Pennsylvania Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Pennsylvania.
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Additional Resources
Pennsylvania has a statewide building code, the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which will be administered and enforced locally and at the state level. Information on adoptions for specific municipalities can be found on the state web site.
Pennsylvania Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 | Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Online |
| Electrical Code | IEC 2006 (NEC 2005) | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 | Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety, Dept. of Labor & Industry, (717) 787-3323 and online |
| Accessibility Code | IBC 2006, Ch. 11 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 | Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety, Dept. of Labor & Industry, (717) 787-3323 and online |
 | Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | No amendments |
| Elevator Code | Pennsylvania Elevator Regulation Law and PA Code, Title 34, Chapter 7 | Elevator Section, (717) 787-3765 and online |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2006 | N/A |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Pennsylvania Boiler Law and Regulations) | Online |
Pennsylvania Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Accessibility | Accessibility Advisory Board Phone: (717) 787-3329 Fax: (717) 783-5002 |
| Plan Review | Buildings Section, Bur. Of Occup. & Ind. Safety Phone: (717) 787-3806 Fax: (717) 783-5002 |
| Energy | Buildings Section, Bur. Of Occup. & Ind. Safety Phone: (717) 787-3806 Fax: (717) 783-5002 |
| Boiler Inspector | Boiler Inspection, Bureau of Occup. & Ind. Safety, Phone: (717) 787-2923 |
| Elevator Inspector | Elevator Inspection, Bureau of Occup. & Ind. Safet Phone: (717) 787-3765 |
Pennsylvania Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Pennsylvania:
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