Waugh Introduces Resolution Calling for Study of UCC Permit Fee

 HARRISBURG – Sen. Mike Waugh (R-York) has introduced a resolution, SR 263, calling for the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of the $4.00 construction and building permit fee levied under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). 

The revenues from the fee are deposited into two accounts – the Municipal Code Official Training Account and the Construction Contractor Training Account, which were established to provide training programs for municipal officials and contractors. 

"Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code has been in effect for several years now," said Waugh.  "But there has not been an official look into these accounts since they were established to make sure revenue generated by the permit fee is being used as was intended and in the most wise and efficient manner possible." 

Waugh's resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study of how much money has been raised by the $4.00 fee, how much is deposited in the two training accounts, and how the money in these accounts is actually being spent.  The results are to be reported to the General Assembly by June 2008.