BUILDING CODE OF MONROE TOWNSHIP

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1 ORDINANCE NO BUILDING CODE OF MONROE TOWNSHIP AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF SNYDER, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, ESTABLISHING THE MINIMUM REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDITIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL PROPERTY, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN MONROE TOWNSHIP; REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR AND INSPECTION OF ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ALL RENOVATIONS OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PERMIT AND INSPECTION; PROVIDING THE STANDARDS FOR SUPPLIED UTILITIES AND FACILITIES AND OTHER PHYSICAL THINGS AND CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT STRUCTURES ARE SAFE, SANITARY AND FIT FOR OCCUPATION AND USE; AND THE CONDEMNATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY AND USE AND THE DEMOLITION OF SUCH STRUCTURES; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE. BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MONROE TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED AND ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF THE SAME AS FOLLOWS: 1

2 Section 1. That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the Central Keystone Council of Governments of the Township of Monroe, being marked and designated as the International Building Code, as published by the International Code of Council, Inc., (the "Code") and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the Township of Monroe, County of Snyder, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and the same is hereby incorporated herein, by this reference as if set forth at length, and any and all additions, amendments, and updates of the Code shall also be incorporated herein as an amendment hereto by duly adopted resolution of the Monroe Township Board of Supervisors. The Code shall apply to any and all new construction and all renovation of buildings and other structures within the Township. Copies of the Code shall be available for public inspection at the Township Municipal Building and at the office of the Central Keystone Council of Governments, 1610 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 400A, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, or at such other address as designated by Central Keystone Council of Governments. Section 2. Amendment of Code. The following sections of the International Building Code are hereby revised: Section Monroe Township, Snyder County, PA Section Fee schedule attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section Monroe Township, Snyder County, PA Section /28/01

Section 3409.2 8/28/01, Ordinance # 2001-6 Section 3. Building Permit And Inspection Required.

3 Section /28/01, Ordinance # Section 3. Building Permit And Inspection Required. Prior to the commencement of any and all new construction and/or all renovation of any building or other structure within the Township, the owner of record of such building or other structure shall apply for and obtain a building permit and shall have such construction and/or renovation inspected by the designated building inspector of the Township throughout its performance and upon its completion to ascertain its conformity to the Code. The permitting and inspection process shall be performed as set forth in the Code. Section 4. Fee Schedule. The Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the permit and inspection fee schedule set forth in the Code and hereby adopts and incorporates herein any and all future amendments to such schedules as if they were set forth herein at length. Such amendments may be duly adopted by resolution of Board of Supervisors. Section 5. Condemnation Of Non-Conforming Buildings And Other Structures. Any and all buildings and other structures that are not constructed and/or renovated in compliance with the Code, may, at the sole discretion of the Township, be deemed to be a public nuisance and made subject to condemnation as set forth in the Code. Section 6 Violations And Penalties. Any violation or failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall constitute a summary offense and prosecution for every offense shall be according to the practices of summary criminal procedure before

4 a District Magistrate. Any violator, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay all costs incurred by the Township in any abatement. Of the nuisance, if abated by the Township, together with the cost of any legal proceeding, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs, based thereon, and a fine of not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense together with the costs of prosecution. Each continual day of violation shall be a separate offense under this Ordinance. The penalties set forth herein shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the penalties and remedies set forth in the Code which remedies and penalties are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 7. Pending Litigation. Nothing in this Ordinance or the Code shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired or liability incurred or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 9 below; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any kind or character be lost, impaired or adversely affected by this Ordinance. Section 8. Separability. In the event any clause, provision, sentence, section, or article of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or illegal, such invalidity or illegality shall not affect or impair any remaining part of this Ordinance, it being the intent of the Board of Supervisors that such remainder shall be and remain in full force and effect. Section 9. Repealer. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

5 Section 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective five (5) days after passage. DULY ENACTED AND ORDAINED this 24th day of June, 2003 by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Monroe, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, in lawful session duly assembled, after public hearing following proper notice of its intent to adopt this Ordinance. (Monroe Township Seal) BY: BY: Supervisor Supervisor

6 CERTIFICATION I, Elizabeth Paige, Secretary to the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Monroe, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Monroe Township Ordinance No , which was duly enacted at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Monroe Township on the 24th day of June, ElizabethiPaige Secretary (Monroe Township Seal)

BOCA PLAN REVIEW SERVICE BOCA's Plan Review Service: Includes code compliance reviews for both the BOCA National Codes and International Codes. Is time tested with over 30 years experience.

7 BOCA PLAN REVIEW SERVICE BOCA's Plan Review Service: Includes code compliance reviews for both the BOCA National Codes and International Codes. Is time tested with over 30 years experience. Is performed by our professional staff of engineers and architects. Is committed to responsive turnaround times coordinated with your permit application process. Is capable of quicker turnarounds on projects which "have to be done quicker" on a case-by-case basis at no additional fee. Provides a comprehensive review which is customized to your needs, including a report correlating the deficiencies with the applicable code section such that a possible resolution of the deficiency is easily identified. Includes follow-up service at no additional fee. FEE SCHEDULE The Plan Review fee is based on the estimated construction value calculated in accordance with the Permit Fee Schedule (gross area x gross area modifier x type of construction factor) indicated in The Code Official magazine, November/December For buildings with an estimated construction value up to $2,500,000, the Building Plan Review fee is of the estimated value ($200 minimum). For buildings with an estimated construction value over $2,500,000 up to $5,000,000, the fee is $3,750 plus of the estimated value over $2,500,000. For buildings over $5,000,000, the fee is $5,000 plus of the valuation over $5,000,000. Special consideration may be given in computing Plan Review fees for buildings such as large warehouses or indoor recreational facilities due to their plan review simplicity. Such considerations may also be given to buildings with repetitive floor plans such as high-rise buildings. The plan review fee for Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Reviews is computed at 25 percent of the Building Plan Review fee for each discipline ($200 minimum). The plan review fee for Accessibility and Energy Reviews is computed at 50 percent of the Building Plan Review fee for each discipline ($200 minimum). The Sprinkler Review is simply based on the number of sprinkler heads: 1-100, $250; , $300; , $325; , $350; , $400; over 500, $450 plus $0.30 per sprinkler over 500. For hydraulically-designed systems, multiply the fee by two. SAMPLE PLAN REVIEW CALCULATION Type of Construction: 3B Height: 3 stories, 35 feet Use Group : B Area/Floor: 10,000 sq. ft. Solution: 1. Gross square footage: 3 stories x 10,000 square feet = 30,000 sq. ft. 2. Compute estimated construction value: Type of Construction Factor Gross Area Modifier Estimated Construction Value : 30,000 sq. ft. x 75 x Compute Plan Review fee: Building: $2,137,500 x Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical: (.25)($3,206) Accessibility and Energy: (.50)($3,206) $2,137,500 $3,206 $802 each $1,603 each Questions concerning the service should be directed to: Christopher R. Reeves, P.E. Manager, Technical Services Extension 309

8 PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION FACTOR".`.d, e,r Group International Building Code Type of Construction A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage Assembly, theaters, without stage IB ILA IIB II1A 111B ri 'IA VB A-2 Assembly, nightclubs c'-; 1 '3, =-: 0.93 A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls 'T. -,,: 0.91 A-3 Assembly, churches _17 A-3 Assembly, general, community halls, libraries, museums ,:-., 0 83 A-4 Assembly, arenas : ;3 C, 91 Business ::.-...,-...?., Educational _,...E. -_. F-1 F-2 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard 0.75 Factory and industrial, low hazard H-1 High Hazard, explosives 0.72 H-2 through H-4 High hazard 0.72 H-5 HPM _ 1-1 Institutional, supervised environment 1-2 Institutional, incapacitated 1-3 Institutional, restrained 1-4 Institutional, day care facilities PA Mercantile P-1 Residential, hotels R-2 Residential, multiple family R-3 and IRC Residential, one- and two-family R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities S-1 Storage, moderate hazard 5-2 Storage, low hazard N.P ti S; 'S SC. _ = 5$ C :

9 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this 24th day of June, 2003, by and between the Central Keystone Council of Governments with offices at 1610 Ind. Blvd, Lewisburg Pennsylvania (CKCOG) AND Monroe Township, a Pennsylvania political subdivision, with offices at RR5, Box 39, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania (Municipality). Background 1 Municipality has adopted an ordinance establishing minimum standards for the construction and/or maintenance of buildings within its jurisdiction, collectively referred to as Building Codes. 2 The said ordinance appoints a Building Codes Officer to implement the provisions of the said Building Codes. 3. By resolution(s), Municipality has appointed the CKCOG as Building Codes Administrative Agency, and Thomas E. Sauers as Code Official for its jurisdiction. 4. The parties hereto desire to enter into a written agreement setting forth the terms of the said appointment. Agreement FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1 The COG does hereby agree to administer the Municipality's Building Codes as Codes Administration Agency and shall perform all of the duties of said officer as set forth in the said ordinance(s). 2. The COG shall be compensated as follows: a. The square footage of the proposed structure shall be multiplied by the most recent Modifier Factor published by the International Code Council (ICC) times the Use Group Factor published by (ICC) times the Fee Multiplier Rate set by the CKCOG, (.006)

b The product that results from thehu! formula described in item (a) above shall represent the base fee for ;ervices charged bbehe CKCOG to the applicant.

10 b The product that results from thehu! formula described in item (a) above shall represent the base fee for ;ervices charged bbehe CKCOG to the applicant. Any services rendered by the CKCOG which are not covered by the fees for services described in items a, b, and c, above shall be, charged at a rate of $45.92 per hour. The hourly rate shall be automatically adjusted upward or downward each January 1 by multiplying the Consumer Price Index published for the preceding year times the hourly rate in effect for the preceding year. 3 The COG shall respond to all complaints or referrals of which it is made aware that concern the said Building Codes within the said Municipality. It shall investigate the same and take such action as shall be appropriate. 4. The COG shall consult with the solicitor or other designated official of the Municipality prior to the institution of suit or the filing of charges pursuant to the provisions of the.said ordinance(s). The said solicitor or official shall have the authority to authorize the institution of suit or the filing of charges and shall assist The COG in the prosecution of the same. The costs of suit or prosecution shall be borne by the Municipality. 5. The COG shall submit monthly reports to the Municipality summarizing hours expended, services performed, charges filed, suits instituted, and such other program matters as may from time to time be requested by the Municipality. 6 All fees imposed by the respective Ordinances will be collected by the CKCOG. All forms and procedures necessary for the implementation of the Ordinances shall be prepared and established by The COG in conjunction with the Municipality. Consideration shall be given to other permits and procedures required by law or regulations. 7 In the event The COG shall determine that the hourly charge or fees collected is not sufficient to adequately compensate The COG for the services performed by it, pursuant to this agreement, it shall so notify the Municipality. The parties hereto shall discuss the same in an effort to resolve the same. It being the intent of the parties hereto that The COG shall receive adequate compensation for its services. 8 In the event The COG becomes aware of specific provisions in the Building Codes that are, in its opinion, impractical, unreas or inappropriate, it shall bring the same to the attention of the Muniservicesy with suggested solutions to the same.

9 This Agreement shall remain hi effect for period of two years and thereafter on an annual basis provided party may termimate the agreement at any time for cause or at the end of ally term upon

11 9 This Agreement shall remain hi effect for period of two years and thereafter on an annual basis provided party may termimate the agreement at any time for cause or at the end of ally term upon sixty (60) days notice to the other party. 10. The COG shall so conduct its activities when administering the Municipality's Building Codes and performing its duties as Code Administrator so as not to endanger any person(s); and does hereby release and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Municipality and all of their officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, actions, cause of actions, demands or judgments or losses, injuries, costs, expenses, liabilities and damages of every kind and nature of any person or property, whether belonging to The COG or any other person, or to the Municipality or their officers, agents and employees, occasioned wholly or in part by the acts or omissions of The COG authority, its agents, officers, employees, or representatives, while administering the Municipality's Building Codes and performing its duties as Code Administrator, or in any manner arising out of or connected with, directly or indirectly, its activities as Code Administrator. The COG further agrees to purchase and maintain during the term of this Agreement an adequate comprehensive liability insurance policy, including public liability and property damage, to cover any injury, accident or incident which might reasonably be expected to occur while administering the Municipality's Building Codes and performing its duties as Code Administrator. [THE BALANCE OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK]

12 k -;;I:;,V IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals the same date first written above. ATTEST: CENTRAL KEYSTONE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Secretary BY: Seal ATTEST: MUNICIPALITY: BY: BY: Supervisor Seal BY: Supervisor C-R.Ur

PENN TOWNSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NUMBER HOLDING TANKS

PENN TOWNSHIP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NUMBER 2001-2 HOLDING TANKS SECTION 1. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for and regulate the use, maintenance and removal of new and existing