City Building Permits

Dayton Borough, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Dayton Borough, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Pennsylvania Armstrong County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The county directory identifies a third-party code agency, not a local borough department, for UCC permits

Department
Dayton Borough; county directory lists Code Consulting Inc. at 321 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 for building permits
Address
Borough office, 207 Mechanic Street, Dayton, PA 16222; Code Consulting/Code.Sys, 321 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Phone
Borough 814-257-9826; Code Consulting/Code.Sys 412-821-0337
Website
https://www.co.armstrong.pa.us/images/departments/planning/planning/municipaldirectory.pdf ; https://code-sys.com/contact-us/

Online Permit Portal

Open Code.Sys New Project Submittal / payment portal

Platform: Code.Sys New Project Submittal / payment portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm any borough approvals needed first.
  2. Submit the code application and plans to the listed code agency.
  3. Provide insurance/exemption documents and any outside permits.
  4. Pay fees and schedule inspections after issuance.

Typical processing time: Code.Sys says complete projects are generally processed in 24 to 48 hours

Source: Dayton Borough; county directory lists Code Consulting Inc. at 321 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 for building permits

General Requirements

PA UCC baseline applies

Required Documents

  • Application, plans/site plan as needed, insurance/exemption documentation, and any floodplain or highway approvals
Permit validity
PA UCC default 180-day and 5-year rules
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
Owner-builder
Owner or authorized agent may apply
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HICPA registration over $5,000; workers' compensation documentation where applicable

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly posted
Plan check fee
Not publicly posted
Permit fee formula
Not publicly posted
Reinspection fee
Not publicly posted
Payment note
Code.Sys states online payment is available without login

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • No Dayton-specific public exempt-work list was found; use statewide PA UCC exemptions as the verified baseline

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through the listed code agency after permit issuance (other)
Inspection hours
No public fixed window found

Typical inspection sequence: Standard PA UCC sequence with foundation, systems, framing, wallboard where applicable, and final inspection

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Dayton Borough; county directory lists Code Consulting Inc. at 321 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 for building permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dayton Borough Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Dayton Borough, PA?
PA UCC baseline applies
How much does a building permit cost in Dayton Borough, PA?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in Dayton Borough, PA?
1. Confirm any borough approvals needed first. 2. Submit the code application and plans to the listed code agency. 3. Provide insurance/exemption documents and any outside permits. 4. Pay fees and schedule inspections after issuance.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Dayton Borough, PA?
Typical processing time is Code.Sys says complete projects are generally processed in 24 to 48 hours.
What work is exempt from building permits in Dayton Borough, PA?
The following work is generally exempt: No Dayton-specific public exempt-work list was found; use statewide PA UCC exemptions as the verified baseline.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Dayton Borough, PA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Through the listed code agency after permit issuance.

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