Act 230 The State Construction Code Flashcards
What does Act 230 do?
Creates a Construction Code Commission.
In Act 230, what does the Construction Code Commission do?
Promulgates construction code changes
How often does the construction code change?
Updates the code every three years.
What does Act 230 provide for?
Act 230 provides for the code adoption by all governmental agencies
Provides for performance evaluation of enforcing agencies.
Provides guidelines for issuance of Building Permits and required information
G. Provides for energy conservation:
1. Prohibits most burning pilot lights on newly installed appliances.
What does Act 230 require in terms of materials?
Requires lead free (0.2%) solder and flux for plumbing fixtures.
Whats Act 230’s appeal board?
Creates a requirement for a construction Board of Appeals for each enforcing agency
How many members consist of the Construction Board of Appeals
Three to seven members
Construction Board of Appeals must act on appeals in X days.
30 days.
What does Act 230 do in regards to pre-manufactured units?
Promulgates rules for pre-manufactured units.
- Inspection of units
- Approved labels
- Certificate of acceptability (says unit has been inspected)
Act 230 stair requirement?
8 1/4 inch maximum riser height.
Minimum tread depth is 9 inch with 1 inch stair nosing,
Act 230 requires what safety features in homes and when?
1 or more smoke detectors in homes built before Nov 6, 1974.
Effective March 23, 2009 the installation of at least 1 carbon monoxide detection device in residential construction, including new construction, additions, and renovation of existing homes
