Whiteley Township

As an OPT-IN municipality, Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers apply for new construction, additions, many decks and pools, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, and regulated electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work unless exempt.

• Exempt Fences no more than 6 feet high
• Exempt Retaining walls not over 4 feet high unless supporting a surcharge
• Exempt Water tanks on grade up to 5,000 gallons if the height-to-width ratio does not exceed 2 to 1
• Exempt Sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above adjacent grade and not over a basement or story below
• Exempt Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Exempt Swings and playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling
• Exempt Window awnings that project no more than 54 inches and need no additional support
• Exempt Uncovered decks with floor no more than 30 inches above grade
• Exempt Installation or rearrangement of communications wiring
• Exempt Ordinary repairs, except work that removes load-bearing elements, affects required egress, or rearranges regulated plumbing, gas, mechanical, or electrical systems

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with Whiteley Township before proceeding.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code in an OPT-IN municipality.

Permit validity

No Whiteley Township-specific rule was publicly posted. Pennsylvania UCC default rules provide 180-day commencement and inactivity deadlines, with a maximum validity of 5 years from issue date unless extended.

Owner-builder

No public Whiteley Township owner-builder rule was found. Confirm directly with the township.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000 must confirm HICPA registration.

1. 01
   Contact Whiteley Township to confirm the current filing path and obtain the correct application materials, as no dedicated public online packet was located.
2. 02
   Confirm whether zoning, sewage, driveway, floodplain, or other outside approvals are required for the parcel before submitting the UCC application.
3. 03
   Submit the required application, plans, parcel information, contractor information, and any outside approvals through the township's directed filing path.
4. 04
   Wait for review and permit issuance before beginning regulated work.
5. 05
   Schedule inspections with the township or listed code official and obtain final approval before occupancy or closeout.

Typical processing time: Pennsylvania UCC regulations generally require a decision within 15 business days, or 5 business days with qualifying design professional certification. No Whiteley Township processing estimate was publicly posted.

Source: Whiteley Township Building Code Official (Steven R. Coss per Commonwealth UCC table) ↗

• Whiteley Township, 724-627-8935 (phone)
• whiteleytwp@windstream.net (email)

Typical sequence: Typical UCC phases include footing or foundation, rough systems, framing, and final inspection. Whiteley Township did not publish a municipality-specific sequence in the reviewed sources.

Source: Whiteley Township Building Code Official (Steven R. Coss per Commonwealth UCC table) ↗