Changes, exemptions, and exclusions can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry website.

Please refer to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC) PA Act 45 for all changes, exemptions, and exclusions to the adopted codes.

The Community Development Department will be carefully tracking all applications and inspections that are reviewed/completed, so that it is known which version of codes were approved and inspected.) Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Following this six-month grace period, all permit applications will be reviewed to the 2018 Building Codes. (*There will be a six-month grace period that applies as long as contracts are signed prior to February 14th and permits are applied for within six months of February 14, 2022. If you are a commercial builder seeking guidance, please contact Irv Spoonhauer at Approved Code Services at 71. If you are a resident planning to complete a home improvement project and are seeking guidance or have questions, please contact the Reception Staff at 71. With regard to viewing the Building Code: parts of the IBC are available online, however, some documents must be purchased or you may contact the Community Development Department to review documents at the Municipal Center.

Lower Paxton Township has adopted the 2018 International Residential Codes ( IRC) and the 2018 International Building Code ( IBC) as of February 14, 2022.

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