Is Your Commercial Space Up To PA Code?
October 24, 2023by TBI ContractingConstruction
As you may already know, the Uniform Construction Code (also known as UCC) provide information regarding Pennsylvania’s statewide building code. Since 2004, the UCC entered into effect, and throughout the years, it received a few amends which impacted the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act.
So, how does TBI Contracting ensure its project is up to date with the most recent construction commercial code? To ensure all projects comply with the current construction commercial code, TBI Contracting conducts on-site code evaluations and delivers a proposal on how to get your commercial space up to code.
TBI’s team of professionals have the skills and knowledge required to perform all construction work necessary to improve and bring your office or building space compliant with current requirements. Keeping buildings and people safe. As part of any project, building inspectors will visit the site to ensure buildings are kept current with code requirements. Building code violations can be costly and, in some extreme cases, even closed until the issues are fixed. By working with PSI Contracting, we will ensure your commercial space is code-compliant – saving you money and keeping the people inside the building safe.
The International Code Council states that “All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters like fires, weather-related events and structural collapse. Model building codes are society’s best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues. Code officials work day in and day out to keep the public safe. Building Safety Month is a month-long celebration of all aspects of building safety that helps families, employers and leaders understand and appreciate the best practices that keep the places where we live, work and play safe.”
Looking for copies of Codes and Standards? Check the links below.
- International Code Council (ICC) Homepage
- ICC Codes and Standards – Free Access
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Homepage
- NFPA Standards – Free Access
Every detail matters, from handicap accessibility to storage regulations, and everything must be code-compliant. We can’t stress enough that the safety of your business and clients is vital. For example, faulty or out-of-date electrical wiring causes a significant fire risk for your commercial space.
At TBI Contracting, our team has the knowledge and expertise to assess and implement safe and compliant solutions. Are you ready to get started? Click here to learn more about our services, or call (412) 896-1455 for immediate assistance.