Pennsylvania Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Pennsylvania Contractor & Building Information

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Pennsylvania Contractor Licensing
On July 1, 2009, the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (Senate Bill 100) took effect. This law requires most home improvement contractors to register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Additionally, these contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage and utilize contracts that comply with a number of consumer protection requirements specified in this law. The Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcement of these requirements.
For more information visit: Pennsylvania Contractor Licensing.

Check a Pennsylvania Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of Pennsylvania go to: Search Pennsylvania Licensed Contractors

Pennsylvania Plan Review and Inspection Requirements
For more information visit: Pennsylvania Plan Review and Inspection Requirements.

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
For building code information visit: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

Pennsylvania Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2008
Effective December 2009 Pennsylvania adopted the 2009 International Building Code and 2009 International Residential Code which reference the 2008 NEC. In May 2015 Council voted to keep 2008 NEC for the next three years.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Pennsylvania Energy Codes

The Pennsylvania Energy Code is adopted and required by the Pennsylvania Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: Pennsylvania Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.