Building Safety in McKeesport, PA (2026)
4 verified building safety rules for McKeesport, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Lead Paint
Federal RRP Rule requires EPA-certified renovators for pre-1978 housing disturbing over 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior. McKeesport has substantial pre-1978 housing stock; Allegheny County Health Department enforces childhood lead poisoning prevention.
Building Safety: Lead Paint
Heavy RestrictionsEPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule
EPA's RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not appl...
Elevator Maintenance
PA Department of Labor and Industry regulates elevators under the Elevator Law (34 Pa. Code Ch. 7). Annual inspections required; certificates must be posted. McKeesport Code Enforcement handles complaints.
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Heavy RestrictionsScaffold & Sidewalk Shed
Scaffolding on public right-of-way requires a permit from the McKeesport Building Inspector. Scaffolds must meet PA UCC and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L standards.
Building Safety: Scaffold Rules
Some RestrictionsPest Control
Property owners must keep structures free of rodents and insects under the International Property Maintenance Code adopted by McKeesport. Infestations are code violations.
Building Safety: Pest Control
Some RestrictionsLooking for Allegheny County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement McKeesport city rules.
Building Safety in Allegheny County →