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HB2498

In preliminary provisions, further providing for review of updated sections and adoption of updated sections into Uniform Construction Code and providing for pause of review of 2024 ICC codes, review of existing codes and creation of alternative economic standards to reduce construction costs and for resumption of 2027 and successor ICC code review; and, in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for revised or successor codes.

Introduced·5/8/26
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Pennsylvania HB2498 amends the Uniform Construction Code to pause the review of 2024 ICC codes, review existing codes, and create alternative.

Pennsylvania HB2498 amends the Uniform Construction Code to halt the review of the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) codes. It mandates a review of existing codes starting January 1, 2027, with the goal of establishing alternative economic standards to lower construction costs. The bill also outlines a process for the council to review updated sections 21 months after the publication of new ICC codes, beginning January 1, 2033. The council must consider public comments and hold public hearings before making decisions on code modifications.

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Housing and Community Development Committee
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History

May 8

House

Referred to Housing & Community Development