📋 Pennsylvania Permit Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| NEC Edition | 2020 |
| IRC Edition | 2021 |
| Permit Authority | Most jurisdictions opt in to UCC (Uniform Construction Code). Philadelphia has custom code. |
| Statewide Code | Partial |
| Licensing Board | See state website |
⚠️ Key Things to Know About Permitting in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia: own City of Philadelphia code, own L&I (Licenses and Inspections) department
- Philadelphia permits are notoriously slow — plan 3–8 weeks for anything complex
- Pittsburgh: Allegheny County enforcement, moderate speed
- PA Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration required for work over $5,000
📍 Cities in Pennsylvania — Permit Guides
📍 Philadelphia
Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)
📍 Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bureau of Building Inspection
📍 Allentown
City of Allentown Community & Economic Development — Building Standards & Safety
📍 Erie
City of Erie Building & Inspections
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