Dayton Borough, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street 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

Coverage

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

Online portal

Code.Sys New Project Submittal / payment portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Resource ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Dayton Borough

PA UCC baseline applies

Scope of work

Permit?

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

Exempt

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

Required documents

Application, plans/site plan as needed, insurance/exemption documentation, and any floodplain or highway approvals

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
Permit validity: PA UCC default 180-day and 5-year rules
Owner-builder: Owner or authorized agent may apply
Contractor requirements: Pennsylvania HICPA registration over $5,000; workers' compensation documentation where applicable

§ 03

Application process

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

01

Confirm any borough approvals needed first.
02

Submit the code application and plans to the listed code agency.
03

Provide insurance/exemption documents and any outside permits.
04

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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Dayton Borough building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Not publicly posted

Plan check fee

Not publicly posted

Permit fee formula

Not publicly posted

Reinspection fee

Not publicly posted

Code.Sys states online payment is available without login

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Through the listed code agency after permit issuance (other)

Inspection hours: No public fixed window found

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Dayton Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Dayton Borough, PA? ▸

PA UCC baseline applies

02 How much does a building permit cost in Dayton Borough, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in Dayton Borough, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dayton Borough, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Dayton Borough, PA, follow these steps: 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.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Dayton Borough, PA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Dayton Borough, PA typically run Code.Sys says complete projects are generally processed in 24 to 48 hours. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Dayton Borough, PA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dayton Borough, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dayton Borough, PA via: Through the listed code agency after permit issuance.

last verified April 2026 source Dayton Borough; county directory lists Code Consulting Inc. at 321 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 for building permits ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/armstrong/dayton-borough

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Dayton Borough; county directory lists Code Consulting Inc. at 321 Grant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 for building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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