Training Manual Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code (UCC) (ACT 45 of 1999) and

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Training Manual
Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code
(UCC)
(ACT 45 of 1999) and
International Residential Code IRC
"Just tell me what I need to know!"
This manual is intended for use with the following training programs:
GA1 - Comprehensive International Residential Code
GA2 - CABO to BOCA Transition
CO1 - Comprehensive International Residential Code for Code Officials
Cost of manual: $50.00
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PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Developed by: Pennsylvania Housing Research Center
Date: Last Updated => August 2003
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Table of Contents
1.
The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (Act 45)
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
2.
Administration
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
3.
Enactment and Enforcement
Effective date of the UCC
Status of regulation development
Legislated exemptions and exclusions
Residential and non-residential separated (IRC & IBC)
Requirements for residential building and remodeling contractors
Enforcement options
Requirements for code officials
General purpose of building codes R101.3
Overview of the IRC
Scope of IRC R101.2
IRC Permit Exemptions R105.2
Overview of building regulations
Building permits
Inspections R109
Violations R113
Certificate of occupancy R110
Referenced standards R102.4
Definitions R202
Questions to ask your code official
Building Planning
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
Design criteria R301
Live loads, dead loads, snow loads
Location on and setback requirements R302
Lighting and ventilation requirements R303.1
Minimum room areas R304
Minimum ceiling heights and clearances R305
Sanitation and bathroom requirements R306 – R307
Glazing R308
Garages and carports R309
Emergency escape and rescue openings R310
Means of egress R311
Smoke alarms R313
Foam plastic R314
Flame spread and smoke density R315
Insulation material R316
Dwelling unit separation R317
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3.17 Moisture vapor retarders R318
3.18 Protection against decay and termites R319 & R320
3.19 Flood-resistant construction R323
4.
Energy Conservation
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
Foundations
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
6.
Lumber grading and sheet goods identification
Span Tables R502
Construction and Design Details R502.2
Draftstopping of floor systems R502.12
Floor sheathing R503
Concrete slabs (on ground) R506
Walls and Wall Coverings
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
8.
Soils
Footing requirements R403.1-R403.5
Anchor bolts and fasteners R403.1.6
Foundation walls R404
Drainage, dampproofing and waterproofing R405
Columns
Crawlspaces (under floor spaces) R408
Frost-protected shallow foundations R403.3
Floor
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
7.
General requirements N1101
Pennsylvania climate zones
Building envelope N1102.1
Wood framing R602
Fireblocking requirements R602.8
Masonry
Exterior windows and glass doors R613
General—installation R701
Interior coverings R702
Exterior coverings R703
Roof-Ceiling
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
Wood roof framing R802
Trusses R802.10
Roof sheathing R803
Roof ventilation R806
Attic access R807
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8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
Roof classifications R902
Weather protection R903
Roof covering R905
Roof insulation R906
Requirements for “re-roofing” R907
9.
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Mechanical Systems and Fuel Gas
9.1
Masonry chimneys R1001
9.2 Factory-built chimneys R1002
9.3 Masonry fireplaces R1003
9.4 Factory-built fireplaces R1004
9.5 Fireplace exterior air supply R1005
9.6 General mechanical system requirements M1301
9.7 Equipment access M1305
9.8 Appliance installation M1307
9.9 Heating and cooling equipment sizing and installation M1401 - M1414
9.10 Exhaust system M1501-1505
9.11 Duct systems
9.12 Combustion air
9.13 Special fuel-burning equipment
9.14 Fuel gas Chapter 24
10.
Plumbing
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
Compliance with international plumbing code
Plumbing administration general P2501
Plumbing fixtures and water heaters P2701
Water supply and distribution P2901
Sanitary drainage P3000
Vents and traps
11. Electrical
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
General provisions
Electrical service sizing – load calculations E3502.2
Methods of installation
Power and lighting distribution
Clearances for overhead service E3504.1
Installation issues
Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs—equipment locations and clearances E4103
Attachments
Plan Submittal Checklists
Attachment A
Sample Plans
Attachment B
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Building Material Weight
Attachment C
Sample Documentation (Alt. Materials or Designs)
Attachment D
Sample Heating Cooling Load Calculations
Attachment E
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Preface and Acknowledgements
Residential builders, remodelers and subcontractors in Pennsylvania face interesting challenges over the next few
years! For those who have never or rarely worked in municipalities with enforced building codes, passage of the
Uniform Construction Code (Act 45 of 1999) means their business will become regulated in a number of ways
that will require changes in how they operate --- from plan review and approval, through onsite inspections to
occupancy permits.
The code that will become Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code—and will therefore govern the building of
most houses and townhouses in Pennsylvania—is the International Residential Code (IRC). The IRC is
published by the International Code Council (ICC) and is one of a family of codes that the Council produces.
The focus of this manual (and of this training program) is on the changes that the IRC introduces as well as the
new requirements that Pennsylvanian builders, remodelers and subcontractors as well as building code officials
need to know about.
The manual is not—and is not intended to be—a substitute for the IRC book. Participants in this training
program need to have their own copy of the IRC book on hand to refer to throughout the program. Nor does
the manual attempt to cover all topics, even briefly. Instead, it identifies the key changes and key new
requirements and tells you exactly where to find the relevant sections in the IRC book. The Attachments contain
additional information and examples that may be of use and interest to you.
We hope you will use the manual to improve your understanding of the Uniform Construction Code and the
International Residential Code.
This project received financial and other support from the following:
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the Pennsylvania Builders Association;
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the individuals, associations, and corporations that are members of the PHRC;
·
the Pennsylvania State University; and
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the U.S. Department of Energy.
This document was written by Robert Buddenbohn and Mark Fortney, Director of the PHRC and co-authored
by Ken Sagan, Training, Education and Development Specialist of the PHRC. The assistance of Michelle
McMullen and Angela Burnett in producing the final version of this report is appreciated. We would like to
thank the following individuals for sharing their expertise and providing input and guidance throughout the
development of this manual:
Larry D. Armanda
Lou Biacchi
Tim Britton
Robert Buddenbohn
Harry Burd, M.C.O.
Eric Burnett, P. Eng.
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David J. Buskirk
Paul Campbell
Scott Cannon
Cindy Davis
Richard Druckenmiller
John M. Eastman, CRI
Chuck Farrell
Mark Fortney
Jeffrey A. Frazier
Jeffrey Gentile, P.E.
A. Sheldon Glahn
Lynn Hatton
George R. Jerus, P.E.
Fred Kinder
A. Clyde Kreider
Edward A. “Ned” Liggett
Jake Loyer
Joe Mackey
James Matscherz
Doug Meshaw
C. Lee Milligan, CBO
Gene Minnick
Merle Musick
Jim Royer
Rodney Sarver
Thomas E. Sauers, CBI/BO
Robert Smith
Jason Stevens
Don Surrena
Frank Thompson
Tom Woodson
The PHRC was responsible for initiating and producing this manual. Two of our more general objectives are to
stimulate discussion about housing and to promote the development of better and more affordable housing in
Pennsylvania. We therefore welcome questions or other feedback regarding this manual.
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