BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Uniform Construction Code (a.k.a. UCC, Act 45 and the Statewide Building Code) became enforceable as law throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on April 9, 2004. All municipalities were given 90 days to decide whether they would administer and enforce the code locally (opt-in). The UCC is enforced in all Pennsylvania municipalities.
The decision that faced local officials was not if the Code would be enforced, but who would be doing the administration and enforcement.
If you would like to read the Uniform Construction Code, you may access it by clicking on the link below.
After considering all administration and enforcement options, the Antis Township Board of Supervisors voted to retain local control and contract with Middle Department Inspection Agency (MDIA) to provide plan review and inspection services.
The goal of the Board was to make the change as smooth as possible, while providing the best possible service to Township residents and builders. MDIA has been doing inspections for many years and will be providing service to many neighboring municipalities (over 75% and all of our immediate neighbors). This provides a consistency that builders appreciate.
To learn more about MDIA, you may click here
The Blair Region Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals (BRUCCBA), an intermunicipal appeals board, was established between: the Townships of Antis, Blair and Logan and the Boroughs of Duncansville, Hollidaysburg and Tyrone.
The BRUCCBA is the body that will hear appeals brought under the codes and standards promulgated in the most current version of the Uniform Construction Code (Act 45 of 1999) of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board of Appeals was established to provide a process for the resolution of code grievances derived from the decision of the code official in order to insure the health, safety, and general welfare for the citizens of the Blair Region.
Qualified individuals wishing to serve on the BRUCCBA should contact one of the participating municipalities for an application.