Overview

The City of Philadelphia adheres to the International Code Council (ICC) code in accordance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC). Local amendments are passed by City Council.

More information about local amendments can be found in our Code Library and Code Bulletins below.

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Questions?

For questions regarding general building and zoning permits, please contact Permit Services. For technical code related questions, please contact us via e-mail.