City of Greensburg Step by Step Guidelines for your Project Informational Packet for a Compliance Permit
Department Preface This application package was prepared to help you meet the requirements of the City s Building and Zoning Code requirements. If you have questions please don t hesitate to contact the office. Please refer to the City s web page for access to the City Code in its entirety: www.greensburgpa.org Enclosed you will find the information you need to successfully complete a Compliance permit application and the construction inspection process. Please keep in mind that by thoroughly completing the application forms and submitting the necessary information you will enable this office to process your application within a shorter period of time and you will be able to proceed with your construction project sooner. If there are questions, or additional information required, please do not hesitate to contact Barb Ciampini, Planning at or bciampini@greensburgpa.org. Note: The time period allowed for operations on any property sites which have been issued either a land operations permit or a building/zoning permit shall be: Monday through Friday---(Daylight Savings Time): 6:30AM to 8:00PM Monday through Friday---(Standard Time):7:00AM to 7:00PM Saturday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM Sunday: Operations are not permitted As of August 10, 2015 Code.sys Consulting Inc. will act as the City s Building Code Official (BCO), as required by law. The following projects are required to follow the UCC: 1. All decks over 30 2. All additions 3. New roof structures and changes to the pitch of an existing roof structure. 4. All swimming pools, both above and inground.
Department 5. All garages/outbuildings/sheds over 1000 square feet. 6. All new construction residential and commercial Thank you for improving your property in the City of Greensburg. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The application for a compliance permit must be accompanied by two (2) sets of construction drawings, and a survey of the property, completed by a land surveyor who is registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The construction drawings for new construction, alteration, repairs, expansion, addition or modification to buildings or structures shall be prepared by a DESIGN PROFESSIONAL REGISTERED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, E.G., an architect or structural engineer who is registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The construction drawings shall include the name and address of the registered design professional and shall be signed, sealed and dated by the registered design professional. The construction drawings shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and shall show in detail that the work will conform with the provisions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and the City of Greensburg Codes. See the City s web site for a complete copy of the City Codes: www.greensburgcity.org Manufactured drawings for sheds, car ports, etc may be acceptable as drawings for your project. The City has the final determination on whether or not said drawings are adequate. IMPORTANT NOTE: Copies of sewer and water taps must be attached to all new construction and adaptive reuse project. PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION DRAWING All NON UCC plumbing activity will be inspected by the City of Greensburg. Please contact the Department at. NOTE: ALL PLUMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE GREATER GREENSBURG SEWAGE AUTHORITY (GGSA) 724-837-1890 BEFORE STARTING ANY BUILDING SEWER WORK IN THE CITY; including the requirements for building sewers ( laterals ) All building sewers must be inspected and approved by GGSA. **I, the property owner and/or contractor, have read and understand the above general requirements and directions in relation to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and the City of Greensburg [] Policies and Codes. ** Property Owner Signature: Date: Contractor Signature: Date:
Department Check List Workers Compensations Insurance Addendum If already on file please indicate here current copy on file Application for a Compliance Permit Permit Agreement Municipal Contractor Registration Form If already on file please indicate here current copy on file Code Compliance Bond Agreement
Department ZONING PLAN EXAMINER S NOTES: DATE: ZONING DISTRICT: PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY: PROPOSED USE: CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATION/REPLACEMENT/REPAIR FRONT YARD SIDE YARD REAR YARD: SIDE YARD: APROVAL/NOTES ZONING OFFICER:
Department PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT 1. The Planning and/or staff will check the Application for completeness and shall grant or deny the permit application, in whole or in part, within 7-15 business days of the filing of a complete application. The Planning along with the applicant may agree in writing to extend the deadline by a specific number of days. If the permit application is denied the applicant will be notified in writing of the reasons for denial. If the permit application is approved, the applicant will be notified and the permit will be issued upon receipt of all required fees, e.g., building permit fee, compliance bond, and sanitary sewer tap-in fee to GGSA, etc. 2. Once the permit is issued the permit holder should follow the required procedures regarding inspections contained in YOUR PLANS AS NOTED ON YOUR PLANS. Failure to call in for a required inspection may result in forfeiture of the posted bond. 3. A Final/closeout of the permit will be issued within 10 business days after the final inspection has been performed and all requirements are met. NO BUILDING OR PORTION OF A BUILDING MAY BE USED OR OCCUPIED WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. All projects will need to contact our office about securing a Certificate of Occupancy because in some cases your final from the Compliance Permit may suffice as your Occupancy approval. This document must be issued prior to occupancy of the premise. Please keep a record of your Certificate once it is issued for future reference. The Certificate must be posted on the premise at all times.
Department CITY OF GREENSBURG WESTMORELAND COUNTY APPLICATION FOR Compliance PERMIT LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT Street Address: Current Use of Property (be specific): Proposed Use of Property (be specific): Owner: Phone: FAX: Mailing Address: Cell: E-Mail: Principal Contractor: Phone: FAX: Cell: Mailing Address: E-Mail: Architect: Phone: FAX: Cell: Mailing Address: E-Mail: Engineer:: Phone: FAX: Cell: Mailing Address: E-Mail: CURRENT USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: (state the use) Commercial Residential ( one or two family dwelling) Residential (three or more units) # of units Industrial Mixed use: TYPE OF WORK OR IMPROVEMENT (Check all that apply) New Building Addition Alteration Repair Demolition Relocation
Department Foundation Only Change of Use Plumbing Electrical Mechanical Sidewalks ( residential or downtown ) Shed Other: Describe the proposed work in detail Is the site located within an identified flood hazard area? (Check one) yes no Will any portion of the flood hazard area be developed? (Check one) yes no Is a Penn DOT highway occupancy permit required? (Check one) yes no Is this property in a Historic District? (Check one) yes no Is this property in a Gateway District? (Check one) yes no Is this property in the Downtown District? (Check one) yes no CONTRACTED TOTAL PROJECT COST OF CONSTRUCTION (or an estimate of construction cost based on reasonable fair market value and please NOTE: contract MUST be attached to this application : $ Please complete the above line and show evidence of the cost of improvement by attaching it to this application packet The applicant certifies that all information on this application is correct and the work will be completed in accordance with the approved construction documents designed by a certified design professional. The property owner assumes the responsibility of locating any property lines, setback lines, easements, rights-of-way, flood areas, etc. Issuance of a permit and approval of construction documents shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any provisions of the Codes of the City of Greensburg or any other governing body. The applicant certifies that he/she understands all the applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Application for a permit is hereby made by the contractor employed by the owner of the building/land/structure in connection with the proposed work. I/we
Department certify that the City of Greensburg Building Code Official/Code.sys Consulting Inc/Planning / Code Inspectors or any authorized representative shall have the authority to enter areas covered by such a permit at any reasonable hour to enforce provisions of the City Code(s) applicable to such a permit. The undersigned verify that the statements made in this application and attachments are true and correct in all respects and that any false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S.A Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. Printed Name of Owner Signature of Owner Date Printed Name of Owner Signature of Owner Date Printed Name of Contractor Signature of Contractor Date Application DATE: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY PERMIT No. DATE ISSUED:
Department City of Greensburg Permit Agreement In consideration of the issuance by the City of Greensburg (the City) of a compliance permit to the undersigned property owner (s) (the Applicant), the Applicant acknowledges that, in reviewing plans and specifications, in issuing permits and in inspecting work for the Applicant, employees, consultants, elected or appointed officials of the City are only performing their duties to require compliance with the minimum requirements of the applicable codes and ordinances of the City pursuant to the police power of the City and are not warranting to the Applicant or to any third party the quality of adequacy of the design, engineering, or work of the Applicant or their agents or contractors. Applicant further acknowledges that it will not be possible for the City to review every aspect of the Applicant s design and engineering or to inspect every aspect of Applicant s work. Accordingly, neither the City nor and of its elected or appointed officials, consultants, or employees shall have any liability to the Applicant for defects or shortcomings in such design, engineering or work, even if is alleged that such defects or shortcomings should have been discovered during the City s review or inspections. Furthermore, the Applicant agrees to defined, hold harmless and indemnify the City, its elected and appointed officials, consultants, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, actions and causes of action of any one or more third parties arising out of or relating to the City s review or inspection of the Applicant s design, engineering or work or issuance of a permit or permits, or arising out of or relating to the design, engineering or work done by Applicant pursuant to such permit or permits. All references in the Agreement to Applicant s design, engineering or work shall include such design, engineering and work which is performed by the Applicant or by the Applicant s employees, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors or any other person or entities performing work pursuant to the issuance of the Building or grading permit by the City. Owner s Signature Date Printed Name E-mail: Owner s Signature Date Printed Name E-mail Contractor s Signature Date: Printed Name E-mail Building Address
Department Compliance Permit Number: Date Issued: City of Greensburg CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FORM (If you have already registered with the City please note date of registration and move onto the next section) Date of Registration: This form must be completed by any contractor who engages in any act regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) or by any contractor making application for a building permit. Name Address Telephone FAX E-mail Driver s License Identification Company Address (if different Telephone FAX E-mail Tax Number: Federal State Does this company do business under any other name? If so please list: This company is a (check one): Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Limited Liability Company Limited Partnership Joint Venture Other List name(s) of other partners/shareholders/officers of the corporation with at least 10% interest: Name: Title: Name: Title:
Department Name: Title: Name: Title: Does the named registrant or company have insurance/workman s Compensation coverage? Yes No General Liability Yes No Automobile Liability Yes No Name of Insurer Address Telephone ( ) Policy Number *Please attach Certificate of Insurance with City of Greensburg as a certificate holder Number of employees: 1-4 5-10 11-20 21 + Identify the nature of the contracting business being registered (check all that apply): New Construction Addition and/ or renovations HVAC Plumbing Electrical Masonry/Concrete Deck/Patio General List municipality or municipalities of principal operation (defined as 6 or more contracts within the preceding 12 months) Are you registered with any other municipalities? If so, please list:
Department Has any named registrant ever been convicted of a criminal offense related to a home improvement transaction, fraud, theft, a crime of deception or a crime involving fraudulent business practices? Yes No Has any named registrant ever had a civil judgment entered against the registrant or a business in which the registrant held an interest that was related to a home improvement transaction? Yes No Has any named registrant been suspended or debarred from participating in any Federal, State or local program through which funding or other assistance is provided to consumers for home improvements within the last ten years? Yes No Has any named registrant ever been refused a building permit? Yes. If yes, identify municipality involved: No Has any named registrant ever been refused an occupancy permit after completion of a home improvement contract? Yes. If yes, identify municipality involved: No Has any named registrant ever been issued a stop work order? Yes. If yes, identify municipality involved: No How many years has this company been in business? How many contracts have been successfully completed in the last two (2) years? At which financial institution does the company maintain a checking account?
Department Has the company ever been in bankruptcy? Yes No If Yes, in what year? Please list three customer references: 1. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone No.: Cell: 2. Name Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone No.: Cell: 3. Name Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone No.: Cell: MY SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES MY VERIFICATION THAT THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HERE ARE TRUE, AND THAT I AM SUBJECT TO THE PENALTY OF 18 PA. C.S.A. 4904 RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITIES. Signature Date: Name (Please Print) Title
Department Permit No. CITY OF GREENSBURG CODE COMPLIANCE BOND AGREEMENT In consideration of the issuing of UCC or Compliance permits under City of Greensburg Code, which is made part of this agreement and all regulations contained in the PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) as amended, applicable thereto: a CODE COMPLIANCE BOND, in the amount specified below is hereby deposited with the City of Greensburg is to insure full code compliance. REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS 1. A Bond equal to three (3) times the amount of the permit fee will be deposited with the City upon granting of building permit. 2. Bond money will be refunded to the contractor/property owner ONLY if Certificate of Final Inspection and/or Certificate of Occupancy are issued BEFORE OCCUPANCY of premises or USE of premise covered by permit. 3. Bond money shall become the property of the City of Greensburg if one or more of the following events occur during the Building Permit process: Contractor/property owner fails to contact the City of Greensburg within 6 months regarding a final inspection and/or certificate of occupancy and/or status of project. Building Permits are considered null and void in one year from the date of issuance, and therefore the compliance bond becomes the property of the City of Greensburg. Occupancy or use before final inspection and issuance of applicable certifications Failure to complete landscaping requirements within a six (6) month period from date of issuance of building permit. Failure to complete the project as per the plans submitted with the building permit application. Failure to complete the project as per all City Codes, e.g., building, plumbing, zoning, property maintenance, etc. 4. Contractor/Property Owner of bond signifies by his/her signature hereto, that he/she has read the conditions above set forth, understands the same and will comply therewith. Permit Fee $ Bond Amount $ Address of Subject Property Name of Contractor/Property Owner: Signature of Contractor/Property Owner: Witness Date
Department How to GET YOUR BOND MONEY RETURNED City of Greensburg Close out Check List Or N/A 1. An as built survey prepared by a registered PA land surveyor, showing all new construction on site including parking lots, landscaping and other accessory uses, such as detention ponds, other structures, etc. may be required. Please contact the office to see if your project requires this document. 2. Final Inspection Report from the City indicating that all violations are corrected and/or addressed. 3. Maintenance bonds for new streets please refer to the City Code for further required documentation. www.city.greensburg.pa.us 4. If this project involved a storm water detention facility, a Maintenance Agreement must be attached, as per the City Code.