Jul 14, 2022 | Industry News
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...
Jun 15, 2022 | Industry News
From the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (full recall announcement). Name of Product: Square™ D QO™ Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers, also known as, Load Centers, Breaker Boxes, Electrical Panels Hazard: The load center can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire...
Jan 26, 2022 | Industry News
On Jan 26, 2022, Pennsylvania’s Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRR) officially approved as final updates to the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) by adopting nearly all provisions of the 2018 International Code Council’s model...
Dec 17, 2021 | Industry News
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...
Nov 16, 2021 | Industry News
Review and Advisory Council Public Comment Instructions In preparation for the review and adoption of the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) family of codes (IBC, IRC, etc) the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Review & Advisory Council (RAC) is seeking...
Nov 9, 2021 | Industry News
For those inspectors & electricians that may be operating within its footprint (PA and beyond), please be advised that FirstEnergy has released the following notice (Oct 29, 2021): “To help address current meter socket supply issues, FirstEnergy has...
