Altoona, Pennsylvania Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Altoona has adopted Pennsylvania’s statewide building code, the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), with local amendments. Information on adoptions for specific municipalities can be found on the state web site.
Altoona Pennsylvania Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
| Mechanical Code | IM 2006 | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
| Electrical Code | ICCEC 2006 (NEC 2005) | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
| Accessibility Code | IBC 2006, Ch. 11 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | Department of Codes & Inspections, 814-949-2456 |
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 |
| Structural | Commercial Building Inspector Phone: (814) 947-4813 |
| Plumbing | Don Brady Plumbing Inspector Phone: (814) 949-2461 |
| Mechanical | Don Brady Plumbing Inspector Phone: (814) 949-2461 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspector Phone: (814) 949-2446 |
| Accessibility | Commercial Building Inspector Phone: (814) 947-4813 |
| Zoning | Zoning Officer Phone: (814) 947-4813 |
| Planning | Lawrence D. Carter Director Phone: (814) 949-2470 Fax: (814) 949-0372 |
| Public Works | David L. Diedrich, P.E. Director Phone: (814) 949-2446 Fax: (814) 949-2442 |
| Fire Marshal | Randy Isenberg Fire Marshal Phone: (814) 949-3398 |
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