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Borough of Norristown, PA
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2023-01-17
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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
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CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
The Code
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 4
Administrative Code
Ch 6
Affirmative Action
Ch 8
Blighted Property Removal Committee
Ch 9
Board of Code Appeals
Ch 10
Code of Conduct
Ch 12
Drug Task Force
Ch 21
Ethics
Ch 27
Fire Department
Ch 31
Historical Architectural Review Board
Ch 33
Housing Code Review Committee
Ch 37
Human Relations Commission
Ch 41
Information Technology Committee
Ch 43
Insurance
Ch 50
Library Service
Ch 56
Meter Personnel; Traffic Guides
Ch 60
Montgomery County Consortium of Communities
Ch 62
Municipal Stormwater Authority
Ch 63
Municipal Waste Authority
Ch 66
Parks and Recreation Committee
Ch 70
Planning Commission
Ch 74
Police Department
Ch 81
(Reserved)
Ch 82
Shade Tree Commission and Tree Rules and Regulations
Ch 85
(Reserved)
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 95
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 97
Alleys
Ch 99
Amusement Machines
Ch 103
Animals
Ch 107
(Reserved)
Ch 113
Bicycles
Ch 119
(Reserved)
Ch 120
Building Permits and Floodplain Management
Ch 122
Buildings, Boarding and Enclosing of
Ch 125
Buildings, Landmark
Ch 128
Change of Use or Occupancy
Ch 130
Checks, Returned
Ch 132
Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 133
Contractors, Responsible
Ch 135
Curfew
Ch 140
Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
Ch 143
(Reserved)
Ch 147
Emergencies
Ch 151
Fees
Ch 155
Firearms and Weapons
Ch 157
Fire Insurance Claims
Ch 159
Fire Prevention
Ch 163
Fireworks
Ch 169
Garage Sales
Ch 172
Gas- and Oil-Burning Equipment
Ch 176
Graffiti
Ch 180
Hazardous Substances
Ch 184
(Reserved)
Ch 188
Discrimination
Ch 194
Junkyards
Ch 198
Kerosene Heating Units
Ch 200
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Hazard Control
Ch 202
Littering
Ch 203
Distribution of Commercial Handbills and Other Unsubscribed Literature
Ch 204
Loitering
Ch 209
(Reserved)
Ch 215
Noise
Ch 219
Numbering of Houses and Property
Ch 222
Overcrowding of Dwelling Units
Ch 223
Parades, Street Fairs, Block Parties and Assemblies
Ch 224
Parking Permits
Ch 225
Parks and Recreation Areas
Ch 227
Pawnbrokers and Dealers in Precious Metals, Antiques and Secondhand Goods
Ch 229
Peace and Good Order
Ch 233
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 236
(Reserved)
Ch 239
Property Maintenance
Ch 239A
Building Safety, Property Maintenance and Housing Code
Ch 239A Ch 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 01
General
§ 239A-301.1
Scope.
§ 239A-301.2
Responsibility.
§ 239A-301.3
Vacant structures and land.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 02
Exterior Property Areas
§ 239A-302.1
Sanitation.
§ 239A-302.2
Grading and drainage.
§ 239A-302.3
Sidewalks and driveways.
§ 239A-302.4
Weeds.
§ 239A-302.5
Rodent harborage.
§ 239A-302.6
Exhaust vents.
§ 239A-302.7
Accessory structures.
§ 239A-302.8
Motor vehicles.
§ 239A-302.9
Defacement of property.
§ 239A-302.10
Fire escapes and exterior stairways.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 03
Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
§ 239A-303.1
Swimming pools.
§ 239A-303.2
Enclosures.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 04
Exterior Structure
§ 239A-304.1
General.
§ 239A-304.2
Protective treatment.
§ 239A-304.3
Premises identification.
§ 239A-304.4
Structural members.
§ 239A-304.5
Foundation walls.
§ 239A-304.6
Exterior walls.
§ 239A-304.7
Roofs and drainage.
§ 239A-304.8
Decorative features.
§ 239A-304.9
Overhang extensions.
§ 239A-304.10
Stairways, decks, porches and balconies.
§ 239A-304.11
Chimneys and towers.
§ 239A-304.12
Handrails and guards.
§ 239A-304.13
Window, skylight and door frames.
§ 239A-304.14
Insect screens.
§ 239A-304.15
Doors.
§ 239A-304.16
Basement hatchways.
§ 239A-304.17
Guards for basement windows.
§ 239A-304.18
Building security.
§ 239A-304.19
Gates.
§ 239A-304.20
Ice buildup.
§ 239A-304.21
Fire escape use.
§ 239A-304.22
Fire escape inspection and certification.
§ 239A-304.23
Exterior facade inspection and certification.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 05
Interior Structure
§ 239A-305.1
General.
§ 239A-305.2
Structural members.
§ 239A-305.3
Interior surfaces.
§ 239A-305.4
Stairs and walking surfaces.
§ 239A-305.5
Handrails and guards.
§ 239A-305.6
Interior doors.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 06
Component Serviceability
§ 239A-306.1
General.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 07
Handrails and Guardrails
§ 239A-307.1
General.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 08
Rubbish and Garbage
§ 239A-308.1
Accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
§ 239A-308.2
Disposal of rubbish.
§ 239A-308.3
Disposal of garbage.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 09
Pest Elimination
§ 239A-309.1
Infestation.
§ 239A-309.2
Owner.
§ 239A-309.3
Single occupant.
§ 239A-309.4
Multiple occupancy.
§ 239A-309.5
Occupant.
Ch 239A Ch 3 § 10
Trees
§ 239A-310.1
Trees.
§ 239A-310.2
Definitions.
§ 239A-310.3
Study ordered.
§ 239A-310.4
Report completion.
§ 239A-310.5
Tree removal.
§ 239A-310.6
Correction order.
Ch 240
Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program
Ch 241
Property Transfer and Sewer Lateral Inspections
Ch 242
Real Estate Registry
Ch 243
Records
Ch 245
Rental Property
Ch 246
Rights-Of-Way
Ch 247
Rodent Control
Ch 251
Contractor Licensing
Ch 258
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 262
(Reserved)
Ch 266
Smoking on Borough Property
Ch 270
Snow and Ice Removal
Ch 274
Solid Waste
Ch 276
Stormwater Management
Ch 278
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 282
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 286
Swimming Pools
Ch 291
Taxation
Ch 293
Towing and Towers
Ch 295
Trees
Ch 297
Truss Construction
Ch 301
Vehicles, Abandoned
Ch 305
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 308
Vending Machines
Ch 310
Water
Ch 315
Weeds
Ch 320
Zoning
Appendix
Ch A325
Cable Television Franchise
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 301
General
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301.1
Scope.
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301.2
Responsibility.
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301.3
Vacant structures and land.
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SECTION 302
Exterior Property Areas
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302.1
Sanitation.
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302.2
Grading and drainage.
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302.3
Sidewalks and driveways.
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302.4
Weeds.
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302.5
Rodent harborage.
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302.6
Exhaust vents.
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302.7
Accessory structures.
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302.8
Motor vehicles.
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302.9
Defacement of property.
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302.10
Fire escapes and exterior stairways.
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SECTION 303
Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
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303.1
Swimming pools.
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303.2
Enclosures.
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SECTION 304
Exterior Structure
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304.1
General.
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304.2
Protective treatment.
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304.3
Premises identification.
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304.4
Structural members.
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304.5
Foundation walls.
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304.6
Exterior walls.
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304.7
Roofs and drainage.
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304.8
Decorative features.
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304.9
Overhang extensions.
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304.10
Stairways, decks, porches and balconies.
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304.11
Chimneys and towers.
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304.12
Handrails and guards.
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304.13
Window, skylight and door frames.
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304.14
Insect screens.
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304.15
Doors.
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304.16
Basement hatchways.
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304.17
Guards for basement windows.
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304.18
Building security.
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304.19
Gates.
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304.20
Ice buildup.
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304.21
Fire escape use.
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304.22
Fire escape inspection and certification.
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304.23
Exterior facade inspection and certification.
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SECTION 305
Interior Structure
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305.1
General.
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305.2
Structural members.
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305.3
Interior surfaces.
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305.4
Stairs and walking surfaces.
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305.5
Handrails and guards.
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305.6
Interior doors.
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SECTION 306
Component Serviceability
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306.1
General.
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SECTION 307
Handrails and Guardrails
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307.1
General.
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SECTION 308
Rubbish and Garbage
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308.1
Accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
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308.2
Disposal of rubbish.
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308.3
Disposal of garbage.
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SECTION 309
Pest Elimination
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309.1
Infestation.
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309.2
Owner.
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309.3
Single occupant.
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309.4
Multiple occupancy.
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309.5
Occupant.
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SECTION 310
Trees
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310.1
Trees.
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310.2
Definitions.
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310.3
Study ordered.
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310.4
Report completion.
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310.5
Tree removal.
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310.6
Correction order.
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