Pennsylvania Building Codes

Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Pennsylvania.
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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)
| 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:





