An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for Accessibility Advisory Board; in Uniform Construction Code, further providing for adoption by regulations and for revised or successor codes; in training and certification of inspectors, further providing for education and training programs; and establishing the Accessibility Advisory Board Administration Account.

SB 867 creates an Accessibility Advisory Board to review and recommend updates to Pennsylvania's accessibility standards in building codes. The 11-member board - requiring representation from people with disabilities, architects, business, housing, and municipal officials - must assess new sections of the International Code Council (ICC) accessibility codes within 21 months of their publication. It establishes a 120-day public comment period and requires the board to apply three criteria (public safety, economic impact, technical feasibility) before voting on whether to adopt, reject, or modify changes. The board’s recommendations must be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry within nine months, directly affecting municipalities, builders, and people with disabilities through updated construction accessibility requirements.