Current Codes
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The UCC Administration and Enforcement regulation has adopted the following codes for use throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, effective 12/31/2006:
International Building Code 2006 (base code for all buildings and structures not regulated by the International Residential Code)
- Chapter 1 is not adopted (most of its requirements are incorporated in Chapter 403 of the UCC regulation).
- Chapter 30 (Elevators) is not adopted. Elevator requirements are found in Chapter 405 of UCC regulation.
- Only Appendices E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements) and H (Signs) are adopted.
- Chapter 11 requires that buildings and facilities also comply with the accessibility requirements found in the ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities standard. )
ICC Electrical Code 2006 (utilizes National Electric Code 2005 standards)
International Energy Conservation Code 2006
International Existing Building Code 2006
- Work on existing, non-residential buildings can comply with these code requirements or Chapter 34 of the International Building Code 2006.
International Fire Code 2006
- Adopted only to the extent referenced in the International Building Code 2006.
International Fuel Gas Code 2006
- Any LPG requirements are superceded by the requirements of Pennsylvania’s Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act (and regulations)
- No Appendices are adopted.
International Mechanical Code 2006
- No Appendices are adopted.
International Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities 2006 (provides alternative compliance approach)
International Plumbing Code 2006
- No Appendices are adopted.
International Residential Code 2006 (code for one- and two-family dwellings no more than 3 stories in height)
These code books may be purchased from the International Code Council, either off their website (www.iccsafe.org) or by calling the ICC at 1-800-786-4452.
