PRINTER'S NO. 509
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.516
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY OWLETT, TAKAC, HAMM, SMITH, PICKETT, ROWE, COOK,
CIRESI, ZIMMERMAN, BASHLINE, KRUPA AND GILLEN,
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), entitled
"An act establishing a uniform construction code; imposing
powers and duties on municipalities and the Department of
Labor and Industry; providing for enforcement; imposing
penalties; and making repeals," in preliminary provisions,
further providing for definitions.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "recreational cabin" in section
103 of the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as
the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, is amended and the
section is amended by adding a definition to read:
Section 103. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Recreational cabin." A structure which is:
(1) utilized principally for recreational activity;
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19 (2) not utilized as a domicile or residence for any
individual for any time period;
(3) not utilized for commercial purposes , except when
located on a recreational campground or State park ;
(4) not greater than two stories in height, excluding
basement;
(5) not utilized by the owner or any other person as a
place of employment;
(6) not a mailing address for bills and correspondence;
and
(7) not listed as an individual's place of residence on
a tax return, driver's license, car registration or voter
registration.
"Recreational campground." As follows:
(1) A lodging establishment organized to accommodate
five or more separate, designated campsites for shelter in
either privately owned or campground-owned lodging. The
property may:
(i) Include amenities, such as site-specific
electric and sewer hookups, public bath houses,
convenience stores, recreational areas or pools.
(ii) Permit seasonal sites.
(iii) Not require seasonal guests to have month-to-
month agreements.
(iv) Allow approved guests to leave a trailer on the
site throughout the year but not maintain a permanent
residence.
(2) The term does not include a recreational vehicle or
tent campsite in a State park.
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