As the township population grows and new houses and businesses break ground, the Code Enforcement and Zoning Department review active land development plans as they move through the township’s development process to ensure that new construction complies with township regulations and long-range planning goals. The department emphasizes the protection of residents' health, safety, and welfare and ensures that all structures comply with the township’s building code and zoning ordinances.The General Code is the on-line municipal codes of Limerick Township which include all township ordinances. General Code Website

CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ZONING STAFF:

Construction Code & Enforcement Office:
Systems Design Engineering Inc. 610-495-6432
Jim Bainbridge, Building Inspector - x121
Donna Weaver, BCO & Plan Review Examiner - x121 buildingcodeenforcement@limerickpa.org

Construction projects must comply with the following codes:
Commercial work: The International Building Code, 2009 edition Residential work: The International Residential Code, 2009 edition

Inspections are made: M/W/F 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 24 hour notice. 48 hour notice is needed for an inspection needed on a Tues. or Thurs.

Zoning & Code Enforcement Office:
Pennoni Associates 610-495-6432
Matt Hunter, Code Enforcement Officer - x148
Greta Martin Washington, Zoning Officer - x127 zoning@limerickpa.org
Office Hours: M/W/F - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Zoning Office reviews construction and zoning applications and is the liaison to the Zoning Hearing Board.

Administrative Assistants: Twp. Office - 610-495-6432
Patricia Ramsey - x162 pramsey@limerickpa.org
Marianne Egan - x117 megan@limerickpa.org
Code Department Fax Number: 610-495-0952

CODE ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION

Permit Information:
Permits are required for additions, alterations and repairs to structures for certain construction projects. Permits should be displayed in a front window throughout construction. Call for an inspection in accordance with the schedule listed above.

Permits must be obtained for the following:

• New buildings, including residential homes
  
• Additions or structural alterations
• Decks, Patios
• Porch Enclosures
  
• Sheds, Garages, barns, gazebos
• Re-Roofing
• Swimming Pools - PLEASE NOTE: In ground, above ground and temporary inflatable pools deeper that 24" all need permits.
  
  

Use and Occupancy Permits are required for the following only:

• Residential new home/dwelling unit construction
  
• Non-resident change in occupancy/owner/tenant
• Non-resident new contruction/alterations
  
  

Alterations & Repairs NOT requiring a permit:

• Exterior and interior painting.
• Installation, repair and replacement of any interior finish in a one or two-family dwelling.
• Replacement of glass in any window or door.
• Installation and replacement of any window or door, including garage doors, in the same opening without altering the dimensions of framing of the original opening
• Repair and replacement of any interior or exterior trim, decoration or moldings.
• Replacement or installation of any flooring material except carpeting with a new material. However, installation of carpeting in one or two-family dwellings will be permitted under ordinary repairs.
• Repair of existing roofing material, in residential dwellings, with like material not exceeding 25% of the total roof area within any 12 month period. An accessory building for residential use does not require a re-roofing permit.
• Repair and replacement of existing siding, except when changing from vinyl to masonry.
• Repair of any part of a porch or stoop which does not structurally support a roof above.
• Replacement or installation of screens.
• Installation and upgrading or residential insulation.
• Remodeling that does not involve structural changes, i.e. repair or replacement of cabinets.
• The clearance of stoppages or the repair of leaks provided such repairs do not require any change in the piping arrangement.
• Repairs involving only working parts of a faucet, valve or plumbing fixtures. Replacement or repair of any faucet or valve provided no rearrangement of the connecting piping system is required.
• The replacement of any receptacle, switch or lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less and operating at less than 150 volts to ground with a like or similar item.
• Repair to any installed electrically operated equipment such as doorbell, communications, or alarm system.
• Replacement of any sprinkler or smoke detector or heat detector head with a like device.
• Repair or replacement of any component of a fire alarm or smoke and heat detection equipment.
• Replacement of motors, pumps and fans of the same capacity.
• Repair and replacement of heating supply and return piping and radiation elements, which does not require rearrangement of the piping system
• Repair and replacement of duct work.
• Repair and replacement of package air conditioning equipment and systems with like capacity that is listed by a nationally recognized testing agency.
  

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PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND FORMS

2010 Fee Schedule
Contractor Registration Application

Building Permit Application
House Building Placement Certification
Building Permit Design Professional Information
Disclosure Statement (for new residential homes only)
Electrical Permit Application
Mechanical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Re-Roofing Permit Application

Zoning Permit Application
Use and Occupancy Permit Application (General Form)
Home Occupation Application
Sign Permit Application
Application for appeal to the zoning hearing board
Zoning Opinion Reqest Form

Application for Security Alarm
Grading Permit Application
Junkyard License Application
Transient Retail Business License Application

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