Hopewell Township

Township planning page states all forms and permit applications must be completed and delivered to the zoning officer before taking any action. The office oversees building permits, code enforcement, land development, sign permits, subdivision, and zoning permits.

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

Building code

PA UCC; Pennsylvania's 2021 ICC triennial update became effective January 1, 2026, but local packet content may still reflect the older state form set

Permit validity

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

Owner-builder

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

Contractor requirements

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

1. 01
   Contact Hopewell Planning and Zoning and identify the needed permit forms.
2. 02
   Complete the master permit packet and any zoning forms, then deliver them to the zoning officer before taking action.
3. 03
   Obtain sewer department approval when exterior sewer work or demolition/sewer capping is involved.
4. 04
   Pay permit, municipal, plan review, and state training fees before issuance.
5. 05
   Post the permit and keep approved plans on site.
6. 06
   Schedule Code.Sys inspections and obtain final inspection before occupancy.

Source: Planning and Zoning, Hopewell Township ↗

All fees must be paid before permit issuance

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, sanitary sewer lateral where applicable, electrical, insulation, wallboard, fire suppression, blower door test, final, demolition as applicable

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