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This chapter adopts the state Uniform Construction Code as the city's official building code and repeals the city's old mechanical code.

Who this affects

This affects anyone doing construction, mechanical, or building work in the city, since the state code (not a separate city code) sets the applicable standards.

Key rules

• "The Uniform Construction Code, contained in 34 Pa. Code Chapters 401 through 405, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the municipal building code of the City of Pottsville."
• "Ordinance Number 599 of the City of Pottsville, entitled the 'International Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition,' and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed."

Notable and archaic details

• The chapter repeals a 1998-era "International Mechanical Code" ordinance in favor of adopting the state's Uniform Construction Code by reference.