PA UCC requires working smoke alarms in all dwelling units. Required outside each sleeping area, inside each bedroom, and on every floor including basement.
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (Act 45 of 1999) adopts International Residential Code smoke alarm requirements. All new construction requires hardwired interconnected alarms with battery backup. Existing homes must have working battery or hardwired alarms. Landlords must provide functional alarms at lease start per PA Landlord-Tenant Act.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.
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Industrial and commercial noise sources subject to Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI air quality and noise provisions plus McKeesport zoning per...
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Construction noise generally restricted to daytime hours (typically 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays) under McKeesport nuisance provisions. Emergency utility and public...
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Overnight parking is permitted on most McKeesport residential streets. Snow emergency routes and posted zones prohibit overnight parking when declared or sig...
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McKeesport has no citywide EV charging mandate. Residential Level 1 and Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit under the PA UCC. Public chargers exist...
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New driveways and curb cuts require a permit from McKeesport Public Works. Driveways must not drain onto public sidewalks and must use approved apron materials.
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