City Building Permits

Peters Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Peters Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Pennsylvania Washington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Township staff administer zoning and most UCC permits and inspections; Code-sys performs plan review for commercial projects and certain other building permit applications.

Department
Peters Township Planning Department, Building and Inspections Division
Address
Peters Township Municipal Building, Ground Floor, 610 E McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Phone
724-942-5005; Building Inspector 724-942-5008
Website
https://www.peterstownship.com/352/Building-and-Inspections

Online Permit Portal

Open SDL Portal

Platform: SDL Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Determine permit type from the Township permits page and gather the applicable residential or commercial checklist.
  2. Submit the permit application through SDL or by emailing PDFs to PermitApplications@peterstownship.com.
  3. Include the required site plan / survey, drawings, insurance documents, and any sewage or highway permits.
  4. Township staff review the submittal; commercial UCC reviews are forwarded to Code-sys.
  5. Pay fees, receive the permit, and schedule inspections with at least 48 hours notice.

Typical processing time: Usually 15 business days for residential work and 30 business days for commercial uses

Source: Peters Township Planning Department, Building and Inspections Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required to construct or enlarge any structure and for repairs or alterations involving structural members, plumbing, or electrical wiring. Purely cosmetic changes such as painting, paneling, exterior siding, shingle replacement, and window replacement are listed as not requiring a building permit.

Required Documents

  • Building / zoning permit application
  • Two residential or three commercial drawing sets
  • Two copies of survey or site plan
  • Certificate of insurance
  • Sewage permit
  • Highway occupancy permit where applicable
Permit validity
Permit is valid for one year from issuance
Building code
Peters Township has adopted the 2018 IRC and IBC code of building regulations.
Owner-builder
Property owner may act as applicant; owner may sign a waiver in lieu of a professional seal in qualifying cases; property owner performing own work may claim workers compensation exemption.
Contractor requirements
Public pages do not show a separate Township general contractor license; applicants must provide workers compensation proof or exemption, and state PA HIC rules still apply where applicable.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Accessory buildings / structures 120 square feet or larger and alterations up to $5,000 cost are $70; commercial or industrial construction is $70 minimum
Plan check fee
Public permit pages do not publish a separate standalone plan-check fee for ordinary building permits; commercial plans are reviewed through Code-sys under the permit process.
Permit fee formula
Accessory structures and alterations over $5,000 use a stepped valuation schedule; new single-family or multifamily construction and additions are $0.40 per square foot; all commercial or industrial construction, additions, and alterations are $8 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost.
Reinspection fee
New application after voided or expired permit $50; any passed-through Commonwealth fees apply
Payment note
Township ordinance passes through Commonwealth UCC fees to applicants.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2018).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Interior painting
  • Paneling
  • Exterior siding
  • Shingle replacement
  • Window replacement

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 724-942-5005 (phone)
  • PermitApplications@peterstownship.com (email)
Scheduling deadline
Inspections require at least 48 hours notice
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Footers; foundation; stormwater items; ground plumbing; slab; interior plumbing; mechanical rough-in; plumbing rough-in; third-party electrical rough-in; framing; insulation; wallboard screw; final inspection; certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Peters Township Planning Department, Building and Inspections Division before applying.

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