Ford City Borough

Borough zoning permit form covers erect, repair, alter, extend, remove, demolish, and occupy; Ford City also states occupancy inspections are handled by the code enforcement officer, and some projects require Bureau Veritas review

• Exempt No comprehensive Ford City exempt-work list was found on the reviewed public pages

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code with borough zoning and occupancy enforcement

Permit validity

Not clearly published on the reviewed public pages

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania HICPA registration over $5,000; additional workers' compensation documents may be required when Bureau Veritas review applies

1. 01
   Start with the borough zoning permit application and determine whether the project also requires Bureau Veritas review.
2. 02
   Submit the borough application with plot plan, floor plans if applicable, and project details.
3. 03
   If the form indicates Bureau Veritas review is required, complete the Bureau Veritas permit package too.
4. 04
   Schedule borough occupancy or code inspections as directed by the office.

Typical processing time: No general turnaround posted

Source: Ford City Borough; Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer and Building Permit Officer/Codes Enforcement Officer listed as Chris Yanoff ↗

Confirm with the borough office; Bureau Veritas fees apply where the borough form indicates Bureau Veritas review is required

• Call the borough office for occupancy inspections (other)
• other inspections depend on whether Bureau Veritas review is triggered (other)

Inspection hours

Not publicly posted

Typical sequence: Varies by whether the project is borough-only zoning/occupancy or also routed through Bureau Veritas for UCC review