This bill amends the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to introduce a pause in the review of the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) codes and outlines a process for reviewing existing codes and creating alternative economic standards aimed at reducing construction costs. Specifically, the council is prohibited from commencing the review of the 2024 ICC codes until January 1, 2027, at which point it will also begin reviewing existing codes. The bill establishes a structured process for public comments on existing codes, requiring a 120-day comment period and the formation of a technical advisory committee to evaluate these comments and make recommendations to the council.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the council will resume the review of the 2027 ICC codes starting January 1, 2030, and will continue to review updated sections 21 months after the publication of new ICC editions. It also includes provisions for the department to promulgate regulations based on the council's decisions, with specific timelines for when these regulations will take effect. Notably, regulations resulting from the 2024 pause in the code review process will take effect on October 1, 2030, and will expire on October 1, 2040.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 3383 (May 08, 2026): P.L.491, No.45