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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Shohola Township
Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers generally apply to new construction, additions, many decks and pools, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, and regulated electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work.
Note: No municipality-specific exempt-work list was located in the reviewed public materials. Confirm any claimed exemption directly with building code official Joe Cutri before proceeding. Pennsylvania UCC baseline exemptions apply.
- Permit application
- Parcel information
- Plans
- Contractor details
- Any triggered zoning, sewage, floodplain, driveway, utility, or planning approvals
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), effective January 1, 2026 (statewide triennial update). Pennsylvania L&I lists Shohola Township as OPT-IN with no local amendments.
- Permit validity
- Verify directly with the active permit issuer; Pennsylvania UCC default commencement and abandonment rules generally apply unless local procedures state otherwise.
- Owner-builder
- Owners may typically apply directly or through an authorized agent, but the permit holder remains responsible for compliance and inspections.
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing covered work over $5,000 must confirm HICPA (Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act) registration requirements.
Source: Shohola Township — Building Code Official: Joe Cutri ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the project is located within Shohola Township and identify any local zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, subdivision, or similar approvals required before UCC permit issuance.
- 02 Contact building code official Joe Cutri at (570) 928-9208 to obtain the active application path, current forms, and any local signoff requirements.
- 03 Submit the permit application with parcel information, plans, contractor details, and any triggered supporting approvals.
- 04 Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work.
- 05 Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or closeout.
Source: Shohola Township — Building Code Official: Joe Cutri ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Joe Cutri — (570) 928-9208 (phone)
Typical sequence: Permit issuance, required phase inspections, then final inspection or certificate closeout as applicable. Confirm the required inspection sequence with the issuing code official.
Source: Shohola Township — Building Code Official: Joe Cutri ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Shohola Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Shohola Township, PA? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Shohola Township, PA? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Shohola Township, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Shohola Township — Building Code Official: Joe Cutri before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.