Center Township

Township public materials maintain separate construction, occupancy, sign, and zoning/compliance permits; zoning certificate application covers construction, occupancy, and use approvals under township zoning.

Note: No township-specific exempt work list was clearly published in the reviewed Center Township materials; verify minor or nonstructural work with the zoning office before starting.

Building code

PA UCC; township packet uses the state construction permit format and UCC inspection sequence

Permit validity

Building permit becomes null and void if work does not start within 180 days; work must be completed within 5 years of issuance

Owner-builder

Workers compensation exemption language covers individual property owners and sole proprietors without employees

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement contractor registration applies where required; workers compensation documentation is required by packet

1. 01
   Determine the needed township forms from the permits page, including the master construction permit packet and, where applicable, the zoning use and compliance certificate.
2. 02
   Complete the applications in full and gather parcel data, plans, and supporting approvals.
3. 03
   Submit the package to the township; zoning materials warn the application is not officially received until complete, signed, fully attached, and fees paid.
4. 04
   Obtain zoning, floodplain, historic, and highway occupancy approvals where applicable.
5. 05
   After permit issuance, post the permit and keep approved plans on site.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections with the listed Code.Sys inspectors and obtain final approval before occupancy where required.

Typical processing time: No standard turnaround for building permits was published in the reviewed township materials; the zoning compliance application notes a 30 day appeal period after issuance before the holder should rely on the permit

Source: Center Township Zoning Officer / Center Township Municipal Building ↗

Zoning application says filing is not official until fees are paid

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Christopher Jolliffe at Code.Sys, (412) 821-0337 Ext. 54; electrical inspections through John Lucchesi, Ext. 55 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

2 business days advance notice requested

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Typical sequence: Footing, foundation/masonry, framing and draft stopping, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, insulation, wallboard, fire suppression where applicable, blower door test, final, demolition as applicable

Final inspection requests require at least 2 business days notice; all permits require a final inspection