One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
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The Building Official shall be the Chief Codes Administrator appointed by the authorized City authority to supervise the administration and enforcement of the City codes together with rules and regulations adopted thereunder. At a minimum, the Chief Codes Administrator shall have a "Certified Building Official" certification within one year of employment through the International Code Council. In addition, he/she shall have "Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner" certification through the International Code Council in addition to a "Building Code Official" certification through the State of Pennsylvania. The Building Official shall not be removed from office except for just cause and after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant charges by and before the appointing authority.
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The Division of Fire Protection within the Bureau of Fire is established within the City under the direction of the Code Official. The function of the department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of the International Fire Code. The Code Official shall be the Fire Marshal in the Bureau of Fire, whose power is granted to the Deputy Fire Chief and, in his absence, the Director/Fire Chief appointed by the chief appointing authority of the City. The Code Official shall not be removed from office except for cause and after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant charges by and before the appointing authority.
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A fill pipe shall terminate outside of a building at least two feet (610 mm) from any building opening at the same or lower level. A fill pipe shall terminate in a manner designed to minimize spilling when the filling hose is disconnected. Fill opening shall be equipped with a tight metal cover designed to discourage tampering.
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Where a supply or storage tank has been removed from within a building, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the tank to ensure that the portion of the fill system terminating outside the building is also removed at the same time to preclude the accidental use of the fill pipe which is no longer connected to the pipe.
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All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 12 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least seven feet above the roof.
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Roof snow load
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30 pounds per square foot
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Wind Design
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Wind speed
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115 mph
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Topographic effects
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Yes
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Special wind region
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No
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Wind-borne debris zone
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No
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Seismic design category
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B
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Subject to damage from:
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Weathering
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Severe
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Frost line depth
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36 inches
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Termite
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Moderate to heavy
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Decay
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Slight to moderate
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Winter design temperature
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9
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Ice shield underlayment required
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Yes
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Flood hazards
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Jurisdiction entry to National Flood Insurance Program
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June 18,1971
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Air freezing index
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Greater than 0 to 1,000
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Mean annual temperature
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55°
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All open vent pipes which extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 12 inches above the roof or six inches above the anticipated snow accumulation, except, where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least seven feet (2,134 mm) above the roof.
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The Fire Marshal/Deputy Fire Chief may designate temporary fire lanes as may be required for specific events or gatherings.
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All buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than three stories above grade shall be provided with standpipes according to the International Building Code. In addition, standpipe systems shall be installed where required by Sections 905.3.1 through 905.3.8 and in locations indicated in Sections 905.4, 905.5, and 905.6. Standpipe systems are permitted to be combined with automatic sprinkler systems. Exception: Standpipe systems are not required in Group R-3 occupancies.
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Extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the Code Official determines that the hazard presented indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. Each dwelling unit in a multiunit structure shall be provided with a minimum five-pound ABC (Rating 2A-10BC) fire extinguisher which shall be wall mounted in the kitchen area. Each basement or cellar shall also be provided with a minimum five-pound ABC (Rating 2A-10BC) fire extinguisher properly mounted in a convenient location.
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A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group B occupancies having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge or in buildings more than two stories in height.
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Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system, and the alarm-notification appliances will activate upon sprinkler flow.
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A fire alarm system shall be installed in Group R-2 occupancies. Exceptions: A separate fire alarm system is not required in buildings that are equipped throughout with an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and which have a local alarm that meets the notification requirements of Section 907.10.1.
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Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in all buildings of Use Group B or R-2 when mixed occupancy results in residential units being located on a floor above or below a business or commercial use.
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The Code Official is authorized to limit the quantity of explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks at a given location. No person possessing a permit for storage of explosives at any place shall keep or store an amount greater than authorized in such permit. Only the kind of explosive specified in such permits shall be kept or stored. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the City limits excepting those areas zoned for industrial uses, except for temporary storage for use in connection with approved blasting operations; all storage shall conform to the requirements of this code.
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Any conversion from fuel oil heat to another type fuel shall require the removal of the oil fill pipe.
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The storage of flammable liquids outside aboveground is prohibited within the entire City limits, excepting those areas zoned for industrial uses.
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No new bulk plants for flammable liquids shall be constructed within the entire City limits, except those areas zoned for industrial use.
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The bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases is prohibited within the entire City limits excepting only those areas zoned for industrial uses. Within the limits established by law in the adopting ordinance restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a capacity of 2,000 gallons.
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Winter, design dry-bulb
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9
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Summer, design dry-bulb
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88
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Summer, design wet-bulb
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75
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Degree-days heating
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5810
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Degree-days cooling
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773
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Climate zone
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12B
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In addition to the provisions adopted in subsection (a)(9) and (12)-(14), the following appendixes are hereby adopted:
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(1)
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International Building Code.
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A.
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Appendix F: Rodentproofing
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B.
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Appendix G: Flood-Resistant Construction
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C.
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Appendix I: Patio Covers
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D.
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Appendix J: Grading
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(2)
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International Fuel Gas Code
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A.
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Appendix A: Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping
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B.
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Appendix B: Sizing of venting systems serving appliances equipped with draft hoods, Category I appliances, and appliances listed for use and Type B vents.
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(3)
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International Residential Code
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A.
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Appendix F: Radon Control Methods
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(4)
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International Fire Code
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A.
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Appendix B: Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings
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B.
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Appendix C: Fire Hydrant Location and Distribution
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C.
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Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads
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D.
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Appendix E: Hazard Categories
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E.
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Appendix F: Hazard Ranking
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F.
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Appendix G: Cryogenic Fluids — Weight and Volume Requirements
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