Permits Are Required For The Following Items:

• Construction of a new building, or additions, enclosures and alterations to an existing building including decks, porches and sunrooms
• Addition or replacement of all plumbing fixtures including water softeners, water heaters, and garbage grinders
• Addition or changes of electrical equipment and services
• Installation of permanent heating or air conditioning equipment
• Replacement of roofing
• The installation of fences, utility sheds, above ground and in-ground swimming pools
• The erection of signs
• The regrading of property
• On-site sanitary sewage systems
• Housing licenses for the rental of dwelling units
• Fire protection systems & modification systems including fire alarms, security systems, burglar alarms, sprinkler systems, hood systems, fireplaces and fire suppression systems.
• Storage tank removal and installation, both above ground and under ground. See special instructions for storage tanks below.
• NPDES General Permit may be required for certain types of construction activities.
• View the Township codes online, section 206 (type 206 in the "Enter Search Request" box) for Township ordinances relating to Stormwater Management.
• Visit the Township's Stormwater Management page for information on stormwater management and construction.
• Visit the PA DEP Stormwater Management web site for stormwater management related construction permit applications and other information. Other important links are listed below.

STORAGE TANK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Removal:

• A permit is required at a fee of $50.
• Please use the Fire Protection Systems Permit Application above.
• The contractor who is performing the removal must be certified by the PA DEP and a copy of the certification must be provided to the Township.
• The Fire Marshal must be contacted for an inspection of the site when the tank (s) are removed.
• A Closure Report must be completed and a copy of this report is to be forwarded to the Township in a timely fashion.

Installation:

• A permit is required at a fee of $50.
• Please use the Fire Protection Systems Permit Application. It can be downloaded using the link above to the documents page.
• All tanks are to be place above ground unless approval is obtained.
• New tanks are requirements of the International Fire Code, Section 3404 and all other applicable codes.

For more information on storage tanks, please visit the PA PowerPort at www.state.pa.us, Keyword: "DEP Storage Tanks."