Building Codes Page - The state department resposible for implementing and managing the UCC.

Federal guidelines for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities as specified by the American Disabilities Act. Made available though the US Department of Justice Americans Disabilities Act ADA website.

The International Code Council established as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes.

Answers to questions about the National Flood Insurance Project. This brochure from the Consumer Law website is designed for readers who do not need a detailed history or refined technical or legal explanations, but do need a basic understanding of the program and the answers to some frequently asked questions.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA administers the National Flood Insurance Program Printed and Digital flood maps are available through their website.

Get free energy design software that can be used to design and check compliance with the required energy codes.

Software to assist in evaluation of residential energy compliance.

Software to assist in evaluation of commercial energy compliance.

Through the joint educational efforts of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS), the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) and the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities (PLCM), the Academy offers affordable and reliable building code training courses at convenient locations throughout the state

The Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) is a nonprofit, statewide trade association chartered in 1952. Affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a network of 41 local associations throughout the state.

Call Three Working Days Before You Dig - 1-800-242-1776 - It's the Law! Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. is a private non-profit Pennsylvania corporation whose purpose is to prevent damage to underground facilities and to promote safety with an efficient, cost effective communications network among designers, excavators and facility owners. For detailed information, visit their website.

Use this link to research Underwriters Laboratories design criteria and approved certification standards used in the building industry.