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.

Summary

The bill adds new definitions and establishes an 11‑member Accessibility Advisory Board that will examine updated ICC accessibility code sections and advise the state on whether to adopt, modify, or reject them. It requires a public comment period, hearings, and sets deadlines for the Department of Labor & Industry to turn the board’s recommendations into regulations. The goal is to improve safety and accessibility for people with disabilities in construction projects.

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