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Congrats to PBA for the WIN!

For years, PBA was concerned that the process for adopting the accessibility regulations under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC) was unconstitutional. Since no process was available in the PA UCC for interested parties to comment or suggest changes to these national model codes or even for the Department of Labor and Industry to make any changes to them, PBA filed a lawsuit against L&I challenging the legality of the 2021 accessibility regulations. On October 27, the Commonwealth Court issued a unanimous opinion, enjoining the enforcement of the 2021 accessibility regulations and holding that the section of the PA UCC upon which the regulations were promulgated was unconstitutional. You can find a copy of the decision HERE.

L&I has until November 28, 2022, to appeal the decision. In the meantime, the Director of L&I’s Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety sent an email to all Pennsylvania Code officials, stating that, “effective immediately, you must cease all enforcement of the 2021 accessibility standards.” PBA anticipates working closely with the regulated community to find an appropriate pathway for these important code provisions to be adopted legally in the future.

Please contact Jill Pento or Sarah Miller if you have any questions about the decision.

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HBA Supports Rothman for 34^th Senate District

The HBA held a fundraising event on November 1 for Greg Rothman (R) running for the 34^th Senate District seat which covers the territory of Cumberland, Perry parts of Dauphin Counties spanning from Shippensburg PA to Williamstown, PA.

Greg addressed the group and shared his top three priorities:

Speed up the Building Permitting process
Loosen Zoning regulations
Address the current overly stringent Storm Water Management regulations.

Bobbie Van Buskirk, Chair of the HBA PAC Committee, presents campaign contribution checks to Greg Rothman

GET OUT AND VOTE.... NOVEMBER 8TH

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Members Making Dreams Come True

In February, The Friends of St. Catherine's Gala was sponsored by McNaughton Homes. One of the Live Auction Items was a kitchen makeover donated by HBA Members: Arko Flooring, Classic Rock Fabrication, JL Ruth Electric, Lenker Plumbing, McNaughton Homes, and Swartz Kitchens & Baths.

The renovation was recently completed and, in the words of the homeowner and auction winner, “We are beyond thrilled with our new kitchen! McNaughton Homes was a pleasure to work with, answered all our questions, and coordinated with the vendors to help us attain our dream kitchen. The donating vendors were knowledgeable, offered quality products, and managed timely installations. The entire project took only a few weeks to complete - I was amazed. If this group donated another room renovation, I’d bid again! Thank you again to everyone involved. We are so grateful!”

Check out all the before and after photos on the

Friends of St. Catherine Gala Facebook Page

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