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NOTICE


The UCC Administration and Enforcement regulation adopts the International Fire Code of 2018 only to the extent referenced in Chapter 35 of the International Building Code 2018. It also adopts the International Plumbing Code of 2018 except:

  1. A municipality within a county of the second class may not administer and enforce the ''International Plumbing Code'' adopted under this chapter.
  2. A municipality within a county of the second class that has adopted a plumbing code and accompanying rules and regulations under the Local Health Administration Law (16 P.S. §§ 12001—12028), shall retain the authority to promulgate and enforce this plumbing code and to make any changes it deems necessary if the changes meet the Uniform Construction Code's minimum requirements.

INCORPORATED UPDATES
2022 Uniform Construction Codes

Notice 52 Pa.B. 5570
effective February 1, 2023
Original document


2018 Uniform Construction Codes

PA Court Order No. 479 M.D. 2021
Enjoinment of the 2021 International Code Accessibility Regulations
Filed October 26, 2022
Original document
Pennsylvania Bulletin Volume 52 Number 7
dated February 12, 2022
Original document
Pennsylvania Bulletin Volume 49 Number 24
dated June 15, 2019
Original document
Department of Health
Adoption of the 2018 Editions of the Guidelines for
Design and Construction of Hospitals and Guidelines for
Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities
effective November 1, 2018
Original document

2015 Uniform Construction Codes

Pennsylvania Bulletin Volume 48 Number 39
Uniform Construction Code
UCC Review and Advisory Council (RAC) amendments
effective October 1, 2018
Original document
UCC Review and Advisory Council
Official Record of 2015 I-code Review
amended July 23, 2018
Original document
Pennsylvania UCC Codes
effective December 31, 2015
Original document
Department of Health
Adoption of the 2014 Edition of the Guidelines for
Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities
effective December 1, 2014
Original document

2009 Uniform Construction Codes

Pennsylvania UCC Codes
effective December 31, 2012
Original document
Department of Health - Adoption of the 2010 Edition of the
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities
effective October 4, 2010
Original document
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Pennsylvania Agencies

Pennsylvania Overview
Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) establishes statewide standards for construction and building safety. Local municipalities in the state must adopt and enforce these regulations, but they are allowed to make amendments or additions as long as they do not weaken the UCC's minimum standards. The UCC covers various aspects of construction, including building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and energy conservation codes.
Department of Labor & Industry
Uniform Construction Code
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry enforces the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which regulates construction within the state. The UCC includes standards for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy conservation, and accessibility. It requires permits for most construction projects and inspections at various stages of construction to ensure compliance with code requirements. The UCC also outlines procedures for appealing decisions and resolving disputes related to code enforcement. Codes include:

Building Fire Plumbing Swimming Pool and Spa Residential Energy Existing Building Building Performance Wildland-Urban Interface
Department of Health
Healthcare Facilities and Licensing
The Pennsylvania Department of Health regulates healthcare facilities and licensing through various construction regulations. These regulations cover aspects such as building codes, safety standards, zoning requirements, and accessibility guidelines. Codes include:

Health Care Facilities