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Westchester council adopts ordinance to accept ICC certifications for electrical, mechanical and plumbing work

3868096 · June 19, 2025
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Summary

The Borough of Westchester voted to amend three chapters of its code to recognize International Code Council certifications (rather than local licenses) for electrical, mechanical and plumbing contractors who have not been previously registered with the borough.

The Borough of Westchester on June 18 adopted an ordinance amending borough code chapters that govern electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades so contractors may qualify to perform work by showing International Code Council (ICC) certifications rather than a borough-issued license.

Council members voted to adopt the change after a public hearing and a brief explanation from borough staff that the amendment corrects wording that conflated ICC certifications with licensing.

The change affects chapter 54 (electrical), chapter 72 (mechanical) and…

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