Frequently Asked Questions
What current Building Codes do you enforce?
Residential – 2018 IRC
Commercial – 2018 IBC
2021 IBC Chapter 11 and Appendix E for Accessibility Standards (effective 1-1-2022), ICC A1171.1 (2017)
2018 IPC
2018 IMC
2017 NEC
2018 IECC
2018 IEBC
In what areas do you enforce Building Codes?
Centre County – Haines Township
Lycoming County – Anthony, Bastress, Limestone, Penn, Upper Fairfield & Susquehanna Townships, Jersey Shore and Montoursville Boroughs
Montour County – Anthony Township and Washingtonville Borough
Northumberland County – East Chillisquaque Township, McEwensville Borough
Perry County – Howe Township
Snyder County – All Snyder County Municipalities (EXCEPT Monroe Township)
Union County – ALL Union County Municipalities
Who do we contact for Building Code enforcement outside of your coverage area?
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has the most up-to-date records on enforcement agencies. For more information visit PA Dept of Labor & Industry.
In what municipalities do you enforce Property Maintenance (International Property Maintenance Code)?
(Municipalities with an * require approval from Township Supervisors/Borough Council Members to investigate)
Lycoming County: Limestone & Susquehanna Townships; Jersey Shore* & Montoursville Boroughs
Montour County: Anthony Township & Washingtonville Borough
Northumberland County: East Chillisquaque* Township
Snyder County: Jackson*, Center* & Perry Townships, Beavertown*, Freeburg*, McClure*, New Berlin*, Selinsgrove* & Shamokin Dam* Boroughs
Union County: Buffalo*, East Buffalo, Gregg, Hartley*, Lewis, and White Deer Townships; Hartleton, Lewisburg, New Berlin & Mifflinburg* Boroughs
Please contact your local municipality if you are looking for property maintenance enforcement in an area not listed above.
In what municipalities do you enforce Zoning?
Lycoming County – Montoursville Borough, Upper Fairfield Township
Northumberland County – East Chillisquaque Township
Perry County – Howe Township
Union County – Lewisburg & Mifflinburg Boroughs, Kelly, West Buffalo, & White Deer Townships
Please click “here” to see contact information for all other municipalities.
How long is my permit good?
Work must begin within 6 months and be completed in 2 years. Six-month extensions can be requested in writing prior to the expiration date. It is the responsibility of the Permit holder to contact this office for all required inspections, including a final Occupancy Inspection.
