HB611

Pennsylvania HB611 establishes deconstruction standards for primary dwelling structures, requiring systematic dismantling to maximize material.

HB611 amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to introduce deconstruction standards for primary dwelling structures, defined as residential buildings with one to four dwelling units. Deconstruction, the systematic dismantling of structures to salvage materials for reuse, must be performed by certified deconstruction contractors. The bill mandates that deconstruction projects achieve an 85% landfill diversion rate and produce one salvaged item for every 500 square meters of design. Heavy machinery use is restricted to salvage operations or removal of non-salvageable materials.