Building Inspection/Permits
BUILDING INSPECTOR:
Hours: Wednesdays 1:00pm - 4pm OR by appointment. Please contact the Township Building to schedule a meeting (412-341-9597).
Building permits are required for any type of construction in Baldwin Township, This includes new dwellings, additions, porches, decks, sheds, outbuildings, garages, swimming pools, fences, signs, etc. If you are contemplating any new project and are not sure of the requirements or if it requires a building permit, please contact the Township Office or the Building Inspector.
YOU DO NOT NEED A BUILDING PERMIT TO:
- Reshingle or patch a roof
- Replace siding with new siding
- Repave driveway (no change in size)
- Replace windows (no change In size)
- Replace entry door (no change in size)
- Landscape your yard (no more than 25 cubic yards of dirt)
- Minor Interior repairs, i.e. kitchen or family room
- Replace a furnace or water heater
- Dish antenna under 12 inches
- Plant trees (not permitted on a sewer right of way)
MUST HAVE A BUILDING PERMIT TO:
- Add a room; dormer, second floor or a garage
- Build a new porch or deck or replace an existing porch or deck
- Change the size of a concrete or asphalt driveway or parking pad
- Add a new parking pad or driveway
- Add or replace a fence
- Build an in ground swimming pool
- Build an above ground swimming pool, 1 foot or deeper
- Build or replace a shed or lawn building, maximum 100 sq. ft.
- Make any structural alterations to your home
- Excavating or adding till to your property
MAJOR PLUMBING REQUIRES A PERMIT FROM THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY PLUMBING DEPARTMENT
ELECTRICAL WORK REQUIRES AN INSPECTION FROM AN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AGENCY
Some Ordinances to remember.
Here are a few of the zoning and property regulations developed over the years to keep our community safe and attractive.
SNOW
It shall be unlawful for anyone to place, cast or throw snow on any of the streets of the Township.
GARBAGE REGULATIONS
It shall be unlawful to place garbage at the curb before 6:00PM the day before the normal pickup. Normal pickup day is Friday, commencing at 6:00AM. In addition, garbage stored at length outdoors must be in containers with lids, not just bags.
PETS
It shall be unlawful for the owner/owners of dogs to allow them to run at large within Baldwin Township. In addition, ALL pets must be kept on a leash or properly restrained. Dogs are also not permitted in Township parks.
OVERNIGHT PARKING
It shall be unlawful for anyone to park their car on the streets of the Township between the hours of 2:00AM and 6:00AM except for an emergency and after obtaining permission from the Police Department.
LITTERING
It shall be unlawful for anyone to deposit junk, garbage, rubbish and refuse on the streets, private premises, public places, vacant grounds or streams within Baldwin Township.
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Every building must have the address numbers properly displayed to aid emergancy services in finding correct locations.
SWIMMING POOLS
All swimming pools must be located at least ten feet from any property line and enclosed by an approved six foot fence.
LAWNS
Grass and weeds cannot exceed eight(8) inches in height.
Please contact the Township for a more complete list, if you have any questions or issues concerning any ordinances or regulations.
NEW!! -- You can now also click HERE to view an online version of the Code of Ordinances (requires Adobe Reader software).
Wet Weather Info
"Wet Weather" issues effect all of us. This presentation has been provided to try and help you understand what it all means.
Click HERE to view the presentation, or you may view a Microsoft PowerPoint version of it by clicking HERE.
*NOTE: Not all browsers are able to view the web presentation, and the PowerPoint file requires Microsoft PowerPoint 97 or above. You can download a free presentation viewer from Microsoft HERE.
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