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Update Building Codes to Save Energy

Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Energy Conservation Code” and the “International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation” as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Council President Johnson

Introduced: June 12, 2025

Signed: June 4, 2026

: Committee on Licenses and Inspections

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill updates Philadelphia's building code to include new energy efficiency standards. The city is adopting updated versions of two national codes: the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Residential Code.

What This Bill Does

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The City of Philadelphia adopts the 2021 edition of the "International Energy Conservation Code" as its Energy Conservation Code, with local amendments.
The City adopts the 2021 edition of the "International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation" as part of its building code, specifically focusing on energy conservation standards.
The City's Department of Licenses and Inspections is responsible for maintaining copies of the adopted codes, specifically the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code.
The City establishes a procedure for local amendments to the adopted codes, requiring that all local amendments be preceded by the prefix "EC-".