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Home > City Government > Departments and Offices > Building and Inspection Building and Inspection Office: The Building and Zoning Office consists of the Zoning Administrator and is within the Planning and Development Department. The office reviews all requests for building permits, issues permits, enforces the City's zoning ordinance and related regulations, and assists the public with questions relating to City requirements and processes for building projects. The Office works closely with Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and the Hermitage Zoning Hearing Board. As of January 1, 2007 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has adopted the 2006 International Code Series for the Uniform Construction Code. Building projects designed and constructed within the City of Hermitage shall comply with the following Code information: 1. Commercial Projects_ 2006 International Code Series 2006 IBC_ International Building Code 2006 IMC_ International Mechanical Code 2006 IFGC_ International Fuel Gas Code 2006 IECC_ International Energy Conservation Code 2006 IFC_ International Fire Code 2006 IPC_ International Plumbing Code 2005 NEC_ National Electric Code ANSI 117.1_ 2003 Accessible and Usable Building Facilities 2. Residential Projects 2006 IRC_ International Residential Code 2006 IECC_ International Energy Conservation Code Pennsylvania’s Alternative Residential Energy Provisions Inspection Division: The Inspection Division is a part of the Public Works Department and consists of two City inspectors, both certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the State Uniform Construction Code. Inspectors monitor new construction projects in the City - from single-family homes to full residential developments to large retail/office facilities. They also inspect the construction of public infrastructure (streets, sanitary sewers and storm water facilities) to assure compliance with submitted, approved plans and State and local laws. The inspectors work closely with the Planning and Development Department, Building and Zoning Office, the WPC Division, and the City Engineer. In addition to construction inspection and record-keeping duties, the inspectors also do code enforcement work, particularly relating to property maintenance issues. The City contracts with a third party inspection firm to handle inspections and plan review for non-residential (commercial) permit applications. As of July 2008, the City has contracted with Building Inspection Underwriters (BUI), Erie, PA (1-877-272-0255) as the City's third-party inspection firm. Building/Construction Permit Packets:  Resolution
28-2008 - Amended Fee Schedule for fees related to permits & inspections
(July 31st, 2008) Commercial Construction Permit Packet Single Family Dwelling Construction Permit Packet Manufactured and Industrialized Housing Construction Permit Packet Residential Additions Construction Permit Packet Detached Accessory Structures Construction Permit Packet Decks Construction Permit Packet Signs Construction Permit Packet Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Construction Permit Packet Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing Inspections (short form) Change
of Use Permit Application Street
Opening Application Permit Commercial
Development Wastewater (short form) Home
Occupation Permit Industrial
Wastewater Questionnaire DEP
Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/ Renovation Notification Form When
It Rains, It Drains - Understanding Stormwater (PA DEP Brochure) Stormwater
Management in Pennsylvania (PA DEP Fact Sheet)For more information, contact: Mr. Russell Penn, Inspector III 800 North Hermitage Road Hermitage, PA 16148 724-981-0800 rpenn@hermitage.net Mrs. Marcia Hirschmann, Director, Planning and Development City of Hermitage, 800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148 Phone: 724-981-0800. Fax: 724-981-2008. www.hermitage.net All listings and artwork are Copyright © 2010 by City of Hermitage or links. Disclaimer |
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