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PENNSYLVANIA CONSTRUCTION CODE ACT. Establishing a uniform construction code; imposing powers and duties on municipalities and the Department of Labor and Industry; providing for enforcement; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

(b) Intent and purpose. --It is the intent of the General Assembly and the purpose of this act: (1) To provide standards for the protection of life, health, property and environment and for the safety and welfare of the consumer, general public and the owners and occupants of buildings and structures.

While contractors in Pennsylvania do not charge sales tax to their customers on construction activities, they must pay sales or use tax for the materials and supplies they buy, rent, or consume to complete a project. You will usually pay the sales tax to the supplier at the time of purchase or lease.

§ 7210.103. ?Agricultural building.? A structure utilized to store farm implements, hay, feed, grain or other agricultural or hor- ticultural products or to house poultry, livestock or other farm animals, a milk house and a structure used to grow mushrooms.

Non-structural changes, like replacing appliances, cabinetry, countertops, or flooring won't require a permit. One more aspect of your remodel you'll need to check is utility work. Anything involving electrical, plumbing, or HVAC will require a permit.

The Pennsylvania Construction Code Act (Act 45 of 1999) established the basic requirements for the Uniform Construction Code. It has been altered thirteen times since becoming law by: Act 43 of 2001: An act establishing electrical exemption (for residential construction based on religious beliefs).