The full report, orders for each agency, and additional background on IRRC’s review of existing regulations can be found here: https://www.irrc.state.pa.us/documents/review_of_existing_regulations.cfm

Regulation Search Results

IRRC # Regulation Number Title/Description
3368 12-117 Impairment Rating
Amends existing regulations to replace a repealed provision on impairment ratings and conform to Act 111 of 2018 and recent case law.
3326 12-116 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) by adopting nearly all provisions of the 2018 International Code Council's model codes, as directed by the UCC Review and Advisory Council.
3322 12-114 Minimum Wage
Updates the regulations governing tipped employees and clarifies how the base hourly rate for overtime of salaried employees is calculated.
3321 12-115 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the Uniform Construction Code.
3276 12-113 Emergency Backdating
Allows unemployment compensation claimants to backdate claims up to 52 weeks during this current period of "high unemployment" as defined in the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law.
3259 12-111 Unemployment Compensation; Employee Provisions
Amends existing regulations pertaining to active search for work, claims for compensation, and payments to align with state and federal law and current practice, and to allow for implementation of the PA UC Claims System.
3232 12-108 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the Uniform Construction Code by adopting updated accessibility provisions published by the International Code Council and standards for the operation of ski lifts set forth by the American National Standards Institute.
3219 12-109 Uniform Construction Code
Requires newly constructed and altered buildings to comply with the fire and smoke protection provisions in the International Building Code of 2016.
3211 12-107 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the Uniform Construction Code by adopting nearly all the provisions of the 2015 International Code Council.
3202 12-106 Minimum Wage
Updates the executive, administrative and professional exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Minimum Wage Act of 1968.
3141 12-102 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the Uniform Construction Code to Adopt Provisions of the International Building Code of 2015 and the American National Standards Institute.
3127 12-101 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the Uniform Construction Code to adopt provisions of the International Building Code of 2015 and the American National Standards Institute.
3120 12-100 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the Uniform Construction Code to adopt certain revisions to the International Code Council codes.
3047 12-99 Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure Before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board and Workers' Compensation Judges
Amends existing regulations governing practice and procedures before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, the Office of Adjudication, and workers' compensation judges.
2957 12-91 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act Regulations
Implements the Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act provisions on complaint and investigation procedures and administrative penalty assessment provisions.
2939 12-96 Unemployment Compensation; Active Search for Work
Establishes the requirements unemployment compensation claimants must meet to conduct an active search for suitable employment.
2937 12-94 Uniform Construction Code
Updates the uniform construction code as it relates to accessibility standards.
2932 12-95 Food Service Employee Incentive Program
Rescinds obsolete regulations relating to the Food Service Employee Incentive Program.
2869 12-93 Responsibilities of Employers
Updates existing regulations to conform to current law and practice.
2847 12-78 Unemployment Compensation; Administration
Updates existing regulations to conform to current law and practice.
2846 12-74 Unemployment Compensation; Employee Provisions
Updates existing regulations to conform to current law and practice.
2804 12-89 Uniform Construction Code
Updates existing regulations to adopt the 2009 Revisions of three International Code Council codes and amendments to the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act.
2775 12-76 Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Implements provisions of the Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act and regulates the storage, transfer, sale and use of liquefied petroleum gas
2758 12-85 Workers' Compensation; Individual Self-Insurance
Updates and clarifies existing regulations governing the administration of self-insurance for individual employers under the Workers' Compensation Act.
2722 12-83 Mines and Other Excavations
repeals existing regulations related to mines and other excavations.
2721 12-84 Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure Before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board; Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure Before the Workers' Compensation Judges
Amends regulations to clarify and provide additional guidance when litigating matters before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, the Office of Adjudication and judges.
2580 12-75 Training and Certification Requirements for Code Administrators Administration; Elevators and Other Lifting Devices
Updates the Uniform Construction Code by incorporating seven statutory amendments;
2556 12-71 Registration of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators
Implements the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act of 2004
2542 12-72 Medical Cost Containment
Updates requirements and procedures for reimbursement and review of medical treatment for work-related injuries under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
2485 12-68 Qualifications for Vocational Experts
Amends the minimum qualifications for vocational experts and establishes ethical rules and financial interest disclosure standards
2484 12-67 General Provisions
Updates and clarifies existing regulations that govern the administration of the Workers' Compensation Act and related procedures
2443 12-58 Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel Regulations
Implements Act 85 of 1998 aligning state rules with national standards for boiler safety and inspection
2290 12-59 Appeals from Determinations of Department
Revises how parties in unemployment compensation matters file appeals and the determination of timelines for these appeals
2283 12-60 Uniform Construction Code; Administration and Enforcement; Elevators and Other Lifting Devices
Sets forth a Uniform Construction Code (UCC) (Act 45 of 1999) with administrative and enforcement provisions, fees, and standards for lifting devices
2259 12-61 Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure Before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board and the Workers' Compensation Judges
Clarifies and provides detailed guidance for practice and procedure before workers' compensation judges and the Workers Compensation Appeals Board
2235 12-61 Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure Before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board and Compensation Judges
Amends regulations to clarify and provide guidance for practice and procedure before workers' compensation judges and Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
2202 12-57 Uniform Construction Code Training and Certification for Code Administrators
Establishes training and certification requirements for code administrators
2166 12-56 Reasonable Assurance
Sets forth criteria for determining eligibility of educational institution employees for unemployment compensation benefits
2151 12-55 Food-Service Employe Incentive Program
Establishes training programs for employees and employers engaged in restaurant or food service operations
2038 12-54 Workers' Compensation Health and Safety
Requires insurers, self-insurers and group self-insurance funds to provide accident and illness prevention services
1978 12-53 Special Funds Assessments
Clarifies that imposition, collection and remittance for certain special funds shall be done through insurers rather than imposed on insurers
1970 12-51 Construction of Prisons, Jails, Reformatories, Houses of Correction and the Like
Revises the fire and panic regulations to reference the 1997 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101
1900 12-49 Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance
Updates workers' compensation self-insurance regulations for individual and group self-insurance to conform with Act 57 of 1996
1863 12-50 General Provisions of Act 57 of 1996
Implements cost savings through offsets to worker's compensation benefits, impairment rating evaluations, employe reporting requirements and eliminates the reconsideration stage for utilization review.
1777 12-38 Asbestos Occupation Accreditation and Certification
Establishes an asbestos occupation accreditation and certificate program
1766 12-44 Retirement Pensions and Annuities
Updates rules for deductions of unemployment compensation benefits based on pensions or retirement pay, brings rules into greater conformity with federal law, and creates a "roll-over" exemption for lump sum retirement payments.
1728 12-47 Lead Occupation Accreditation and Certification
Establishes a certification process for individuals involved in the removal of lead based paints and an accreditation program for lead removal training programs.
1604 12-42 Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance
Updates currently existing provisions for workers' compensation self-insurers, adds requirements for W.C. group self-insurance and establishes a Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund to protect claimants.
1570 12-41 Workers' Compensation Medical Cost Containment
Implements medical cost containment provisions of Act 44 of 1993 by establishing fee caps, medical fee dispute resolution, utilization review procedures and health care provider lists.
1557 12-34 Private Labeling
Permits the name, address and telephone number of the supplier to be used in lieu of the manufacturer's name, address and telephone number on chemical container labels.
1512 12-36 Restroom Equity
Establishes restroom equity standards with respect to public and private facilities where the public congregates.
1481 12-37 Liquified Petroleum Gas
Would set new standards for construction, operation and maintenance of LPG facilities
1440 12-35 Telephone Hearings - Sunset Date
1426 12-33 Prevailing Wage Appeals Board
Establishes rules specifically developed for the Prevailing Wage Appeals Board.
1421 12-32 Prevailing Wage regulations
Proposed to increase prevailing wage
1242 12-29 Universal Accessibility Standards
Establishes regulations to implement the Universal Accessibility Act
1238 12-30 Fire and Panic Regulations
0957 12-27 Special Rules of Administration. Practice & Procedure Before Referees
0865 12-28 Plan Examination and Approval Fees
0798 12-26 Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure
0745 12-24 Update of the Hazardous Substance List
0552 12-20 General Requirements for Building Health Care Facilities
0523 12-11 Drug Testing of Participants
0421 12-15 Right-to-Know Program
0294 12-11 Hazardous Substance Lists
0243 12-10 Title 34, Chapter 65 Determination of Weekly Benefit Rate
0131 12-8 Fire and Panic Regs - Title 34, Chapter 37
0125 12-9 Title 34, Chapter 65 Determination of Weekly Benefit Rate