BIU telephone: 570-234-0621
BIU Fax - 570-421-2728
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Stroud Township - Building
Codes BIU telephone: 570-234-0621 BIU Fax - 570-421-2728 |
Stroud Township
Supervisors adopted the PA Uniform Construction Code effective May 1, 2004. These codes
require inspections, for foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical and energy efficiency.
A state certified Building Inspection Company, Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc. has
been subcontracted to do these inspections. These codes and required inspections are in
addition to the township's existing zoning ordinance related applications and
inspections. The information below pertains only to the new codes.
The Building Codes office hours are 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Please call with your questions (570-234-0621) or stop in at those times. Please note that Zoning permits are also required for most projects.
Building Inspection
Underwriters of Pennsylvania Inc.
A
guide to residential permit applications and the inspection process
The Pennsylvania
Uniform Construction Code does not apply to the following structures unless
modified by your municipality (Zoning is required): New building or
renovations to existing buildings which applied for a permit or were under contract prior
to April 9, 2004.
The following
structures if the structure has a building area of less than 1,000 square feet and is an
accessory to a detached single family dwelling:
1) Carports
2) Detached private garages
3) Greenhouses
4) Sheds
A Building permit is
not required for the following items as long as the work does not violate a law or
ordinance::
Uncovered decks
not more than 30” above finished grade
Fences that are not over 6’ high
Retaining walls not over 4’ high
Sidewalks or driveways not over 30” above grade
Prefab swimming
pools less than 24 “ deep
Window/Door replacement without any structural change
Portable appliances
Replacement of
existing siding
Replacement/repair of existing roof
Replacement of kitchen appliances
Replacement of toilets or sinks
Replacement of a switch, receptacle or light fixture rated 20 amps &120 volts
Alterations and repairs with exceptions
Residential
plans may be drawn by the homeowner,
Two sets of plans with the following information shall be submitted:
Building
plan review requirements
Front, rear and side
elevations
Footing/foundation
drawing
Floor plan
Framing plan showing
floor, ceiling, roof details
Window and door
schedule
Location of all smoke
detectors
“R” value of
wall and ceiling insulation
Diagram of
water system with pipe sizes
Diagram of drainage and
venting system with pipe sizes
Plumbing fixture types and
locations
Location and size
of equipment
Diagram of air distribution and
return air system
Ventilation and exhaust schedule's
Combustion air requirements for all
new appliances
BTU ratings of new gas fired
appliances
Diagram of gas piping including
pipe sizes
Location of new
electrical devices: receptacles, lights, switches, appliances, panels, sub panels and
disconnects
Wiring diagram indicating size and type
of wire
Panel and sub panel schedules
RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS
The following
inspections are required under the Uniform Construction Code:
Building Inspections
Footing/foundation
Frame
Insulation
Drywall
Final
Plumbing
Inspections
Water/sewer open
trench
Rough
Final
Mechanical
Inspections
Rough
Final
Electrical
Inspections
Rough
Service
Final
Packets containing construction permit applications and jacket folder application can be picked up during Stroud Township office hours of weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please check with the local inspector (570-234-0621) to see which of these inspections will be required for your project.
All inspections must
be called in at least 24 to 48 hours in advance.
The field copy of
the plans must be available to the inspector at the work site for review during
inspections.
Please have all work
to be inspected completed before requesting inspections.
Remember, permits
allow the enforcement of the codes which have been adopted as law by the state of
Pennsylvania. No matter what the specific project may be, all codes have the same purpose:
To protect the public health, safety and welfare by requiring safe construction.
If you have any
questions, please call your local Building Code Official or Construction Code Official.
A STEP BY STEP
GUIDE TO THE BUILDING PERMITTING PROCESS
Step
1
Pick
up the construction permit applications and jacket from construction office.
Fill
out the construction permits and jacket. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
Information form is also required to be submitted.
Pick
up or download any applications for Stroud Township Zoning Permits, as Zoning Permits are
most likely required on most projects before construction can begin.
Step
4
Submit
to the Reception desk of Stroud Township Municipal office, 1211 North Fifth Street,
the completed Zoning application and required documentation (including one set of plans)
along with the Building Codes Construction jacket and permits, with 2 sets of construction
drawings.
The
code official and inspectors will review the application and drawings for code compliance.
If any more information is required,
The
construction office will contact you when the application is approved and ready to be
picked up. (this is generally about 2 weeks after the Zoning office has reviewed the
application, which may take anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks after submission, depending on the
volume of applications received and the completeness of your application.) All
permit fees are due at this time.
You
are now ready to start construction.
Please
request inspections 24 hours in advance. Inspection requests can either be phoned or faxed
into the office. At each inspection the inspector will leave an inspection sticker
notifying you of the result of the inspection. Once an inspection has been approved you
may move onto to the next phase.
When
all final inspections have been approved, a certificate of occupancy will be sent to your
municipal zoning official.
Step
10
The
municipal zoning official will sign and issue the certificate of occupancy if all prior
approvals have been satisfied. Your project is now complete.
WORK REQUIRING
PERMITS
Building permits are required for the construction, enlargement, movement, change of
egress, demolition or the change of occupancy of a residential building.
Permits are also required for the erection, installation of an electrical, gas, mechanical
or plumbing system regulated by the Uniform Construction Code.
Please contact your local Building Department or Inspector for help in determining if a
permit is required before undertaking any home improvement projects since various
exceptions may apply.
For more information about Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, contact Kathryn Forry, BIU Building Code Official at Stroud Township (phone: 570-234-0621; fax: 570-421-2728) or contact their main office at 1010 Albright Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508. Telephone #: 570-344-9681; Fax: 570-969-9700; website: www.biupa.com
last updated: October 3, 2007