Millcreek Township

The township issues zoning permits for regulated land use and structure placement. The reviewed UCC FAQ states a township zoning permit must be issued before a UCC permit can be sought when zoning approval is required.

Note: No current comprehensive Millcreek-specific exempt-work list was clearly posted on the reviewed official permit pages. The reviewed public FAQ indicates that when a UCC permit is required but a zoning permit is not required, applicants usually should contact BIU directly. Verify exemptions directly with the Zoning & Development Division and BIU before starting work.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code as enforced by Millcreek Township through BIU. The reviewed Millcreek FAQ is old on code editions, so the current operative standard should be treated as the Pennsylvania UCC in effect at permit issuance.

Permit validity

Millcreek's UCC FAQ states permits require work to begin within 6 months after issuance and be completed within 12 months after issuance.

Owner-builder

No separate township owner-builder policy was clearly posted on the reviewed pages.

Contractor requirements

BIU's permit forms page requires either a workers compensation waiver or certificate of insurance for applicants not meeting an exemption.

1. 01
   Discuss the project with the Zoning & Development Division and determine whether a township zoning permit is required.
2. 02
   Submit the applicable township zoning permit application, site or plot plan, and zoning fee materials.
3. 03
   If a UCC permit is required, obtain the zoning permit first. Millcreek's UCC FAQ states the zoning permit must be issued before BIU will accept a UCC permit application when zoning approval is required.
4. 04
   Submit UCC permit applications, construction plans, and BIU fees through the township zoning office or directly to BIU.
5. 05
   Respond to plan review comments if issued, then receive the permit.
6. 06
   Call for inspections during construction and obtain final approvals or certificate of occupancy as applicable.

Typical processing time: The reviewed Millcreek UCC FAQ states BIU generally agreed to complete plan reviews more quickly than the UCC Act requires and to perform inspections within 1 business day after a request is received.

Source: Zoning & Development Division, Planning & Development Department, Millcreek Township ↗

The reviewed UCC FAQ states UCC plans and applications left for BIU at the township must be accompanied by full payment of the fee due under BIU's fee schedule.

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

• Building Inspection Underwriters (BIU) (other)

Scheduling deadline

BIU asks for at least 24 hour notice for inspections.

Typical sequence: BIU publishes a standard residential sequence of footing, under-slab plumbing when applicable, slab, foundation, rough-in, and final inspection before occupancy.