTION 404
Occupancy Limitations
(404.1 – 404.7)
CHAPTER 5
PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 501
General
(501.1 – 501.2)
SECTION 502
Required Facilities
(502.1 – 502.5)
SECTION 503
Toilet Rooms
(503.1 – 503.4)
SECTION 504
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
(504.1 – 504.3)
SECTION 505
Water System
(505.1 – 505.5)
SECTION 506
Sanitary Drainage System
(506.1 – 506.3)
SECTION 507
Storm Drainage
(507.1)
CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 601
General
(601.1 – 601.2)
SECTION 602
Heating Facilities
(602.1 – 602.5)
SECTION 603
Mechanical Equipment
(603.1 – 603.6)
SECTION 604
Electrical Facilities
(604.1 – 604.3)
SECTION 605
Electrical Equipment
(605.1 – 605.4)
SECTION 606
Elevators, Escalators and Dumbwaiters
(606.1 – 606.2)
SECTION 607
Duct Systems
(607.1)
SECTION 608
Hood Systems
(608.1)
SECTION 609
Moisture Control
(609.1)
CHAPTER 7
FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 701
General
(701.1 – 701.2)
SECTION 702
Means of Egress
(702.1 – 702.5)
SECTION 703
Fire-Resistance Ratings
(703.1 – 703.8)
SECTION 704
Fire protection Systems
(704.1 – 704.7)
SECTION 705
Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Detection
(705.1 – 705.2)
SECTION 706
Fire Extinguishers
(706.1)
SECTION 707
Tampering
(707.1)
CHAPTER 8
RENTAL HOUSING LICENSE AND INSPECTION
SECTION 801
General
(801.1 – 801.2)
SECTION 802
Rental license
(802.1 – 802.10)
SECTION 803
Person-in-Charge
(803.1 – 803.2)
SECTION 804
Rental License Suspension for Outstanding Violations and Imminent Hazards
(804.1 – 804.9)
SECTION 805
Inspections
(805.1)
CHAPTER 9
REFERENCED STANDARDS
SECTION 901
Referenced Standards Table
