Kulpmont Borough

Permit requirements are handled through the borough and its designated building inspector (Tri County COG).

• Exempt Fences 6 feet or lower in height
• Exempt Retaining walls 4 feet or lower that do not support a surcharge
• Exempt Some sidewalks and driveways not over basements
• Exempt Shallow prefabricated pools
• Exempt Playground equipment and similar minor work

Note: These are common Pennsylvania UCC exemptions for one- and two-family dwellings. No municipality-specific exempt-work list was found for Kulpmont Borough. Zoning, floodplain, sewage, stormwater, and driveway approvals may still apply even where a UCC permit is not required. Confirm with the borough office before proceeding.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); 2021 ICC-based update took effect January 1, 2026, subject to Pennsylvania amendments

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registration applies to home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000. Workers compensation documentation is required where applicable.

Source: Kulpmont Borough office; Building Inspector identified as Tri County COG ↗

1. 01
   Contact the borough office to obtain the current building permit packet and the Tri County COG intake instructions.
2. 02
   Obtain any required local zoning or other approvals.
3. 03
   Submit the application, plans, and fees through the borough office or the designated inspector.
4. 04
   Receive the permit and coordinate required inspections.
5. 05
   Obtain final approval before occupancy or use.

Source: Kulpmont Borough office; Building Inspector identified as Tri County COG ↗

• Borough office: (570) 373-1521 (phone)

Source: Kulpmont Borough office; Building Inspector identified as Tri County COG ↗