THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE BILL

INTRODUCED BY DeLUCA, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, KORTZ, MATZIE, MUNDY, PASHINSKI, YOUNGBLOOD AND KAVULICH, FEBRUARY 2, 2011

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011  

AN ACT

Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled

"An act establishing a uniform construction code; imposing

powers and duties on municipalities and the Department of

Labor and Industry; providing for enforcement; imposing

penalties; and making repeals," further providing for

consideration of applications and inspections.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1.  Section 502 of the act of November 10, 1999

(P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code

Act, is amended by adding a subsection to read:

Section 502.  Consideration of applications and inspections.

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(d)  Financial security.--Notwithstanding any other provision

of law, a construction permit for one-family and two-family

dwelling units and utility and miscellaneous use structures

shall not be issued absent proof outstanding liens or judgments

do not exist against the contractor in the county where the

construction will occur. A contractor may satisfy the

requirements of this subsection by providing the code

administrator an affidavit from the county administrator stating

no outstanding liens or judgments exist against the contractor.

Section 2.  This act shall take effect in 60 days.