Dyberry Township

Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers apply to new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, many decks and pools, and regulated building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy work.

Note: No municipality-specific exempt-work list was located. Use Pennsylvania UCC baseline exemptions only after confirming them with the listed permit issuer.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), OPT-IN municipality, no local amendments. Statewide triennial update effective January 1, 2026.

Owner-builder

Owners may often apply directly or through an authorized agent, but the permit holder remains responsible for code compliance and inspections.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing covered work over $5,000 should confirm HICPA registration requirements. No separate municipal contractor-license requirement was identified.

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel jurisdiction and ask the municipality whether zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, subdivision, or land-development approvals are required before UCC permit issuance.
2. 02
   If local zoning or other local review applies, secure that approval before or alongside the UCC filing.
3. 03
   Submit the building permit application, plans, and supporting documents to the listed building code official or contracted agency.
4. 04
   Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work.
5. 05
   Schedule inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or project closeout.

Source: Dyberry Township — Building Code Official: Bob Bates ↗

• (570) 253-1263 (phone)

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, required phase inspections, then final inspection or certificate closeout as applicable.