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Altoona council adopts updated building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, contractor licensing and housing codes
Summary
Altoona City Council unanimously approved a package of ordinance updates replacing multiple chapters of the city code to align with state-adopted construction standards and the 2024 International Fire Code, officials said. The changes aim to boost safety and the city's Building Code Effectiveness grade.
Altoona — The Altoona City Council on Dec. 1 unanimously adopted a set of ordinances replacing several chapters of the Code of Ordinances to update construction, safety and licensing standards across the city.
Community Development Director John Shaw told the council that the updates to Chapters 155 (Building Codes), 156 (Mechanical and Gas), 157 (Plumbing), 158 (Electrical), 160 (Contractor Licensing) and 162 (Housing Codes) would "enable Altoona to remain consistent with other metro cities, increase safety in construction and be in…
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