Why do I need a permit?

By obtaining a municipal permit, you will protect the outcome and investment value of your construction project and guard against a lawsuit or injury by obtaining building permits. The following information describes simple steps you can take to obtain a building permit and how permits can work for you.

Building permits are very beneficial to you and your community. By working with the Borough, you will benefit from their knowledge of building codes to ensure your construction project is built right, will be safe and will last.

What is a Building Permit?

A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction of a building project in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.

When Do You Need a Permit?

The best way to find out if you need a permit is to contact the Borough office. Discuss your plans with the code official before beginning construction to determine whether you need a permit.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure;

Permits Are Usually Required for the Following:

• New buildings, including the placement of manufactured homes
• Additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, etc.)
• Residential work (decks, garages, fences, fireplaces, pools, water heaters, etc.)
• Renovations (garage conversions, basement conversions, kitchen expansions, re-roofing, siding, etc.)

                                                                                                                                                                         
PROOF OF INSURANCE:  Proof of Insurance is required on all projects.  If a contractor is doing the work, their liability insurance information is required. If a contractor is not employed, the homeowner must provide a copy of their homeowners insurance.

 PLEASE NOTE:  ALL Commercial or Industrial properties require a building permit & inspection by the Building Code Official (Code Administrators) regardless of what project they are doing.

Code Administrators upholds the UCC laws for Wrightsville Borough and can be contacted at 717-755-9120. Code Administrators is located at 2 West Market Street in Hallam. Please visit their website for more information... www.codeadministrators.com

It is ALWAYS a good idea to call the Borough Secretary at 717-252-2768 before beginning any project.