Builditsafe.org aims to inform the public about the importance of modern building codes and how Pennsylvania has put building industry profits above the safety, well being and economic benefit of its citizens.
One of the best guarantees Pennsylvanians have towards safe and energy-efficient buildings is updated building codes. Codes contain a set of minimum requirements for design and construction of new buildings, such as standards for electrical, plumbing and energy performance.
Up-to-date building codes save lives, reduce energy costs, and help grow the economy by creating demand for skilled workers and high-quality building materials.
Unfortunately, changes to the building code update process made through Act 1 of 2011 -- which gave an unelected advisory committee authority over the code adoption process -- are preventing our state from maintaining up-to-date building codes. Our current codes are out of date and, absent any action, Pennsylvania will be doomed to the building code dark ages.
Unfortunately, changes to the building code update process made through Act 1 of 2011 -- which gave an unelected advisory committee authority over the code adoption process -- are preventing our state from maintaining up-to-date building codes. Our current codes are out of date and, absent any action, Pennsylvania will be doomed to the building code dark ages.
The good news: Policymakers are taking note. Next week, the Senate Labor and Industry Committee will hear testimony on Sen. Charles McIlhinney's bill that attempts to fix the dysfunction and gridlock created by Act 1.
To learn more about Pennsylvania's out of date building codes and Sen. McIlhinney's proposed fix, head on over to BuildItSafe.org.
While there, please take action and contact policymakers to let them know that you care about building safety and energy efficiency.
To learn more about Pennsylvania's out of date building codes and Sen. McIlhinney's proposed fix, head on over to BuildItSafe.org.
While there, please take action and contact policymakers to let them know that you care about building safety and energy efficiency.
