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Which version of the residential/commercial building codes should I use?

Any plans submitted to New Britain Township must adhere to the adopted codes:

RESIDENTIAL CODES:
-International Residential Code 2018 (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Energy Conservation)
-Pennsylvania Alternative Residential Energy Provisions 2018

COMMERCIAL CODES:
-International Building Code 2018
-NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2017
-International Mechanical Code 2018
-International Plumbing Code 2018
-International Existing Building Code 2018
-International Energy Conservation Code 2018
-International Building Code Accessibility Requirements 2018 Chapter 11
-ICC A117.1 2009 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
-Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Code 2021

Chapter 4 – Building
Chapter 5 – Code Enforcement