Township of Radnor, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Township community development administers construction permits, contractor licenses, zoning permits, and most field inspections; electrical inspections are handled by the Township-authorized third-party agency.

Department

Community Development Department

Address

301 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087-5297

Phone

610-688-5600

Website

https://www.radnor.com/government/departments/community-development/construction-permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm permit need with Community Development; construction permits are required for most work and all contractors must be licensed.
2. Submit two sets of permit applications and two sets of plans, plus engineered or architectural plans where required.
3. Submit all subcontractor permit applications together with the building permit application.
4. Pay permit fees, including the UCC surcharge on covered permits.
5. Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy.

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

Most construction work requires permits; applicants are told to contact Community Development for permit determinations.

Required Documents

• Two permit sets
• Two plan sets
• Engineered/architectural plans where required
• All subcontractor permit applications with the building permit packet

Building code

2018 IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, IRC; 2017 NEC; 2009 IPMC

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be licensed with Radnor Township; annual trade and general contractor licensing fees are published in the fee schedule.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Residential certificate of occupancy for new construction $50; zoning permit for fences and small accessory structures $75; one-fixture plumbing alteration minimum $35

Plan check fee

Electrical plan review by third party $75 per hour; many other permit categories embed permit/inspection pricing rather than separate plan check

Permit fee formula

Residential new one and two-family dwellings and residential additions/alterations/repairs $20 per $1,000; commercial new buildings $30 per $1,000 up to $50,000 then $20 per additional $1,000; commercial alterations $50 first $1,000 then $25 per additional $1,000

Reinspection fee

Residential reinspection after second failed inspection $100; commercial after second failed inspection $200

Payment note

$4.50 UCC surcharge is added to each building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permit

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 610-688-5600 ext. 144 or 146 for building; 215-542-9977 for electrical through United Inspection Agency (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Minimum 72-hour notice is required; no work on Sundays or legal holidays

Typical inspection sequence: Residential and commercial sequences are published, including footing, foundation, backfill, slab, rough, framing, energy, drywall or close-up, sprinkler, trade rough-ins, trade finals, and final building inspection

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, IRC; 2017 NEC; 2009 IPMC
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Construction Permits
• Contractor License Application
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub