Industry News
Building Safety Month Proclamation – May 2021
* PROCLAMATION * Whereas, our ICC Chapter is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of disaster, and;...
PA UCC Review & Advisory Council Approves 2018 I-Codes
Today, Pennsylvania's UCC Review & Advisory Council ("RAC") has approved the 2018 I-codes. As part of the Commonwealth's building code adoption process, the RAC's has submitted its final report to the Secretary of Labor & Industry for promulgation as the new...
ICC 2021 Committee Action Hearings (CAH) – Group A Codes
2021 Committee Action Hearings (CAH) – Group A Codes: Hosted Virtually April 11 – May 5, 2021 This year’s code hearings offer ICC members/non-members, code officials, architects, builders, engineers, fire and energy conservation professionals the opportunity to...
PA UCC RAC Public Hearings (Access Info)
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 the PA UCC Review and Advisory Council (RAC) will begin the process on taking public comments regarding the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) reports that have been submitted to the RAC. The reports were posted to the RAC website...
New PENNBOC Website Login Info
PENNBOC has created new member user accounts to access the website. Your login info was emailed to you at your email address of record. You can now log in to manage and renew membership online at “My Account”. If you didn’t receive your password, you can automatically...
2018 ICC Code Review – Public Hearings
Pennsylvania's UCC Review and Advisory Council (RAC) is currently reviewing the 2018 ICC Codes. The Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) have reviewed the public comments received and will submit their final reports to the Council. The TAC reports will be posted to the...
Considerations for Converting Outdoor Spaces into Temporary Seating Space
As restaurants, bars, and similar establishments across the United States resume operations at reduced capacity under COVID-19 restrictions, many are looking for ways to convert outdoor spaces into temporary seating to offset the mandated reductions to the indoor...
PA Manufactured Housing Program Update
The Pennsylvania manufactured housing program is transitioning from the PA Installer Certification to the HUD Installers License. Currently the PA Certificate of Compliance can be completed by either a PA certified installer OR a HUD licensed installer. Current PA...
COVID-19 Update (5/28/20)
Below, please find information that PENNBOC is sharing with its membership, including: Updates to Construction Guidance (Green Counties) UPDATES TO CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE (GREEN COUNTIES) The following items are being added by PA L&I to the Construction Guidance...
COVID-19 Update (5/19/20)
Below, please find information that PENNBOC is sharing with its membership, including: Real Estate Industry Related Business Activities. REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY RELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Governor Tom Wolf today (5/19/20) announced that starting today, businesses and...
COVID-19 Update (5/4/20)
The guidance environment on construction activities -- as well as many other aspects of operating in the COVID-19 "new normal" -- is fluid and subject to frequent change. Be sure you check the construction guidelines and the associated FAQs frequently for possible...
COVID-19 Update (4/29/20)
Below, please find information that PENNBOC is sharing with its membership, including: Construction Guidance Questions; and, COVID-19 Workplace Safety Questions CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE QUESTIONS Beginning May 1, 2020, all businesses in the construction industry in the...
COVID-19 Update (4/24/20)
Below, please find information that PENNBOC is sharing with its membership, including: Construction Start Date Moved Up & Guidance Issued; PENNBOC Seeks Your Input; COVID-19 PPE Supplies Directory; 3-Phase Plan to Reopen State Unveiled CONSTRUCTION START DATE...
COVID-19 Update (4/22/20)
Below, please find information that PENNBOC is sharing with its membership, including: Construction Activities with Strict Guidelines Resumes May 8th; Resources to Get Your Work Site Ready; Legislative Vetoed & Legislation Signed by Governor CONSTRUCTION WITH...
COVID-19 Update (4/16/20)
Below, please find information that PENNBOC is sharing with its membership, including: New Public Health Measures for Businesses; Legislative Effort to Re-open Segments of PA Economy; Northeast States Extending Business Shut-down to May 15th NEW PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES...