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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Plum Borough
Plum publishes permit packets for residential and commercial building work and specifically notes permit pathways for decks, pools, sheds, and similar construction.
Note: No consolidated Borough exemption list was identified on the reviewed public pages. UCC ordinary repair exemptions may apply, but the Borough pages reviewed focus on permit packets and permit-required examples.
- Permit application
- Contractor information
- Workers compensation documentation or exemption
- Plans and drawings
- Scope-specific attachments listed in the permit packet
- Building code
- Plum states that the Borough enforces the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
- Owner-builder
- Permit packets reference exemption affidavits where applicable.
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania contractor registration and trade requirements apply; Plum packets collect contractor and workers compensation information.
Source: Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted on the reviewed pages.
- 01 Choose the correct residential or commercial permit packet from the Building and Code Enforcement page.
- 02 Complete the application and attach scope-specific submittals such as site plans, construction drawings, contractor information, and any required affidavits.
- 03 Submit the package to Plum Borough Community Development.
- 04 Respond to comments, pay the assessed permit charges, and obtain the issued permit before work starts.
- 05 Schedule inspections, complete the work, and obtain final approval or occupancy clearance where required.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted on the reviewed pages.
Source: Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement ↗
Fee schedule
Plum Borough building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Community Development (phone)
Typical sequence: Scope-specific building or trade inspections followed by final approval.
Source: Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Plum Borough permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Plum Borough, PA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Plum Borough, PA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Plum Borough, PA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Plum Borough, PA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Plum Borough, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.