Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Additional Resources
• Multi-million dollar projects can utilize the City of Philadelphia Development Services Committee to assist in bringing together developers and all of the major construction contacts (including City agencies and utlities) for an information exchange at the preliminary stage of the project. Contact Duane Bumb, Deputy Director of Commerce, (215) 686-3643, Phone; (215) 686-8304, Fax.
• All regulation of building projects is handled by the City of Philadelphia except elevators and boilers which are regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Labor and Industry.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Modular Homes Building Codes
| Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code |
IBC 2009; IRC 2009 |
General Services Office, (215) 686-2412 or online |
| Structural Code |
IBC 2009 |
General Services Office, (215) 686-2412 or online |
| Plumbing Code |
IPC 2009 |
General Services Office, (215) 686-2412 or online |
| Mechanical Code |
IMC 2009 |
General Services Office, (215) 686-2412 or online |
| Electrical Code |
IBC 2009, Ch. 27 (Must comply w/NEC 2008) |
General Services Office, (215) 686-2412 or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code |
IFC 2009 |
General Services Office, (215) 686-2412 or online |
| Accessibility Code |
IBC 2009, Ch. 11 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 |
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| Energy Code |
IECC 2009 |
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| Other Codes |
Administrative: Philadelphia Administrative Code.
Property Maintenance: Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code.
For both codes, contact General Services Office, (215) 686-2412. |
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 |
| Structural |
Manager, Building Services
Phone: (215) 686-2478
Fax: (215) 686-2598 | | Plumbing |
Manager, Mechanical Services
Phone: (215) 686-1409
Fax: (215) 686-2598 | | Mechanical |
Manager, Mechanical Services
Phone: (215) 686-1409
Fax: (215) 686-2598 | | Electrical |
Manager, Mechanical Services
Phone: (215) 686-1409
Fax: (215) 686-2598 | | Accessibility |
Senior Codes Analyst
Phone: (215) 686-2470
Fax: (215) 686-2598 | | Historic Preservation |
Preservation Officer
Phone: (215) 683-4590
Fax: (215) 683-4594 | | Zoning |
Zoning Administrator
Phone: (215) 686-2434
Fax: (215) 686-2495 | | Planning |
Chief, Projects Planning
Phone: (215) 686-2943
Fax: (215) 686-2939 | | Environmental |
Environmental Health Program Administrator
Phone: (215) 685-7344
Fax: (215) 382-1210 | | City Attorney |
City Solicitor
Phone: (215) 686-5233
Fax: (215) 686-5223 | | Public Works |
Chief Highway Engineer
Phone: (215) 686-5498
Fax: (215) 686-5064 | | Fire Marshal |
Battalion Chief
Phone: (215) 686-1362
Fax: (215) 922-3952 | | Parks/Recreation |
Executive Director, Fairmont Park Commission
Phone: (215) 685-0028
Fax: (215) 878-9859 | | Aviation |
Chief Engineer
Phone: (215) 937-6725
Fax: (215) 937-5512 |
Other Pennsylvania Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Pennsylvania:
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Modular Homes Building Codes
