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Under the Fire and Panic Act and the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act (Uniform Construction Code), the Department of Labor & Industry has issued occupancy permits and certificates of occupancy that allow for the legal occupancy of buildings.

Bring your completed application, application materials, and payment to the Permit and License Center. Applications are processed within 20 business days.

(b) A building code official shall issue a certificate of occupancy after receipt of a final inspection report that indicates compliance with the Uniform Construction Code and ordinance within 5 business days or within 10 business days in cities of the first class. 34 Pa. Code § 403.65. Certificate of occupancy. Pennsylvania Bulletin (.gov) https://.pacodeandbulletin.gov › Display › pacode Pennsylvania Bulletin (.gov) https://.pacodeandbulletin.gov › Display › pacode

Application. Application must include a description of use and current owner information. If the property was recently sold, submit a copy of the settlement sheet or deed with the application. You must apply for all permits under the legal address established by the Office of Property Assessment (OPA).

This inspection is to ensure the safety of persons who would be occupying such dwelling / business. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued after dwelling / business is in compliance with all codes. This inspection must be performed at the change of ownership and occupants.

The certificate of occupancy shall contain the following information: (1) The permit number and address of the building, structure or facility. (2) The permit holder's name and address. (3) A description of the portion of the building, structure or facility covered by the occupancy permit.

WORK NOT REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT OR ZONING APPROVAL (ROZA – RECORD OF ZONING APPROVAL): One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouse and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and they are accessory to a single-family or two-family dwelling.

A temporary Certificate of Occupancy is required when an applicant wishes to partially occupy a construction project before the final inspection is signed-off or an event is occupying a building or parcel for a short time.