Official:Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “M” (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Mechanical Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Johnson
Introduced: April 23, 2026
Signed: June 4, 2026
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updates Philadelphia's Mechanical Code to match the latest International Mechanical Code (2021 edition). This means that buildings in Philadelphia will need to meet new standards for mechanical systems such as heating and cooling.
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