§ 68-6.2. Amendments.  


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  • A. 
    Section 103 of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act 45 of 1999, adopted by reference by the Township of Bern on June 1, 2004, is hereby amended to add and/or to alter thereto, in alphabetical order, these additional defined terms to read as follows:
    STRUCTURAL
    Any work involving the supporting elements in foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs.
    UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS USE STRUCTURE
    Buildings or structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., in any specific use group. The term includes carports, detached private garages, greenhouses and sheds having a building area less than 200 square feet and not exceeding the one-story level. The term does not include swimming pools and spas.
    B. 
    Amendment to code.
    (1) 
    Bern Township, in accordance with Section 503 (C) of Act 45 of 1999, desires to amend Section 104B(5) of Act 93 of 2004, as adopted by reference by Bern Township on June 1, 2004, to read as follows:
    Section 104 Application
    (B)
    Exclusion
    (5)
    (a)
    The Township will require permits and set standards for renovations and repairs to residential buildings that involve:
    (i)
    structural modification;
    (ii)
    plumbing, supply and waterline relocation;
    (iii)
    HVAC modifications;
    (iv)
    electrical placement modifications.
    (b)
    The Township shall not require permits for the following:
    (i)
    roof covering replacement;
    (ii)
    window and door replacement of like kind;
    (iii)
    siding replacement;
    (iv)
    plumbing fixtures and piping replacement in the same location;
    (v)
    HVAC duct replacement in the same location;
    (vi)
    electrical wire, outlet and switch replacement other than electrical panel upgrade.
    (2) 
    The Township of Bern, in conformity with Section 503(c) of Act 45 of 1999 elects to enforce and adopt Section RI 05.2 of the International Residential Code of 2003, which reads as follows:
    R105.2. Work Exempt from Permit.
    1.
    One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
    2.
    Fences not over six feet (1,829 mm) high.
    3.
    Retaining walls that are not over four feet (1219 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 5,000 gallons (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 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
    6.
    Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
    7.
    Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 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 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Added 11-1-2004 by Ord. No. 215-2004