Act 123 of 2022, Alternate refrigerant exemption from UCC

Act 123 of 2022, Alternate refrigerant exemption from UCC

On November 3, 2022, PA Gov. Tom Wolf signed Act 123 of 2022 into law (formerly known as SB2079) amending Section 901 of the PA Construction Code Act (Act 45 of 1999). The PA Construction Code Act (PCCA) has been amended to allow the air conditioning, heating, and...
LPG Permitting & Inspecting Policy

LPG Permitting & Inspecting Policy

Recently, an internal policy clarification at PA Department of Labor & Industry was released to the general building code community. The policy clarifies that “the Department expects building code officials to permit, inspect, and regulate as needed all...
NOW AVAILABLE!  ICC’s 2022 Changes to the PA UCC Book

NOW AVAILABLE! ICC’s 2022 Changes to the PA UCC Book

Gain full access to the 2022 updates to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and key insights into the implications of these changes. This full-color publication compiles all 2022 UCC changes to the base International Codes and presents them in an...
New PA Fireworks Legislation

New PA Fireworks Legislation

On July 11, 2022, Governor Wolf signed HB 2157, which then became Act 74 of 2022.  It amends the regulations that allowed widespread use of consumer fireworks in PA and was intended to reduce noise nuisances and fire hazards.  Notable provisions include: Section...