Cumru Township

Township specifically reminds residents that accessory structures including sheds, decks, fences, and pools require permits. The building permit packet also screens for demolition, electrical, stormwater, street opening, curb/sidewalk/driveway, use permits, signs, plumbing, well, HVAC, and certificates of occupancy.

Note: No standalone Cumru exemption handout was found on the reviewed code page. Because Cumru operates under the Pennsylvania UCC, applicants should confirm minor-repair exemptions directly with the Codes Department before starting work.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code

Permit validity

All permits expire 6 months from issuance. They may be extended for up to an additional 6 months at the issuer's discretion. Extensions beyond 2 years generally require payment of one-half of the original permit fee.

Owner-builder

Property owner may claim workers compensation exemption if the owner will perform all work and no outside contractors or parties will be employed.

Contractor requirements

Township requires workers compensation coverage documentation or exemption affidavit.

1. 01
   Start at the township Code Enforcement page and download the correct permit form for building, zoning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pool, generator, demolition, sign, or other scope.
2. 02
   Complete the pre-application/building permit packet, which screens related approvals such as sewer, demolition, electrical, stormwater, curb/sidewalk/driveway, sign, plot plan, plumbing, HVAC, pool, workers compensation, affidavit of ownership or consent, and certificate of occupancy.
3. 03
   Submit the required plans. Cumru's fee schedule states 2 plan sets are required for residential permits and 3 plan sets for commercial permits. New construction building permits must include a plot plan.
4. 04
   Include workers compensation certificate or affidavit of exemption and any owner consent affidavit required.
5. 05
   Pay permit processing, zoning, building, and state surcharge fees.
6. 06
   After issuance, schedule inspections with township inspection staff and obtain any needed certificate of occupancy.

Source: Codes Department; Code Enforcement ↗

Township notes the state surcharge is included in the schedule and subject to Commonwealth change. Additional stormwater or consultant review costs may apply.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2020) before budgeting.

• (610) 777-1343 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Fee schedule states building permit inspections include footing, foundation, rough framing, steel, accessibility, life safety, energy, wallboard, and final. Other permits are inspected according to project scope.