Pennsylvania

Event production regulations across 14 categories.

Building code: 2018 editionInternational Fire CodeStatewide code applies

Partially verifiedLast verified: Jan 15, 2025

What you need to know in Pennsylvania

Lightly regulated for most categories, but pyrotechnics insurance requirements are the highest in the nation.

→No state pyrotechnics license — uses a "competent individual" standard instead
→$2M pyrotechnics insurance minimum — highest in the nation (most states require $1M)

Always verify requirements with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Siteline is a reference tool, not legal advice. Codes change periodically.