Building Code Permit Information

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a residential or nonresidential building, structure or facility or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system regulated by the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) shall first apply to the Lower Towamensing Township Office, in order to obtain the required permit(s) prior to the start of construction.

• Building Code Permit Procedure
• Building Permit Inspection Requirements
• Certified Construction Code Officials (Inspectors)
• Additional Permit Requirements
• Building Code Permit Timelines
• Building Code Permit Reports

Building Code Permit Procedure:

The procedure to be used for all applications received shall be as follows:

1. It is strongly recommended you contact the Zoning Officer/Building Code Official (BCO) prior to applying for permits.
2. Applicant to secure a zoning permit from Township (required in most cases).
3. Applicant completes UCC application form and selects a PA State Certified Construction Code Official (CCO) or inspector for plan review and approval.
4. Applicant submits UCC application form and all three (3) sets of plans to BCO for processing. All paperwork is submitted to the BCO.
5. CCO signs and stamps three (3) sets of plans "APPROVED".
6. BCO issues building permit.
   • 1 copy for job site
   • 1 copy for CCO
   • 1 original for borough/township records
7. Applicant begins construction outlined in permit(s).
8. Applicant contacts CCO for all required inspections.
9. When all inspections are completed, CCO issues inspection report to applicant.
10. Applicant forwards inspection report to BCO for Certificate of Occupancy.

Building Permit Inspection Requirements:

The applicant has the right to use any one of three state licensed CCO's (listed below) to review construction documents and inspect the construction activity. The applicant is responsible for any review and/or inspection costs associated with hiring their CCO. The Township charges a flat fee per type of project in accordance with the fee schedule.

Certified Construction Code Officials (Inspectors)

The following inspectors (CCO's) are permitted to conduct plan reviews & inspections in the township:

Additional Permit Requirements:

In addition to zoning and/or building permits, depending on the project the Township may require the applicant obtain any or all of the following prior to final approval: Sewer permit, Well permit, Driveway Permit, HOP (Highway Occupancy Permit), Site Plan (showing grading, building locations, topography, flood plain info, etc.).

Building Code Permit Timelines:

All construction activity shall be completed within one (1) year from the date of issuance of the building permit, unless an extension is given in writing from the BCO. Fees are nonrefundable.

Building Code Permit Reports:

• 2016 Report