THIS PAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION FOR UCC BUILDING PERMITS
Starting January 6, 2025, Haines Township will offer Two (2) options for Building Code Administration. Applicants may choose which agency to work with. Each agency has its own Fee Schedule and should be contacted for permit fees. Specific questions relating to Building Permits should be directed to the agency of choice.
| BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | PENNS VALLEY CODE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY |
| Uniform Construction Code Agency for Haines Township | Uniform Construction Code Agency for Haines Township |
| Office: 75 Reserve Ln., Lewistown, PA 17044 | Office: 225 E. Main Street, Millheim, PA 16854 |
| BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL: Kristin M. Fultz, Permit Technician | BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL: Ray Hankinson |
| Phone: 717-242-0992 or Email: [email protected] | Phone: 814-349-8177 or Email: [email protected] |
| BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR: Jeffrey Knepp, Certified UCC Inspector | BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR: |
| Phone: (Office) 717-242-0992, (Cell) 717-513-9526 E-mail: [email protected] | WEBSITE: https://pennsvalleycode.com/haines-township |
| UCC Building Permit Applications: Bureau Veritas Building Permit App Applications are also available at the Township Office. | UCC Building Permit Applications: PV CODE Building Permit App Applications are also available at the Township Office. |
| Fees: RESIDENTIAL FEE SCHEDULE COMMERCIAL FEE SCHEDULE | |
| *PLEASE NOTE: Agricultural buildings are exempt from the UCC Building Permit requirement, but still subject to all other Local, County & State approvals and/or Zoning Permits. To claim the exemption, an AG EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT must be completed and filed with the Township prior to beginning any work. |
COST COMPARISON
A 2,000/SQFT RANCH-STYLE HOUSE, WITH A FINISHED BASEMENT.
PENNS VALLEY CODE ENFORCEMENT – $1,190 + $64 ADMIN FEE + .10/SQFT = $1,454
BUREAU VERITAS – $.46/SQFT (1,000/SQFT) FOR LIVING SPACE + $.25/SQFT (1,000/SQFT) FOR FINISHED BASEMENT = $460 FOR LIVING SPACE, + $250 FOR BASEMENT = $710
A 200-AMP RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE INSPECTION.
PENNS VALLEY CODE ENFORCEMENT – $85
BUREAU VERITAS – $80
AN ABOVE-GROUND POOL/HOT TUB
PENNS VALLEY CODE ENFORCEMENT – $99
BUREAU VERITAS – $110
**Please see below additional BUREAU VERITAS information on UCC residential building permits, specific requirements, residential permit fees, commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, commercial building permit fees, commercial plan review checklists, inspection scheduling, and electrical inspections.
Other Forms, Based on Construction Type:
Daycare:
Decks:
Deck & Porch Roof Guide- One & Two Family Dwelling
Demolitions:
Demotion Guidelines and Checklist
Garages & Additions:
Residential Addition & Garage or Accessory Structure Submittal Requirements
Commercial Alterations & Additions, Change of Occupancy
Manufactured Housing:
Submittal Requirements for New & Used Manufactured Housing
Deck & Porch Roof Guide- One & Two Family Dwelling
New Commercial Construction:
Commercial Plan Submittal Form & Checklist
Pole Buildings:
Pole Building Submittal Requirements
Pools:
Pool & Spa Submittal Requirements
Porch Roof:
Deck & Porch Roof Guide- One & Two Family Dwelling
Stick Built House:
Deck & Porch Roof Guide- One & Two Family Dwelling
Single Family Plan Submittal Requirements
“Inspections are based solely on visual observation(s) and assessment(s) of the construction or specified items at the time of inspection. The inspection shall not be held to permit or be an approval of a violation of any applicable codes and/or standards nor relieve the owner, design professional of record or contractor of compliance with any applicable codes and/or standards. Inspection shall not be relied upon by others as acceptance of work, nor shall it in any manner relieve any owner, contractor, or any other party, from their obligations and responsibilities.”
The PA UCC Code was adopted under Township Code Ordinance #36.