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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 aspects of...

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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...

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PA Adoption of Code Provisions

The following communication is from Pennsylvania's current RAC Chair (and PENNBOC President) Walt Schneider regarding the adoption of the current family of codes: 2021 has been a challenging but exciting year with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Review...

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