The “grace period” for projects designed under the prior PA UCC has ended as of July 1, 2026. This means that all municipalities and municipal code officials across the Commonwealth, in addition to designers, contractors and builders who work with them, must ensure compliance with the new code.
When key updates to the Right to Know Law happen, it’s not uncommon to note them – and forget them – when there arises a situation to apply those changes. Think of this as your double-check!
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Municipal law attorney Theodore T. Speedy presented a webinar to the Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) on February 18, 2026 on Pennsylvania's new building code changes. Theo shared practical insights to help 70+ local municipal leaders tackle the updates with…
A reminder to Elected Tax Collectors for boroughs, towns and townships: In accordance with the Local Tax Collection Law, 72 P.S. § 5511.1 et.seq. you are required to secure a surety bond for the faithful performance of your duties, and have the bond filed in the Court of Common Pleas by March 15, 2026.
Municipal law attorney Theodore T. Speedy presented a continuing legal education (CLE) course to attorneys from across Chester County on December 12, 2025 on behalf of the Chester County Bar Association. Part of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's "Bridge the Gap" series, with a focus…
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that the law firm has been appointed solicitor of the West Marlborough Township Zoning Hearing Board, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Attorney Theodore. T. Speedy, Jr. will serve as lead solicitor with William W. Wylie, Jr.,…
After a lengthy delay and final regulatory review process, Pennsylvania will officially implement the International Code Council 2021 Code Series, with amendments, as the Commonwealth’s Uniform Construction Code, anticipated to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Today the first phase of reductions begins for SEPTA service cuts, affecting the following municipalities in Chester County with a 20% service cut. Of the 32 bus routes eliminated in the region, the Chester County bus routes eliminated this month include the 204 (from Paoli to Eagleview) and the 206 (from Paoli to Great Valley)...
PA will officially implement the International Code Council 2021 Code Series as the Commonwealth’s Uniform Construction Code. All municipalities and municipal code officials, in addition to designers, contractors and builders who work with them, must ensure compliance.