Permit Applications

Permits are required to be submitted online.

You must apply for permits online at: PERMITS.

Uniform Construction Code AND; Non-Uniform Construction Code Applications

All permit applications are now submitted online. Click on this link:  PERMITS and it will take you to the site to complete your permit application. If you are requesting a permit for a tenant occupied property, the license must be current in order to receive a permit.

LERTA & ReTAP Applications

Applications for LERTA or ReTAP must be submitted at the time permits are issued. Please make sure that you have your current assessment card or tax bill when submitting the application.

Building and Construction Codes in the City of York**

When codes are adopted and become part of the law, certain agencies within the government are appointed to oversee the application of and compliance with the codes. In the City of York, Building Official and his staff are responsible to oversee the proper application and enforcement of:

  • New Construction (Both Commercial and Residential)- 2018 International Building Code along with Appendices B, C, D, E, F, H and J, as published by the International Codes Council.
  • Residential Construction – 2018 International Residential Code along with Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K and L, as published by the International Codes Council.
  • Existing Building Code – 2018 International Existing Building Code along with The Appendix, as published by the International Codes Council.
  • Fire Code – 2018 International Fire Code along with Appendices B, C, D, E, F and G, as published by the International Codes Council.
  • Plumbing Code – 2018 International Plumbing Code along with Appendices B, C, D, E, F and G, as published by the International Codes Council.
  • Mechanical Code – 20189 International Mechanical Code along with Appendix A, as published by the International Codes Council.
  • Fuel Gas Code – 2018 International Fuel Gas Code along with Appendices A, B, C and D, as adopted by the International Codes Council.

*To view these documents please visit www.ICCsafe.org

PLATFORM FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS

You must use the link below to apply for UCC PERMITS, DEMOLITION AGREEMENTS, CURB AND SIDEWALK, YARD SALE, ELECTRICAL TURN ON, DUMPSTER, MECHANICAL DEVICE LICENSES, PLUMBER’S LICENSES, AND CURB & SIDEWALK PERMITS:

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PA UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE ADOPTS UPDATED CODES

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Existing Building Code

2017 ANSI/ICC A117.1

2018 International Fuel Gas Code

2018 International Mechanical Code

2018 International Plumbing Code

2017 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

2018 International Residential Code

2018 International Fire Code

Any standards referenced by these adopted codes follow whatever year is noted in the referenced standards section of that code.

 

Permit Applications

All permit applications must be completed online at PERMITS.

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