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State Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of residential fire-sprinkler ordinance The State Supreme Court announced this week that it will hear arguments in the appeal of a decision regarding a municipal ordinance to require fire-sprinklers in all homes built in Schuylkill Township, Chester County. PBA has supported consumers' right to have fire sprinklers installed in new homes if desired, but not under a mandate that exceeds the state's Uniform Construction Code.
PBA News Article Archive State Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of residential fire-sprinkler ordinance PBA to provide input about Pennsylvania's needs for sustainable water PBA discusses Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts with legislators PBA testifies during Chesapeake Bay hearing PBA seeking member comments in response to on-lot septic system guidance document Members asked to support PBA member-candidates for state legislature PBA, opponents testify about homebuilder registration House passes alternative energy funding bill Mortgage-related bills pass Senate PBA voices concerns at Chesapeake Bay Tributart Strategy hearing State Legislators return March 10, busy session expected PBA plans to testify in opposition to homebuilder registration. PennDOT promotes online impact fee handbook State House passes PBA-supported scrap metal legislation NAHB leaders halt Build PAC funding House bills set procedural standards for municipal land development actions Committee to study cost of Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy compliance 'No-impact development' hailed in EPA in grim report about Chesapeake cleanup University study casts doubt on Maryland's 'smart growth' law PBA will testify its opposition to registering new home builders Register to vote in Pennsylvania's primary election April 22 Committee moves moratorium legislation PBA briefs legislators about tributary strategy House passes curative amendment bill How do municipalities set recreation fees and land dedication requirements? Senate votes without dissent to require farmland preservation audit Congress provides help to update aging water systems Coalition releases a list of the best mold-related resources for builders House passes building code bill, sends it to Senate PBA expects committee decision about moratorium bill PBA's bill to create constrution code advisory council moves to committee PBA Members Endorse Krancer, Saylor in judicial elections Builders support Senate Resolution about farmland preservation PBA monitors legislative push for more licensing Anti-growth bills considered in the House House Committee to consider data quality act this month PBA, others file briefs as court reviews case on inspector competition PBA needs member input for environmental regulation review PBA monitors mortgage regulation changes Foreclosures up in Pennsylvania as U.S. foreclosures double Closing costs in Pennsylvania are more than twice the national average PBA wins latest court decision striking down mandatory fire sprinklers Poll shows discontent with homeowners associations Business tax credits available under Rendell's REAP initiative Builders and associate members can grow their business' Residential land development goes 'green' with new standards Rendell announces Growing Greener II grants DEP offers grants up to $7,500 for small businesses PBA seeks volunteers for input as state revises sewage-related regulations, guidelines PBA battles legality of supervisors' building moratorium Local government representatives push for bill allowing a moratorium while changing rules for development PBA testifies in opposition to impact fees Local builders troubled by North Cornwall moratorium PBA members, real estate agents help kill RTT increase School notification bill passes, no longer burdens builders Anchor-bolt law takes immediate effect NAHB backs federal immigration bill with recent amendment Anchor-bolt legislation set to become law State Senate passes data quality bill Builders within Chesapeake Bay watershed should check with local sewage treatment plants this month Anchor-bolt fix for UCC passes state House House committee may hold hearings about development moratorium bill, PBA members to speak in opposition State Senate passes contractor registration measure Contractor registration bill heads for full House vote Urge state House Democrats to schedule vote on wall-bracing fix ICC will not add fire sprinkler, carbon monoxide detector mandates to code Call your U.S. senators to vote against immigration bill Your support still needed for UCC anchor-bolt fix Express your opposition to guaranty fund in contractor registration bill Federal ruling makes subcontractors responsible for safety of their workers Hearings allow industry to share concerns about building code Poll finds majority of Pennsylvanians oppose raising RTT Members can help stop fire sprinkler requirement Bethlehem ordinance requires carbon monoxide detectors Bill would expand local authority to waive building code Wall-bracing IRC-fix moves from committee First of two contractor registration bills moves forward PBA teams with Realtors to fight RTT UCC wall-bracing fix will save consumers up to $3,000 REScheck available online 2006 Alternative Energy Standards Now Available Chesapeake Bay Foundation launches 'Stream Stewardship' Urge your legislators to support UCC wall-bracing update Municipalities must correct invalid code ordinance by March 31 Senate announces committee chairmen Democrats name House committee chairmen UCC triumphs over borough ordinance in Chester County UCC building inspections may be performed by any certified construction code official, court rules Last chance: Register by the end of the year for free rebate program Setting the record straight: Southeast homebuilders explain housing market trends PBA prevails as school district notification bill is defeated Township appeals decision that struck sprinkler requirement New PBA Member Rebate Program puts cash in members' hands Attend training program to prepare for 2007 building code changes Pennsylvania Housing and Land Development Conference announced Code Officials Deny Sprinkler Mandate PBA to provide input about transportation funding Nutrient Trading Credits Explained Industry News Archive Privatizing the PA Turnpike Casey Selects Stand-In for Treasurer Wipers and Headlights Law Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect NAHB News Article Archive