Building Code Permits

Myerstown Borough Construction Code Ordinance
In July of 2004, Myerstown Borough adopted and incorporated by reference the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC).  The Pennsylvania UCC establishes minimum construction standards for virtually all residential and commercial construction activity within Pennsylvania.  

Building Code Permit
To ensure all buildings in Myerstown Borough are in compliance with the Pennsylvania UCC, building permits are required for all major building and property renovations.    Building Code Permit Applications can be obtained at the Borough Offices at the Myerstown Community Center at 101 South Railroad St, or at the link below.  Permit Applications can be submitted either at Borough Offices or at the offices of the Borough's Building Code Official.  Permit applications can be found on the Borough's Forms & Applications page at the link below.

Myerstown Borough Forms & Applications

All related fees, including fees for permits, inspection fees, plan review fees, etc. are set and collected by the Borough's appointed third-party Building Code Official.

Building Code Official (BCO)
In Myerstown Borough, the Pennsylvania UCC is administered and enforced by the Borough's appointed third-party Building Code Official, Associated Building Inspections, LLC.


See the chart below for a quick reference guide to projects that require a Building Code Permit. 

WORDS OF CAUTION…
Please keep in mind that doing work regulated by the UCC without a permit will result in an enforcement action being taken against you by the municipality, and upon conviction, you may be subject to fines and penalties up to and including $1,000 per day of each.

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