An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Accessibility Advisory Board; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations and for revised or successor codes; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and establishing the Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to improve accessibility standards in building codes. It creates an Accessibility Advisory Board to review and recommend changes to accessibility codes, ensuring they align with the latest standards. The bill also establishes an administrative account for the board and clarifies regulations regarding adoption of revised construction codes and training programs for inspectors. It aims to update accessibility requirements and provide a structured process for ongoing review and adaptation.
Key provisions
- Establishes an Accessibility Advisory Board with diverse members to review accessibility codes.
- Creates an Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account to fund board operations.
- Defines key terms related to accessibility codes, including ‘accessibility code’ and ‘updated accessibility code sections.’
- Requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to adopt accessibility standards based on the Advisory Board’s recommendations.
- Specifies a process for reviewing and updating accessibility code sections, including public comment periods.
- Provides for funding through fees collected from construction contractors, allocated to various accounts.
- Mandates annual reporting on expenditures related to accessibility code review and administration.
- Clarifies continuity of accessibility standards if updated sections are not adopted.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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