Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2018 edition of the “International Residential Code” as published by the International Code Council, including maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2015 International Residential Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: June 23, 2022
Signed: December 8, 2022
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's residential construction codes to match a newer national standard (2018 International Residential Code). It replaces outdated rules and incorporates local amendments.
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