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West Chester council debates requirement that tradespeople hold ICC certification
Summary
Councilmembers and residents discussed whether West Chester should keep the borough's requirement that electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors hold International Code Council (ICC) certification. The borough's codes office recommended retaining the rule; the item was set for further discussion at the next regular meeting.
West Chester Borough Councilors and residents debated whether the borough should continue requiring International Code Council certification for electricians, plumbers and HVAC contractors, a standard the borough's codes department recommends keeping.
The discussion centered on safety, costs to homeowners and how the ICC requirement interacts with Pennsylvania licensing. Supporters, including borough staff, said the ICC standard raises workmanship and safety levels above what a license alone guarantees, especially in West Chester's older housing stock. Opponents and some council members questioned whether the ICC requirement imposes unnecessary cost on contractors and homeowners.
The issue matters because West…
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