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, in exemptions, applicability and penalties, further providing for exemptions.

Summary

The bill adds new definitions for autism, intellectual disability, and community homes for individuals with these conditions to Pennsylvania’s Construction Code Act. It then creates an exemption so that one‑family and two‑family dwellings serving as such community homes are not required to meet the stricter automatic fire sprinkler standards for Group R‑3 and R‑4 occupancies. The amendment takes effect immediately.

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