Building Permits & Inspections

Please note the new fee schedule for building, electrical, and plumbing permits, zoning petitions, and other miscellaneous fees, effective January 3, 2022."

Building Permit Application Process

Note: Work may not begin until a signed permit has been received.

Listed below are general steps required to obtain a building permit from the Community Development Department of Springfield Township. Depending on the scope of the project, additional information or procedures might be required.

1. Obtain and complete a Building Permit Application from the Community Development Department located in the Township Administration Building. The Workers' Compensation portion of the form must be completed. If the homeowner is performing the work, the homeowner must sign the application. If a contractor is performing the work, a Workers' Compensation Insurance Certificate listing Springfield Township as the certificate holder must be submitted.
2. Submit two (2) copies of plans and specifications with enough detail that the plan reviewer can easily interpret the plans. The plans should be drawn to scale and labeled with all necessary dimensions. Depending on the scope of the project, the plans may be required to be signed and sealed by an architect or engineer.
3. Submit a site plan showing the property that the proposed construction is to be performed. The plan must be to scale and include dimensions showing the location (distance) of existing structures and proposed construction from the property lines.
4. Submit all the stated information along with the application fee, see fee schedule, to the Community Development Department. The proposed construction will be reviewed to ensure compliance with all codes adopted by Springfield Township. The appropriate person will be contacted should additional information be required. Once the plans are approved, the permit will be mailed to the person who signed the application.

Applications, Permits, and Documents

Township Building & Construction Codes

As a general guide, Springfield Township reviews and approves all new construction and renovation activities in accordance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act. The framework for the statewide building code is the International Construction Code (ICC) series listed below. Please note that the ICC series serves as the minimum code requirements. The Township has adopted several local amendments to the ICC that will not be found in the ICC series. View the Township Code on-line at General Code Website.

• International Building Code 2018
• International Residential Code 2018
• International Fire Code 2018
• International Plumbing Code 2018
• International Fuel Gas Code 2018
• International Energy Conservation Code 2018
• International Mechanical Code 2018
• International Code Council Electrical Code 2018
• International Existing Building Code 2018
• International Urban-Wildland Interface Code 2018

If you are planning on performing any new construction activities, you are encouraged to make an appointment with the Building Inspector prior to engaging an architect or contractor so that you may have a complete understanding of township requirements.

Additional Information

The Springfield Township Community Development Department (also known as Building & Zoning) is available Monday through Friday during normal business hours to discuss any building, zoning or code enforcement related matters. Our inspectors spend a great deal of time out in the field performing inspections to verify building construction and code enforcement complaints; It is therefore recommended that you contact the Department in advance of your visit. 

You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.