Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for the state of Pennsylvania.
Additional Resources
Pennsylvania has a statewide building code, the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which will be administered and enforced locally and at the state level.
Note: Pennsylvania has adopted the 2009 I-Codes, effective December 31, 2009. If a design or construction contract for proposed work was signed between December 31, 2006 and December 30, 2009, the 2006 International Codes must be complied with.
Pennsylvania Modular Homes Building Codes
Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
Building/Dwelling Code |
IBC 2009 |
Online |
Structural Code |
IBC 2009 |
Online |
Plumbing Code |
IPC 2009 |
Online |
Mechanical Code |
IMC 2009 |
Online |
Electrical Code |
IBC 2009, Chapter 27 (Must comply with NEC 2008) |
Online |
Fire/Life Safety Code |
IFC 2009 |
Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety, Dept. of Labor & Industry, (717) 787-3323 and online |
Accessibility Code |
IBC 2009, Ch. 11 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 |
Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety, Dept. of Labor & Industry, (717) 787-3323 |
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Energy Code |
IECC 2009 |
No amendments |
Elevator Code |
Pennsylvania Elevator Regulation Law and PA Code, Title 34, Chapter 7 |
Elevator Section, (717) 787-3806, Opt. 2 and online |
Gas Code |
IFGC 2009 |
N/A |
Boiler Code |
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Pennsylvania Boiler Law and Regulations) |
Online |
Pennsylvania Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Functional Area |
Contact |
Accessibility |
Accessibility Advisory Board
Phone: (717) 787-3329 Fax: (717) 783-5002 | Plan Review |
Buildings Section, Bur. Of Occup. & Ind. Safety
Phone: (717) 787-3806 Fax: (717) 783-5002 | Energy |
Buildings Section, Bur. Of Occup. & Ind. Safety
Phone: (717) 787-3806 Fax: (717) 783-5002 | Boiler Inspector |
Boiler Inspection, Bureau of Occup. & Ind. Safety,
Phone: (717) 787-2923 | Elevator Inspector |
Elevator Inspection, Bureau of Occup. & Ind. Safet
Phone: (717) 787-3806, option 2 |
Pennsylvania Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Pennsylvania:
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