Topics of Interest
- PA Uniform Construction Code
- Design Criteria
- Hiring a Reputable Contractor
- Property Records
- Enforcement Policy and Non-Compliance
- UCC Appeals Board
PA Uniform Construction Code
Lower Providence Township adheres to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Residential and Commercial Construction projects are governed by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which references the International Code Council Codes.
Design Criteria
Roof Snow Load | 30 lbs. |
Wind Speed (mph) | 115 mph |
Seismic Design | "B" |
Frost Line Depth | 36 inches |
Termite | Moderate to Heavy |
Decay | Slight to Moderate |
Winter Design | +10 degrees F |
Flood Hazard | March 2, 2016 |
Hiring a Reputable Contractor
Read more about the PA Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and tips on hiring a reputable contractor.
Property Records
If you require property information such as tax parcel number, tax map, sales data, lot dimensions and size, sketch plan of a home, ownership records, properties within 500 feet or even assessment records for properties in Lower Providence Township, please click on the following link for a copy of your property:
Enforcement Policy and Non-Compliance
The Code Enforcement Department will, at the time of discovery, require that any construction being performed without the proper permits be abated and a stop work order will be issued immediately. All permits will be charged a penalty fee also.
UCC Appeals Board
Richard Firth
Steve Gillan
Joseph McKeone |