Housing and Land Development Standards and Guidelines
Compliance Worksheet for the 2021 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions
Publication Date: 12/13/2021
Description:
The 2021 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions (PA-Alt) is an alternative energy code compliance path within the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, 34 Pa. Code Chapter 403.21 (d)(1). This worksheet is intended to aid in permit application submission when utilizing the 2021 PA-Alt. The entirety of the 2021 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions must be followed, including all mandatory provisions.
2021 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions
Publication Date: 11/5/2021
Description:
The 2021 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions (PA-Alt) document is an alternative to chapter 11 of the International Residential Code (IRC). It is intended to supplement the IRC, and to the extent possible, to be consistent in format and general intent. It is important to note that a choice needs to be made by the builder or design professional between the 2021 PA-Alt, the 2018 IRC, and the 2018 IECC in Pennsylvania.
Compliance Worksheet for the 2018 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions
Publication Date: 5/15/2019
Description:
The 2018 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions (PA-Alt) is an alternative energy code compliance path within the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, 34 Pa. Code Chapter 403.21 (d)(1). This worksheet is intended to aid in permit application submission when utilizing the PA-Alt. The entirety of the 2018 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions must be followed, including all mandatory provisions.
2018 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions
Publication Date: 9/10/2018
Description:
The 2018 Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions (PA-Alt) document is an alternative to chapter 11 of the International Residential Code (IRC). It is intended to supplement the IRC, and to the extent possible, to be consistent in format and general intent. The scope and definitions used in the IRC apply. It is important to note that a choice needs to be made by the builder or design professional between the 2018 PA-Alt, the 2015 IRC, and the 2015 IECC in Pennsylvania.
2009 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions
Publication Date: 9/1/2009
Description:
The Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions document is just that: an alternative to chapter 11 of the IRC. It is intended to supplement the IRC and, to the extent possible, to be consistent in format and general intent. The scope and definitions used in the IRC apply.
Foundation Systems for Relocated Manufactured Housing
Authors: Mark Fortney, Brennan Glantz, P.E., and Anthony Jellen
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Description:
The intent of this document is to provide prescriptive foundation systems for relocating manufactured houses. These houses are typically lacking the manufacturers’ installation instructions that include their approved foundation systems. This document presents several economical permanent alternative foundation systems that can be used and reused in both private land and in park settings. These foundation systems were developed to be consistent with the performance requirements of the International Residential Code and to be acceptable throughout Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's Alternative Residential Energy Provisions
Authors: Eric Burnett
Publication Date: 5/1/2003
Description:
The development and publication of the IRC is a very significant initiative for both building codes and housing in the US. Its state-wide adoption in Pennsylvania is another important advance for housing. It is important to note that a choice needs to be made between the IRC, the PA-Alternative and, if so desired, the IECC.
