Doylestown Borough Permit Applications and Fee Schedule

Doylestown Borough requires permits for many things. If you are contemplating doing work, renting an apartment or home, or opening a business in Doylestown please make sure you have the proper permits. The Building and Zoning Department office is happy to help. You can reach us at 215 -345-4140. The links below provide many of the forms and information you may need.

Common projects needing permits include:

• New construction
• Renovations or repair other than cosmetic
• Any plumbing, electrical or mechanical work, other than changing fixtures
• Demolition
• Window replacement
• Fireplace/woodstove installation
• Pools
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Sheds
• Sidewalks

APPLICABLE CODES    

All construction work must conform to the requirements of the following codes:

• 2009 International Building Code (IBC)
• 2009 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• 2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• 2009 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC)
• 2009 International Electrical Code (IEC)

Fee Schedule

• Doylestown Borough Fee Schedule

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS   

2012 Plumber Registration

Building Permits

A building permit is required to erect, construct, enlarge, add to, alter, repair, replace, improve, remove, install, or maintain any structure or building. This includes accessory buildings such as pools, decks over 30 inches off the ground, garages or car ports, etc. The provisions of the Borough of Doylestown Code of Ordinances and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code control the requirements for building permits.

Building Permits

Residential Building Permits (three documents) includes pluming, mechanical, electrical etc.

• Residential Building Application Information
• Residential Permit Checklist
• Residential Permit Application
• Plumbing Schematic
• Electrical Inspectors
• Green Points Info
• Green Points Worksheet

Commercial Building Permits and information includes plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility, etc.

• Commercial Building Application Information
• Commercial Permit Checklist
• Commercial Permit Application
• Plumbing Schematic
• Electrical Inspectors
• Green Points Info
• Green Points Worksheet
• Accessibility Information * Accessible Bathrooms

Residential Rentals - Any residential space that is non owner occupied.

• Rental Use and Occupancy for residential rentals- Information and Sample form Actual form is tri-part carbonless and will need to be picked up at the office or you can request to have it mailed to you.

Business and Commercial Occupancies - regardless of owner or tenant occupation.

• New Business Fact Sheet
• Commercial Use and Occupancy of a building or space in a building - Information and Sample form Actual form is tri-part carbonless and will need to be picked up at the office or you can request to have it mailed to you.

Signs

• Sign Information Sheet
• Sign Size Worksheet
• Sign Permit
• Application for HARB Certificate of Appropriateness

Windows and Roofing Replacement

• Windows and Roofing Fact Sheet
• Window and/or Roofing Replacement Permit

Sidewalk Replacement

• Sidewalk Problems and Repair Fact Sheet
• Sidewalk repair

Tree Removal

• Tree Removal
• Tree Planting

Fence Installation

• Fence Information Sheet
• Fence Permit Application

Pool Installation

• Pool and Spa Fence Information Sheet

Patio and Driveway Installation

• Patio and/or Driveway Permit

Attic and Basement Bedroom Info

• Bedroom Information Sheet

Shed Construction or Installation

• Shed Information Sheet
• Shed Permit Application

Sewer Lateral Repair and Replacement

• Sewer Lateral Repair and Replacement Information Sheet
• Sewer Lateral Repair and Replacement Permit Application

Road Opening

• Road Occupancy (opening) Permit Application
  

• Stormwater Info
  

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