Borough of Phoenixville

Construction permit applications are posted for building, deck/patio, electrical, fire protection, HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, pool, roofing, shed/accessory structure, sidewalk/driveway, stormwater, business use, and property transfer work.

Note: No consolidated borough exempt-work list was located on the public permit hub reviewed. The borough separately notes that some work outside the UCC, such as sidewalk, driveway, sewer, and water lateral construction, is handled through standard construction details rather than standard building permit forms.

Building code

Borough states it is an opt-in municipality under the Pennsylvania UCC.

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the public permits page reviewed.

Owner-builder

Borough permit pages address property owners, residents, and contractors, but no special owner-builder rule was separately posted.

Contractor requirements

Borough contractor license form is posted; PA HICPA registration applies to qualifying home improvement work.

1. 01
   Download the correct permit or license application from the borough permit page.
2. 02
   Email the completed application and design documents in digital-only format to codes@phoenixville.org to expedite processing.
3. 03
   After digital review is complete, submit two hard copies of oversized design documents if instructed by the borough.
4. 04
   Pay fees under the borough schedule.
5. 05
   Receive permit approval and coordinate inspections through the borough code office.
6. 06
   Complete all trade/final inspections; no occupancy-related approvals are issued until required inspections are completed.

Typical processing time: No numeric turnaround posted; borough states digital-only submission helps expedite processing and overall turnaround.

Source: Code Enforcement & Permits ↗

Pay per borough fee schedule; permit page directs applicants to borough staff for permit questions and processing.

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

• 610-933-8801 ext. 312 (phone)
• codes@phoenixville.org (email)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Construction inspections by Barry Isett & Associates; trade and final inspections vary by permit type; rental and property-transfer inspections are separately administered.