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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Union Township
Regulated work under the Pennsylvania UCC.
Fences 6 feet or less in height
Retaining walls under 4 feet high unless used for structural bearing
Water tanks on grade under 5,000 gallons
Sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above grade and not over a basement or story below
Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
Window awnings within code limits
Replacement windows and doors that do not require framing alteration
Replacement of existing roofing material and existing siding
Non-structural porch or stoop repairs, added insulation, and rainwater gutters and leaders
Uncovered decks 30 inches or less above grade
Non-structural residential alterations without egress changes
- Exempt Fences 6 feet or less in height
- Exempt Retaining walls under 4 feet high unless used for structural bearing
- Exempt Water tanks on grade under 5,000 gallons
- Exempt Sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above grade and not over a basement or story below
- Exempt Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
- Exempt Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
- Exempt Window awnings within code limits
- Exempt Replacement windows and doors that do not require framing alteration
- Exempt Replacement of existing roofing material and existing siding
- Exempt Non-structural porch or stoop repairs, added insulation, and rainwater gutters and leaders
- Exempt Uncovered decks 30 inches or less above grade
- Exempt Non-structural residential alterations without egress changes
Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and other local requirements. Confirm with Union Township and Bureau Veritas before proceeding.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Site details
- Contractor information
- Any required prior approvals
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); L&I lists Union Township as OPT-IN effective 5/15/2004 with no amendments.
- Permit validity
- State UCC default expiration rules generally apply.
- Owner-builder
- Owners or authorized agents may apply.
- Contractor requirements
- No separate township contractor license was found. Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required by state law.
Source: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Union Township (local coordination) ↗
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; no township-specific estimate was found.
- 01 Confirm local prerequisites with Union Township.
- 02 Complete the Bureau Veritas building-permit application.
- 03 Submit plans and supporting documents to Bureau Veritas in Lewistown at 75 Reserve Lane.
- 04 Bureau Veritas reviews the submission under the Pennsylvania UCC.
- 05 Pay fees and request inspections through Bureau Veritas.
Typical processing time: Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; no township-specific estimate was found.
Source: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Union Township (local coordination) ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Union Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential minimums from $200 to $616 by project type; commercial new-construction minimum $385.
02
Plan check fee
Included in commercial permit fee; residential permit-not-issued plan review is 30% of projected permit fee.
03
Permit fee formula
Square-footage and valuation formulas depending on project type per the publicly posted regional Bureau Veritas schedules.
04
Reinspection fee
Additional after-the-fact processing fees may be charged at $77 per hour with municipal approval.
No township online permit-payment portal found. Verify payment method with Bureau Veritas before filing.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Bureau Veritas: (717) 242-0992 (phone)
Typical sequence: Varies by project; typical UCC inspections occur at footing, foundation, framing, rough-trade, and final stages.
Source: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Union Township (local coordination) ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Union Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Union Township, PA? ▸
Regulated work under the Pennsylvania UCC.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Union Township, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in Union Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential minimums from $200 to $616 by project type; commercial new-construction minimum $385.. Fees are calculated as: Square-footage and valuation formulas depending on project type per the publicly posted regional Bureau Veritas schedules.. Plan check fee: Included in commercial permit fee; residential permit-not-issued plan review is 30% of projected permit fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Union Township, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Union Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm local prerequisites with Union Township. 2. Complete the Bureau Veritas building-permit application. 3. Submit plans and supporting documents to Bureau Veritas in Lewistown at 75 Reserve Lane. 4. Bureau Veritas reviews the submission under the Pennsylvania UCC. 5. Pay fees and request inspections through Bureau Veritas.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Union Township, PA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Union Township, PA typically run Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; no township-specific estimate was found.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Union Township, PA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Union Township, PA. The following work is generally exempt: Fences 6 feet or less in height; Retaining walls under 4 feet high unless used for structural bearing; Water tanks on grade under 5,000 gallons; Sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above grade and not over a basement or story below; Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep; Window awnings within code limits; Replacement windows and doors that do not require framing alteration; Replacement of existing roofing material and existing siding; Non-structural porch or stoop repairs, added insulation, and rainwater gutters and leaders; Uncovered decks 30 inches or less above grade; Non-structural residential alterations without egress changes. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and other local requirements. Confirm with Union Township and Bureau Veritas before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Union Township, PA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Union Township, PA via: Bureau Veritas: (717) 242-0992.
last verified April 2026
source Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Union Township (local coordination) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Union Township (local coordination) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.