Last updated: January 28, 2007

Electrical Codes
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has updated the reference standards of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). The revised UCC was enactedJanuary 1, 2007. The 2006 UCC includes the following codes:

• International Building Code 2006
• ICC Electrical Code 2006 (2005 NEC)
• International Energy Conservation Code 2006
• International Existing Building Code 2006
• International Fire Code 2006
• International Fuel Gas Code 2006
• International Mechanical Code 2006
• International Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities
• 2006 International Plumbing Code 2006
• International Residential Code 2006
• International Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2006

Installations under design or construction contract prior to December 31, 2006 can comply with the 2003 UCC, which referenced the 2003 versions of the codes listed above. Some municipalities in the Commonwealth have until March 31, 2007 to amend their UCC adoption ordinances. In these jurisdictions the 2003 codes will apply.

Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services & Licensing: Contractors
Buildings Section
Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
Department of Labor and Industry
1600 Labor and Industry Building
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 

Licensing
There is no main board; the one listed above comes closest; regulation is left to local jurisdicitions.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has no requirements related to the registration, certification or licensure of contractors (or their employees) that are engaged in the construction industry.

Some of Pennsylvania’s 2,565 municipalities have established local licensure or certification requirements for contractors or construction trades people. Typically, these requirements pertain to home improvement contractors, electrical contractors (or electricians), and plumbing contractors (or plumbers). Since the Commonwealth has no jurisdiction in this matter, the Department maintains no records concerning municipalities that have established licensure or certification requirements. This information can only be obtained by contacting the municipality where construction work will occur.

State Websites
Here is a list of governmental websites to find the latest licensing and code information.

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