Pennsylvania § 7706 - Standard or nationally recognized codes.
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§ 7706. Standard or nationally recognized codes.
(a) Incorporation by reference.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) or the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, the board of commissioners may incorporate by reference a standard or nationally recognized code or a portion of the standard or code in an ordinance.
(2) A portion of a code which limits the work to be performed to any type of construction contractor or labor or mechanic classification may not be incorporated by reference.
(3) Three copies of the incorporated material must be filed with the township secretary at least 10 days before the board of commissioners considers the proposed ordinance.
(4) Upon enactment, a copy of the incorporated material shall be kept with the ordinance book and available for public use, inspection, examination and copying.
(b) Time frame.--
(1) Except as provided in the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act and regulations adopted under that act, an ordinance under subsection (a) shall be enacted within 60 days after the ordinance is filed with the secretary of the township and shall encompass the provisions of the code and be effective as of the code date stated in the ordinance.
(2) A township that has adopted any standard or nationally recognized code by reference may adopt subsequent ordinances which incorporate by reference any subsequent changes thereof, properly identified as to date and source, as may be adopted by the agency or association which promulgated the code.
(3) An ordinance which incorporates standard or nationally recognized code amendments by reference shall become effective after the same procedure and in the same manner as is specified in this section for original adoption of the code.
(c) Technical regulations or code.--An ordinance which incorporates by reference standard technical regulations or code is subject to applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7706
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7706 cover?
Section 7706 ("Standard or nationally recognized codes.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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