Reading, Pennsylvania Building Codes

Building Codes References

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.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2009 IBCCodes Office,
(610) 655-6283
Structural Code2009 IBCCodes Office,
(610) 655-6283
Plumbing Code2009 IPCCodes Office,
(610) 655-6283
Mechanical Code2009 IMCCodes Office,
(610) 655-6283
Electrical CodeIBC 2009, Ch. 27 (Must comply w/2008 NEC)Codes Office,
(610) 655-6283
Accessibility CodeIBC 2009, Ch. 11 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003Codes Office,
(610) 655-6283

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 AreaContact
StructuralBuilding Inspector
Phone: (610) 655-6122
PlumbingPlumbing Inspector
Phone: (610) 655-6312
MechanicalMechanical Inspector
Phone: (610) 655-6110
ElectricalElectrical Inspector
Phone: (610) 655-6109
Historic PreservationOffice of Community Development
Phone: (610) 655-6211
Fire MarshalWilliam H. Rehr
Fire Chief
Phone: (610) 655-6080
ZoningOffice of Community Development
Phone: (610) 655-6211
PlanningOffice of Community Development
Phone: (610) 655-6211
Public WorksPublic Works Dept.
Phone: (610) 655-6265
Pennsylvania building code
Pennsylvania Cities Codes
Building codes are also available for these other Pennsylvania municipalities: