I built a new house on an existing basement and now I want to finish the basement. Where is a good place to look for building codes?
2006-07-21 12:49:00 · 6 answers · asked by chuck31583 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I am not aware of any internet site that posts the International Code Council's building code. Pennsylvania uses the ICC's code as its model. I am in New York which also uses it and had to buy the book. I think it was about $55. The web address is www.iccsafe.org
Make sure you get the International Residential Code, as the International Building Code also includes commercial building codes which you probably don't need.
2006-07-21 15:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by taxmannyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main thing is that you will need an egress from the basement when finished. If it is walk-out basement no issues. Otherwise you'll need a Bilco or areaway.
Ask your county for county specifics when submitting the plan.
2006-07-21 16:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by peter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm. I recently moved to PA, and I think in my "discovery period" I learned that there are NO building codes in PA.
I could be on crack, but I recall having a pretty strong reaction to this news. Dont recall where I heard it, but...
2006-07-22 16:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by nonflaca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your area should have a code inforcement officer just go to his office and ask him, or the town hall or county courthouse.
2006-07-22 23:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by donley z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your public library
2006-07-21 12:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=310&q=210892
2006-07-21 12:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by fred flintstone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋