These codes keep people safe and protect the integrity of our neighborhoods.
Applicable codes
Beginning July 1, 2026, the City of Philadelphia will adopt the 2021 International Code Council’s (ICC) family of codes with local amendments.
For more details, see our code bulletin about the implementation of the 2021 international codes.
| Philadelphia Code | International Code Edition |
|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Administrative Code | |
| Philadelphia Building Code | 2021 International Building Code1 |
| Philadelphia Residential Code | 2021 International Residential Code |
| Philadelphia Mechanical Code | 2021 International Mechanical Code |
| Philadelphia Existing Building Code | 2021 International Existing Building Code1 |
| Philadelphia Electrical Code | 2020 National Electric Code |
| Philadelphia Performance Code | 2021 International Performance Building Code |
| Philadelphia Energy Conservation Code | 2021 International Energy Conservation Code |
| Philadelphia Fire Code | 2018 International Fire Code2 |
| Philadelphia Fuel Gas Code | 2021 International Fuel Gas Code |
| Philadelphia Zoning Code | |
| Philadelphia Plumbing Code | 2021 International Plumbing Code1 |
| Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code |
1 The accessibility provisions of the 2018 International Codes shall apply. The 2021 accessibility provisions adopted under the PA Construction Code Act are rescinded.
2 Refer to the 2021 IFC where referenced by the 2021 Building Codes.