CHAPTER 1002: Uniform Construction Code Adoption

Editor's Note: Ord. 9-2004, eff. 6-8-2004, renumbered former Ch. 1007 as Ch. 1002.

[Ord. 9-2004, eff. 6-8-2004; Ord. No. 2-2018, § 31, eff. 2-15-2018]

The Uniform Construction Code adopted by Section 1002.01 is hereby changed by the enactment, repeal or amendment of provisions, which changes are on the following pages, with the location in the Code for that page noted by the heading "Change(s) Page(s)."

CITY OF PITTSBURGH AMENDMENTS TO

THE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE:

2003 IBC AMENDMENTS
Section 101.1: Amend to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of The City of Pittsburgh, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 101.2: Add a new exception 3, to comply with Title 34 Scope.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exceptions:
3.	The provisions of this code do not apply to the items stipulated in PA Title 34, 403.1.
Section 101.2.1: Delete and Replace with:
101.2.1 Appendices. The provisions of Appendices B, E, and H are specifically adopted and are part of this code.
Section 102.7: Add a new section:
102.7 Matters not provided for. Any requirement that is essential for the safety of an existing or proposed building, structure or land area, or for the safety of the occupants and the public which are not specifically provided for by this code, shall be determined by the code official. This shall include, but not be limited to, matters regarding structural, fire and sanitary safety, as well as the stability of the land under or adjacent to a building or structure.
Section 103.1: Amend to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Bureau of Building Inspection (also referred to as BBI) is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
Section 105.1.1: Delete text and replace with:
105.1.1 Types of permits required. The following, is a list of required permits issued by BBI, and the scope of work covered under said permit:
Building Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code", "The International Energy Conservation Code", "The International Existing Building Code" and "The International Residential Code".
Electrical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Electrical Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VIII.
Mechanical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Mechanical Code", "The International Fuel Gas Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part V and Part VI.
Commercial Cooking Hood Permit: For work covered under the applicable sections of "The International Mechanical Code" and "The International Fuel Gas Code".
Sign Permit: For work covered under the scope of the scope of "The International Building Code" Appendix H.
Fire Suppression System and Standpipe Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, "NFPA 13", and "NFPA 14".
Fire Alarm Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, The International Electrical Code", and "NFPA 72".
Section 105.1.2: Delete text and replace with:
105.1.2 Required permits not issued by BBI. The following is a list of required permits, which are not issued by BBI, and the enforcement entity responsible for issuing them:
Fire Prevention Permits: Items, under the scope of "The International Fire Code", which are not addressed by any of the permits listed in section 105.1.1, are issued by The City of Pittsburgh's Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Plumbing Permits: For work covered under the scope of "The International Plumbing Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VII; The Allegheny County Health Department.
Section 105.2: Insert new text at section 105.2 subheading "Building" as new item #14:
14.	Replacement windows are not exempt from permit requirements, as stated in Title 34, 403.42(c)(xiii). Replacement windows must comply with the requirements of "The International Energy Conservation Code".
Section 105.2.1: Add new text beneath this section:
Note: this requirement supercedes the provisions of Title 34, 403.42(b).
Section 105.3: Delete text and replace with:
105.3 Application for permit. All applicants for permits, issued by The Bureau of Building Inspection, shall comply with the applicable licensing provisions contained in Title 7, Article V: Trade Occupations, of The Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances. The applicant shall complete the appropriate permit application in its entirety, and sign said document.
All permit applications for Health Care Facilities, as defined by Title 34, must be accompanied by an approval certificate from The Pennsylvania Department of Health. Applications will not be accepted without this approval.
All permit applications for Child Day Care Facilities, as defined by Title 34, must be accompanied by approved documentation from The Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. Applications will not be accepted without this documentation.
Section 105.3.1: Amended to read as follows:
105.3.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within thirty (30) business days from the date that the application is accepted as complete. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
Section 106.1: Amended to read as follows:
106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in one (1) or more sets with each application for a permit. A licensed architect or licensed professional engineer shall prepare the construction documents under the Architects Licensure Law (63 P. S. §§ 34.1—34.22), or the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law (63 P. S. §§ 148—158.2). Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Section 106.1.2: Amended to read as follows:
106.1.2 Means of egress. The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of this code. In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
Section 106.1.4: Add new section 106.1.4:
106.1.4 Health Care Facilities. The construction documents for all Health Care Facilities, as defined by PA Title 34, must bear the original stamp of approval from The Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Section 106.2: Amended to read as follows:
106.2 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted. The building code official may not waive the submission of site plans that relate to accessibility requirements.
Section 106.3.4.1: Amended to read as follows:
106.3.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the owner shall designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge.
The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
Section 110.2: Amended to read as follows:
110.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the Bureau of Building Inspection, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy within five (5) business days after receipt of the final inspection report. The certificate of occupancy shall contain the following information:
(1)	The permit number and address of the building, structure or facility.
(2)	The permit holder's name and address.
(3)	A description of the portion of the building, structure or facility covered by the occupancy permit.
(4)	The name of the building code official who issued the occupancy permit.
(5)	The applicable construction code edition applicable to the occupancy permit.
(6)	The use and occupancy classification under Chapter 3 (Use and Occupancy Classification) of the "International Building Code," when designated.
(7)	The type of construction defined in Chapter 6 (Types of Construction) of the "International Building Code," when designated.
(8)	Special stipulations and conditions relating to the permit and board of appeals' decisions and variances for accessibility requirements granted by the Secretary.
(9)	The date of the final inspection.
(10)	The design occupant load for all assembly use groups.
Sections 112.1 through 112.3: Delete entirely and replace with:
112.1 Refer to Appendix B, of this code, for the provisions pertaining to The Board of Appeals.
Section 113.2: Delete the entire text and replace with:
113.2 Notice of violation. All BBI inspectors shall follow the procedures, outlined below, whenever an inspection reveals a violation of this code; which includes the performance of work prior to obtaining a permit required under section 105.
(1)	Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector shall discuss the inspection results with the permit holder, the owner, or the owner's authorized agent.
(2)	The building official may issue a written notice of violations to the permit holder. The notice is to contain a description of the violations and an order requiring corrections of the violations within a reasonable period determined by the code official. When a violation relates to an unsafe building, structure or equipment, the code official shall act in accordance with section 115.
(3)	After the compliance date contained in the order, the code official shall cause the inspection of the building, structure, or equipment to determine whether the violation was corrected. The code official shall close the order if the violation was corrected.
Section 113.4: Amended to read as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any requirement thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be penalized as provided for under section 903 of Act 45 (35 P. S. § 7210.903).
Section 114.3: Amended to read as follows:
114.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition shall be subject to the provisions of section 903 of Act 45 (35 P. S. § 7210.903).
Section 115: Delete the entire section, and replace with:
SECTION 115 UNSAFE BUILDING, STRUCTURE OR EQUIPMENT
115.1 Conditions. The code official may determine that a building, structure or equipment is unsafe because of inadequate means of egress, inadequate light and ventilation, fire hazard, other dangers to human life or the public welfare, illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance. A vacant building or structure that is not secured against entry is unsafe under this section.
115.2 Order to vacate. When the code official determines the existence of an unsafe condition, the code official shall order the vacating of the building or structure.
115.3 Method of service. The code official shall serve a written notice on the owner or owner's agent of the building, structure or equipment that is unsafe under this section. The notice shall contain the order to vacate the building, structure or seal the equipment out of service and state the unsafe conditions, required repairs or improvements. The order shall be served by certified mail or personal service to the owner or to the owner's agent's last known address or on the owner, agent or person in control of the building, structure or equipment. The code official shall post the written notice at the entrance of the structure or on the equipment if service cannot be accomplished by certified mail or personal service.
115.4 Notice. When a building or structure is ordered vacated under this section, the code official shall post a notice at each entrance stating that the structure is unsafe and its occupancy is prohibited.
115.5 Abatement. The code official may not rescind the order to vacate until the owner abates or corrects the unsafe condition.
Section 305.2: Amended to read as follows:
305.2 Day care. The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision or personal care services for more than twelve (12) children older than two and one-half (2½) years of age, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.
Section 310.1: Amended to read as follows:
310.1 R-3 Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as R-1, R-2, R-4 or I and where buildings do not contain more than two (2) dwelling units as applicable in Section 101.2, or adult care facilities that provide accommodations for five (5) or fewer persons for less than twenty-four (24) hours. Adult care facilities that are within a single-family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.
Child day care facilities shall comply with all of the requirements of Title 34, 403.23.
Section 310.2: Add new definition for child day care facility:
Child Day Care Facility. A dwelling unit where child day care services are provided for less than twenty-four (24) hours for four (4) to twelve (12) children is an R-3 occupancy if the dwelling unit is used primarily as a private residence and the provision of day care services is accessory to the principal use of the dwelling unit as a residence.
Section 403.1: Amended to read as follows:
403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than six (6) stories or seventy-five (75) feet (twenty-two thousand eighty hundred sixty (22,860) mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, below the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, or such combined maximum above and below the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(Note: Exceptions are to remain.)
Section 412.5.1: Amended to read as follows:
412.5.1 General. Helistops, only, may be erected on buildings. Heliports and helistops may be erected in other locations. All installations must comply with this section and the requirements of section 1107 of the International Fire Code.
Section 412.5.5: Amended to read as follows:
412.5.5 Means of egress. The means of egress from heliports and helistops shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 10. Landing areas located on buildings or structures shall have two (2) or more means of egress. The means of egress shall be enclosed stairways, and shall comply with the remoteness provisions of Chapter 10.
Section 903.6: Add new section 903.6:
903.6 Remote inspector's test connection. A remote inspector's test connection shall be installed on every floor at the end of the most hydraulically remote branch line. The connection shall be made in accordance with the requirements for test connections in NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R, as applicable.
Section 904.9: Add new section 904.9.1:
904.9.1 Exhaust. An approved exhaust system shall be installed to serve the area that is protected by the halogenated extinguishing system. The contaminated air from these areas shall be exhausted to the exterior of the building; either directly or by means of dedicated ductwork.
Section 904.10: Add new section 904.10.1:
904.10.1 Exhaust. An approved exhaust system shall be installed to serve the area that is protected by the clean-agent extinguishing system. The contaminated air from these areas shall be exhausted to the exterior of the building; either directly or by means of dedicated ductwork.
Section 905.3.1: Add the following new sentence at the end of the section:
905.3.1 Building height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than thirty (30) feet (9,144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than thirty (30) feet (9,144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout all buildings with four (4) or more stories above grade, or with a total of five (5) or more stories.
Section 1012.3: Amended to read as follows:
1012.3 Opening limitations. Open guards shall have balusters or ornamental patterns such that a four-inch diameter (one hundred two (102) mm) sphere cannot pass through any opening up to a height of thirty-four (34) inches (eight hundred sixty-four (864) mm). From a height of thirty-four (34) inches (eight hundred sixty-four 864 mm) to forty-two (42) inches (one thousand sixty-seven (1067) mm) above the adjacent walking surfaces, a sphere eight (8) inches (two hundred three (203) mm) in diameter shall not pass. Guards shall not have an ornamental pattern that would provide a ladder effect.
(Note: Exceptions are to remain.)
Section 1608.2: Amended to read as follows:
1608.2 Ground snow loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for roofs shall be thirty (30) psf (1437 Pa).
Section 1805.2.1: Amend item 1 to read as follows:
1805.2.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one (1) or more of the following methods:
1.	Extending below the frost line of the locality; which is thirty-six (36) inches (914 mm) below grade.
Section 3109.1: Add new sections 3109.1.1 and 3109.1.2:
3109.1.1 A swimming pool that is not accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling shall comply with this chapter, the "American National Standards for Public Pools" issued by ANSI and NSPI (ANSI/NSPI-1 1991) and the Public Bathing Law (35 P. S. §§ 672—680d).
3109.1.2 A hot tub or spa that is not accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling shall comply with this chapter and the "American National Standard for Public Spas" issued by ANSI and NSPI (ANSI/NSPI-2 1999).
Section 3404.1.3: Amended to read as follows:
3404.1.3 New fire escapes. New fire escapes for existing buildings shall be permitted only where exterior stairs cannot be utilized due to lot lines limiting stair size or due to the sidewalks, alleys or roads at grade level. New fire escapes shall not incorporate ladders or access by windows. New fire escapes shall not serve a building that is more than three (3) stories above grade.
Section 3404.2.1: Add new section 3404.2.1:
3404.2.1 Mobility and Infrastructure Approval required. Installation over a public sidewalk requires the approval of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.
Section 3404.3: Add new section 3404.3.1:
3404.3.1 Guardrails. On the exposed side(s) of the fire escape stairs and landings, rigid guards shall be provided not less than thirty-six (36) inches (914 mm) in height, meeting the requirements of section 1012 of the code.
Section 3404.3: Add new section 3404.3.2:
3404.3.2 Fire Escape Access. Doors leading to a fire escape shall meet the requirements of sections 1008.1.1, 1008.1.8, In existing conditions, windows leading to the fire escape may be approved by the Chief and shall comply with Section 1025.
Section 3404.3: Add new section 3404.3.3:
3404.3.3 Exit Signs And Means Of Egress Illumination. Identification and illumination of fire escapes shall comply with the provisions of sections 1006 and 1011.
Section 3410.2: Amended to read as follows:
3410.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to November 4, 1947, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3407. The provisions in Sections 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I.
APPENDIX B BOARD OF APPEALS
Sections B101.1 through B101.4.2, inclusive delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
B101.1 General. In order to comply with section 501(c) of Act 45 (35 P. S. § 7210.501(c)), the City of Pittsburgh hereby establishes the Board of Appeals, whose duties shall consist of the following:
(1)	To hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code.
(2)	To hear and decide on requests for variances of this code. The board may not hear appeals on matters relating to accessibility.
(3)	To rule on requests for extensions of time for compliance.
(4)	To act in an advisory capacity, to the Code Official and City Council, regarding proposed amendments to this code.
B101.1.2 The board of appeals shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and shall hold office at his/her pleasure. Members of the City's governing body may not serve as members of the board of appeals.
B101.1.3 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
B101.2 Membership of board. The board shall consist of five (5) members that are registered design professionals, licensed by the State of Pennsylvania in one (1) of the following disciplines, as follows:
(1)	Registered Architect.
(2)	Licensed Structural Engineer, with expertise in structural design.
(3)	Licensed Fire Protection Engineer, with expertise in the design of fire protection systems.
(4)	Licensed Mechanical Engineer, with expertise in the design of mechanical systems.
(5)	Licensed Electrical Engineer, with expertise in the design of electrical systems.
(6)	Licensed Plumbing Engineer, with expertise in the design of plumbing systems.
The board make up shall be such that not more than two (2) members are from the same field of expertise, as outlined above.
B101.2.1 Alternate members. In addition to the five (5) main members of the board, the board may have two (2), or more, alternate members who shall be called by the board chairperson to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership.
B101.2.3 Rules and procedures. The board is authorized to establish policies and procedures necessary to carry out its duties.
B101.2.4 Chairperson. The board shall select one (1) of its members to serve as chairperson.
B101.2.5 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, professional or financial interest.
B101.2.6 Secretary. The building code official shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in the office of the building code official.
B101.2.7 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be as determined by law.
B101.2.8 Advisors to the board. The building official, the fire code official and the plumbing code official shall be ex officio members of the board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The aforementioned officials may designate a member of their staff to serve in their stead.
B101.3 Application for hearing. An owner or owner's agent may seek a variance or extension of time or appeal a code official's decision by filing a petition with the Bureau of Building Inspection on a form provided by BBI, along with the required fee.
B101.4 Notice of meeting. The board of appeals shall schedule meetings and provide public notice of meetings in accordance with 65 Pa.C.S. §§ 701-716 (relating to Sunshine Act).
B101.4.1 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant's representative, the building official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
B101.4.2 Quorum. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum for a hearing.
B101.4.3 Postponed hearing. When five (5) members are not present to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
B101.4.4 An appeal or request for variance or extension of time to a board of appeals will automatically suspend an action to enforce an order to correct until the matter is resolved. An action under section 115 (relating to unsafe building, structure or equipment) may not be stayed.
B101.5 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a concurring vote of the majority of its members.
B101.5.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by motion. Certified copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the building official.

2003 IMC AMENDMENTS

Section 101.1: Amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of The City of Pittsburgh, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

Section 101.2: Add a new exception 3, to comply with Title 34 Scope.

101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings.

This code shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code.

Exceptions:

3. The provisions of this code do not apply to the items stipulated in PA Title 34, 403.1.

Section 103.1: Amended to read as follows:

103.1 General. The Bureau of Building Inspection (also referred to as BBI) is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official.

Section 106.1: Amended to read as follows:

106.1 When required. An owner, authorized agent or contractor who desires to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace a mechanical system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause such work to be done, shall first make application to the code official and obtain the required permit for the work.

Exception: Where equipment and appliance replacements or repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day of the department of mechanical inspection.

Note: This requirement supercedes the provisions of Title 34, 403.42(b).

Section 106.1.1: Add new section:

106.1.1: Types of permits required. The following, is a list of required permits issued by BBI, and the scope of work covered under said permit:

Building Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code", "The International Energy Conservation Code", "The International Existing Building Code", and "The International Residential Code".

Electrical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Electrical Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VIII.

Mechanical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Mechanical Code", "The International Fuel Gas Code", and "The International Residential Code" Part V and Part VI.

Commercial Cooking Hood Permit: For work covered under the applicable sections of "The International Mechanical Code" and "The International Fuel Gas Code".

Sign Permit: For work covered under the scope of the scope of "The International Building Code" Appendix H.

Fire Suppression System and Standpipe Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, "NFPA 13", and "NFPA 14".

Fire Alarm Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, The International Electrical Code", and "NFPA 72".

Section 106.1.2: Add new section:

106.1.2 Required permits not issued by BBI. The following is a list of required permits, which are not issued by BBI, and the enforcement entity responsible for issuing them:

Fire Prevention Permits: Items, under the scope of "The International Fire Code", which are not addressed by any of the permits listed in section 105.1.1, are issued by The City of Pittsburgh's Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Plumbing Permits: For work covered under the scope of "The International Plumbing Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VII; The Allegheny County Health Department.

Section 106.3: Amended to read as follows:

106.3 Application for permit. All applicants for permits, issued by The Bureau of Building Inspection, shall comply with the applicable licensing provisions contained in Title 7, Article V: Trade Occupations, of The Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances. The applicant shall complete the appropriate permit application in its entirety, and sign said document.

All permit applications for Health Care Facilities, as defined by Title 34, must be accompanied by an approval certificate from The Pennsylvania Department of Health. Applications will not be accepted without this approval.

All permit applications for Child Day Care Facilities, as defined by Title 34, must be accompanied by approved documentation from The Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. Applications will not be accepted without this documentation.

Section 106.3.1: Amended to read as follows:

106.3.1 Construction documents. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in two (2) or more sets with each application for a permit. A licensed architect or licensed professional engineer shall prepare the construction documents under the Architects Licensure Law (63 P. S. §§ 34.1—34.22), or the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law (63 P. S. §§ 148—158.2). Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this code. Construction documents for buildings more than two (2) stories in height shall indicate where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems, and the materials and methods for maintaining required structural safety, fire-resistance rating and fireblocking.

Section 106.3.1: Add new section 106.3.1.1:

106.3.1.1 Health Care Facilities. The construction documents for all Health Care Facilities, as defined by PA Title 34, must bear the original stamp of approval from The Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Section 106.4: Amended to read as follows:

106.4 Permit issuance. The application, construction documents and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the code official. If the code official finds that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and all laws and ordinances applicable thereto, and that the fees specified in Section 106.5 have been paid, a permit shall be issued within thirty (30) business days from the date that the application is accepted as complete.

Section 108.4: Amended to read as follows:

108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any requirement thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Code official, or of permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code shall be penalized as provided for under section 903 of Act 45 (35 P. S. § 7210.903).

Section 108.5: Amended to read as follows:

108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that mechanical work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition shall be subject to the provisions of section 903 of Act 45 (35 P. S. § 7210.903).

Sections 109.1 though 109.7: Delete sections 109.1 through 109.7, inclusive, and replace with following:

109.1 General. Refer to Appendix B, of The International Building Code, for the provisions pertaining to The Board of Appeals.

2003 IFGC AMENDMENTS

Section 101.1: Amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of The City of Pittsburgh, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

Section 101.2: Add a new exception 3, to comply with Title 34 Scope.

101.2 Scope. This code shall apply to the installation of fuel-gas piping systems, fuel-gas utilization equipment and related accessories in accordance with Sections 101.2.1 through 101.2.5.

Exceptions:

3. The provisions of this code do not apply to the items stipulated in PA Title 34, 403.1.

Section 103.1: Amended to read as follows:

103.1 General. The Bureau of Building Inspection (also referred to as BBI) is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official.

Section 106.1: Amended to read as follows:

Note: this requirement supercedes the provisions of Title 34, 403.42(b).

Section 106.1.1: Add new section:

106.1.1: Types of permits required. The following, is a list of required permits issued by BBI, and the scope of work covered under said permit:

Electrical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Electrical Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VIII.

Mechanical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Mechanical Code", "The International Fuel Gas Code", and "The International Residential Code" Part V and Part VI.

Commercial Cooking Hood Permit: For work covered under the applicable sections of "The International Mechanical Code" and "The International Fuel Gas Code".

Sign Permit: For work covered under the scope of the scope of "The International Building Code" Appendix H.

Fire Suppression System and Standpipe Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, "NFPA 13", and "NFPA 14".

Fire Alarm Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, The International Electrical Code", and "NFPA 72".

Section 106.1.2: Add new section:

106.1.2 Required permits not issued by BBI. The following is a list of required permits, which are not issued by BBI, and the enforcement entity responsible for issuing them:

Plumbing Permits: For work covered under the scope of "The International Plumbing Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VII; The Allegheny County Health Department.

Section 106.3: Amended to read as follows:

Section 106.3.1: Amended to read as follows:

Section 106.3.1.1: Add new section 106.3.1.1:

Section 106.4: Amended to read as follows:

Section 108.4: Amended to read as follows:

Section 108.5: Amended to read as follows:

Sections 109.1 through 109.7: Delete sections 109.1 through 109.7, inclusive, and replace with:

109.1 General. Refer to Appendix B, of The International Building Code, for the provisions pertaining to The Board of Appeals.

2003 IRC AMENDMENTS
Section R101.1: Amended to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of The City of Pittsburgh, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as this code.
Section R105.2: Amended to read as follows:
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. The list of work exempted from permits supercedes the provisions of PA Title 34, section 403.62(c).
Building:
1.	[Reserved.]
2.	Fences not over six (6) feet (one thousand eight hundred twenty-nine (1,829) mm) high.
3.	Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet (one thousand two hundred nineteen (1,219) mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
4.	Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons (eighteen thousand nine hundred twenty-seven (18,927) L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5.	Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (seven hundred sixty-two (762) mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
6.	Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7.	Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) deep.
8.	Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling.
9.	Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches (one thousand three hundred seventy-two (1,372) mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Section R105.2.1: Amended to read as follows:
R105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
Note: This requirement supercedes the provisions of Title 34, 403.62(b).
Section R105.3: Amended to read as follows:
R105.3 Application for permit. All applicants for permits, issued by The Bureau of Building Inspection, shall comply with the applicable licensing provisions contained in Title 7, Article V: Trade Occupations, of The Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances. The applicant shall complete the appropriate permit application in its entirety, and sign said document.
All permit applications for Child Day Care Facilities, as defined by Title 34, must be accompanied by approved documentation from The Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. Applications will not be accepted without this documentation.
Section R105.3.1: Amended to read as follows:
R105.3.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within fifteen (15) business days from the date that the application is accepted as complete, or the application is deemed approved. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
Section R106.1: Amended to read as follows:
R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in one (1) or more sets with each application for a permit. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Section 110.2: Amended to read as follows:
R110.3 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the Bureau of Building Inspection, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy within five (5) business days after receipt of the final inspection report. The certificate of occupancy shall contain the following information:
Section R112.3: Amended to read as follows:
R112.3 Qualifications. Refer to Appendix B, of the International Building Code, for the provisions pertaining to The Board of Standards and Appeals.
Section R113.4: Amended to read as follows:
R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any requirement thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Code official, or of permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code shall be penalized as provided for under section 903 of Act 45 (35 P. S. § 7210.903).
Section R114.3: Amended to read as follows:
R114.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition shall be subject to the provisions of section 903 of Act 45 (35 P. S. § 7210.903).
Table 301.2(1): Enter the following data into the appropriate cell of the table:
Ground Snow Load: 30 Pounds Per Square Foot.
Wind Speed: 90 Miles Per Hour.
Seismic Design Category: Category A.
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Weathering: Severe.
Frost Line Depth: 36 Inches.
Termite: Moderate To Heavy.
Decay: Slight To Moderate.
Winter Design Temperature: 5 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes.
Flood Hazards: September 16, 1990.
Air Freezing Index: 1,500.
Mean Annual Temperature: 47 degrees Fahrenheit.

2003 IEBC AMENDMENTS
Section 101.1: Amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of The City of Pittsburgh, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 103.1: Amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Bureau of Building Inspection (also referred to as BBI) is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
Section 105.1.1: Delete text and replace with:
105.1.1 Types of permits required. The following, is a list of required permits issued by BBI, and the scope of work covered under said permit:
Building Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code", "The International Energy Conservation Code", "The International Existing Building Code", and "The International Residential Code".
Electrical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Electrical Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VIII.
Mechanical Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Mechanical Code", "The International Fuel Gas Code", and "The International Residential Code" Part V and Part VI.
Commercial Cooking Hood Permit: For work covered under the applicable sections of "The International Mechanical Code" and "The International Fuel Gas Code".
Sign Permit: For work covered under the scope of the scope of "The International Building Code" Appendix H.
Fire Suppression System and Standpipe Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, "NFPA 13", and "NFPA 14".
Fire Alarm Permit: For work covered under the scope of "The International Building Code" Chapter 9, The International Electrical Code", and "NFPA 72".
Section 105.1.2: Delete text and replace with:
105.1.2 Required permits not issued by BBI. The following is a list of required permits, which are not issued by BBI, and the enforcement entity responsible for issuing them:
Fire Prevention Permits: Items, under the scope of "The International Fire Code", which are not addressed by any of the permits listed in section 105.1.1, are issued by The City of Pittsburgh's Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Plumbing Permits: For work covered under the scope of "The International Plumbing Code" and "The International Residential Code" Part VII.
Section 105.2: Insert new text at section 105.2 subheading "Building" as new item #7:
7.	Replacement windows are not exempt from permit requirements, as stated in Title 34, 403.42(c)(xiii). Replacement windows must comply with the requirements of "The International Energy Conservation Code".
Section 105.2.1: Add new text beneath this section.
105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
Note: This requirement supercedes the provisions of Title 34, 403.42(b).
Section 105.3: Amended to read as follows:
105.3 Application for permit. All applicants for permits, issued by The Bureau of Building Inspection, shall comply with the applicable licensing provisions contained in Title 7, Article V: Trade Occupations, of The Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances. The applicant shall complete the appropriate permit application in its entirety, and sign said document.
All permit applications for Health Care Facilities, as defined by Title 34, must be accompanied by an approval certificate from The Pennsylvania Department of Health. Applications will not be accepted without this approval.
All permit applications for Child Day Care Facilities, as defined by Title 34, must be accompanied by approved documentation from The Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. Applications will not be accepted without this documentation.
Section 105.3.1: Amended to read as follows:
105.3.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within thirty (30) business days from the date that the application is accepted as complete. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
Section 106.1: Amended to read as follows:
106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in one (1) or more sets with each application for a permit. A licensed architect or licensed professional engineer shall prepare the construction documents under the Architects Licensure Law (63 P. S. §§ 34.1—34.22), or the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law (63 P. S. §§ 148—158.2). Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Section 106.1.4: Add new section as follows:
106.1.4 Health Care Facilities. The construction documents for all Health Care Facilities, as defined by PA Title 34, must bear the original stamp of approval from The Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Section 106.2: Amended to read as follows:
106.2 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted. The building code official may not waive the submission of site plans that relate to accessibility requirements.
Section 106.6: Amended to read as follows:
106.6 Design professional in responsible charge. When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the owner shall designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The code official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. Where structural observation is required, the inspection program shall name the individual or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur.
Section 110.2: Amended to read as follows:
110.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the Bureau of Building Inspection, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy within five (5) business days after receipt of the final inspection report. The certificate of occupancy shall contain the following information:
Section 110.2: Add new item 13:
13. The date of the final inspection.
Section 112.3: Amended to read as follows:
112.3 Qualifications. Refer to Appendix B, of the International Building Code, for the provisions pertaining to The Board of Appeals.
Section 604.2.2: Amended to read as follows:
604.2.2 Groups A, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, and S-2. In buildings with occupancies in Groups A, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1, and S-2, work areas that include exits or corridors shared by more than one (1) tenant or that serve an occupant load greater than thirty (30) shall be provided with automatic sprinkler protection where all of the following conditions occur:
1.	The work area is required to be provided with automatic sprinkler protection in accordance with the International Building Code as applicable to new construction; and
2.	The work area exceeds fifty (50) percent of the floor area.
Exception: Work areas in Group R occupancies three (3) stories or less in height.
Section 604.2.3: Amended to read as follows:
604.2.3 Windowless stories. Work located in a windowless story, as determined in accordance with the International Building Code, shall be sprinklered where the work area is required to be sprinklered under the provisions of the International Building Code for newly constructed buildings.
Section 604.2.4: Amended to read as follows:
604.2.4 Other required suppression systems. In buildings and areas listed in Table 903.2.13 of the International Building Code, work areas that include exits or corridors shared by more than one (1) tenant or serving an occupant load greater than thirty (30) shall be provided with sprinkler protection if the work area is required to be provided with automatic sprinkler protection in accordance with the International Building Code applicable to new construction.

In addition to these standards, which are referenced in Pa. Title 34 § 403.21, the City of Pittsburgh also adopts the following portions of the "International Building Code", which are not included as part of Title 34:
(1)	Chapter 1, as amended to conform to the provisions of Title 34.
(2)	Chapter 30, which contains the building code requirements for elevators, elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms.
(3)	Appendix B, as amended, which contains the provision for the board of appeals.
Copies of such code are on file with the City Clerk and the Bureau of Building Inspection for public inspection. The Code is hereby adopted and incorporated as it fully set out at length herein, except such portions thereof as are changed by Section 1002.02.