Pennsylvania Modular Regulations & Codes

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This article details the regulations and building codes governing the construction of modular homes within the State of Pennsylvania and is available for use solely as a resource. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this article, use of the information contained on this page constitutes agreement and understanding that the Modular Building Systems Association (MBSA) is in no way responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information contained herein and that the MBSA is not responsible for any situations that arise from reliance on the within information. This includes errors, omissions or changes to any law or regulation that are not reflected in this document.

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Contents 1 Modular regulatory program? 2 State regulatory agency contact information 3 Third party plan review permitted? 4 Third party factory inspection permitted? 5 Are building systems plans accepted? 6 Must manufacturer certify set crew? 7 Does state have builder licensing? 8 State code or local code? 9 Building Code 10 Plumbing Code 11 Electrical Code 12 Mechanical Code 13 Energy Conservation Code 14 Application fees 15 Label fees

Modular regulatory program?

Yes.

• Pennsylvania Industrialized Housing Regulations
• Pennsylvania Industrialized Housing Act

State regulatory agency contact information

Mark Conte

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Community and Economic Development

Center for Community Building

Housing Standards Division

Commonwealth Keystone Building

400 North Street, 4th floor

Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225

Website

717-720-7416

Third party plan review permitted?

Yes

Third party factory inspection permitted?

Yes, verify with local agency

Are building systems plans accepted?

Must manufacturer certify set crew?

No

Does state have builder licensing?

No

State code or local code?

State

Building Code

2006 International Building Code with stairs built to 1993 BOCA National Building Code, section 1014.6, exception #8

2006 International Residential Code with stairs built to 1992 CABO Code, Section R-213.1

Plumbing Code

2006 International Plumbing Code

Electrical Code

2005 National Electrical Code

Mechanical Code

2006 International Mechanical Code

Energy Conservation Code

Section of PA IHA

Application fees

None

Label fees

$35.00/dwelling unit, minimum 5 labels; request insignia application from PA