Sidewalk Snow Removal Laws in Pennsylvania
OVERVIEW
41"Avg Annual Snowfall
24-48 hoursTypical Clearance Window
YesMunicipal Responsibility
LIABILITY STANDARD
Reasonable Care Standard Pennsylvania follows the 'hills and ridges' doctrine—property owners aren't liable for generally slippery conditions but are liable for failing to remove accumulated ridges of ice and snow. Municipalities must keep public sidewalks reasonably safe and can pass ordinances requiring property owner compliance. View source legislation →
MAJOR CITIES
Cities in Pennsylvania with significant sidewalk infrastructure: ├─ Philadelphia ├─ Pittsburgh ├─ Allentown ├─ Erie └─ Scranton Each municipality may have additional local ordinances beyond state-level requirements.
REDUCE LIABILITY WITH AUTOMATION
Autonomous rovers address key liability concerns: • Consistent 24/7 clearing during active snowfall • Documented operations for legal protection • No labor dependency during shortages • Faster response times than manual crews Average sidewalk clearing cost savings: 90%+ Typical payback period: <1 season Learn about BVR1 → Join pilot program
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