A building/construction permit is required when you intend to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems of a dwelling or commercial building.
This includes decks, additions, sunrooms, solar panels, pools, sheds over 1000 square feet, garages, signs, including those on a state highway, remodeling that involves cutting of any structural beam or load bearing wall, changing egress, sleeping rooms added, placing a mobile/manufactured home, etc.
Mobile/manufactured homes installation guide here.
Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Checklist
EXEMPTIONS FROM A BUILDING PERMIT | |
One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 1000 square feet | Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. |
Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high | Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep. |
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge | Swings and other playground equipment |
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. | Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. |
Sidewalks and driveways. | Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. |
Before you can submit an application to build or erect a structure in Greene Township, you must first ensure that you have the following completed.
- An approved zoning application.
- Driveway application approval from either PennDot (state road) or the township (for a driveway leading to a township road) or be located on a previously approved right-of-way.
- An approved septic. Contact the township SEO with questions.
It is important to submit a complete application. Building code officials from Code.sys will review your construction application and supporting paperwork. Missing pieces of information will delay the approval process. Your contractor will need to comply with the International Building Code of PA. Also keep in mind that the building code official should be able to take your drawings with lumber list and erect the structure with the specs you provide.
Fees are determined by the building code official. The inspector will provide you with a check list and timeline of inspection requirements.
Chris Joliffe, Building Inspector Code.Sys Code Consulting, Inc. FAQs for building inspections 412.821.0337 x 54 | |