Greenwood Township

Permit triggers follow 34 Pa. Code 403.42 under the Pennsylvania UCC. A permit is generally required for construction, alteration, repair, removal, change of occupancy, and regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing work.

• Exempt Fences not over 6 feet high
• Exempt Retaining walls not over 4 feet high unless supporting a surcharge or impounding certain liquids
• Exempt Water tanks on grade up to 5,000 gallons within code limits
• Exempt Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade, not over a basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route
• Exempt Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
• Exempt Ordinary repairs as defined by 34 Pa. Code 403.42(d)

Note: No township-specific exempt-work handout was found. Pennsylvania UCC exemptions and ordinary-repair rules in 34 Pa. Code 403.42 apply. Confirm with Greenwood Township before proceeding.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC). L&I municipality list shows OPT-IN with no amendments.

Permit validity

Permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 180 days of issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement. Maximum validity is 5 years from issuance under 34 Pa. Code 403.42a(g).

Owner-builder

BIU states it is the responsibility of licensed contractors, owner-builders, and subcontractors to ensure code compliance.

Contractor requirements

No township-specific contractor license required. State home improvement registration rules may apply for qualifying work.

Source: Greenwood Township ↗

1. 01
   Confirm local prerequisites and zoning requirements with Greenwood Township.
2. 02
   Download the applicable BIU permit form and review the residential or commercial plan-review guidance on the BIU website.
3. 03
   Prepare the application, plans, site plan, contractor information, workers compensation proof or exemption, and any required outside approvals.
4. 04
   Submit materials to the township or BIU as directed by the form instructions.
5. 05
   BIU reviews the package for Pennsylvania UCC compliance and coordinates any required corrections.
6. 06
   Pay fees, receive the permit, post it on site, and schedule required inspections with BIU using your permit number, 9-1-1 street address, and inspection type.

Typical processing time: Pennsylvania Act 45 statutory review periods apply: 15 business days for one- and two-family dwellings, 5 business days with a licensed design professional certification, and 30 business days for other permits. No shorter Greenwood-specific estimate was published.

Source: Greenwood Township ↗

• Call BIU to request inspections; have your permit number, 9-1-1 street address, and inspection type ready (phone)

Scheduling deadline

At least 24 hours notice is required for inspections per BIU residential guidelines.

Typical sequence: Typical BIU sequence: footing, plumbing under slab (when applicable), slab, foundation, rough-in, and final. Work should not proceed beyond each stage without approval. No building may be occupied until all inspections are approved and a certificate of occupancy is issued.

Source: Greenwood Township ↗