Home Building Permits
Since 2007, SDL Custom Homes has been building pre-priced and fully customized homes all throughout the central Pennsylvania region. Whether you choose to modify one of our pre-priced plans or design your own dream home from scratch, we offer a 3D walkthrough so you can easily visualize the designs. This also allows you to easily make any changes or add other features before construction is complete.
We take great pride in the flexibility we offer our customers. If your design complies with central Pennslyvania laws and regulations, we are more than happy to accommodate all of your requests — we even allow you to do some of the work yourself! Before renovation and construction can begin, however, a building permit will be required for most work. Here’s what you need to know.
What Is a Building Permit?
Building permits, which are official documents issued by your local government, ensure that all remodeling and construction projects follow local standards for construction, land use and zoning. Their purpose is to ensure that the remodeling or construction project will be safe for present and future occupants. These permits need to be issued before any work can lawfully begin.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you are located, you will have different requirements, codes and fees which must be satisfied.
Are Building Permits Always Needed?
No. For simple repairs, building permits are not required. For major repairs — such as those involving changes to the home’s structure or its mechanical systems — you will most likely need a permit.
In Cumberland, PA, examples of major repairs requiring permits, inspections and a certificate of occupancy include:
- Any construction of a new house
- Any addition to a house
- Increasing the perimeter of a house
- Adding one or more stories
- Installing a modular home
- And more
Building Permits in Cumberland, PA
Before construction, you or your general contractor need to contact the Building Code Official within the area where you are planning to remodel or build. Most areas of Pennsylvania have amended and follow the state’s Uniform Construction Code (UCC).
Once you contact the Building Code Official, they will let you know if your work does require a permit and they will tell you about any requirements for plans and construction documents, schedules for the permit fees, inspection requirements and more. After your forms are submitted, one of three things can happen:
- It can be approved
- It can require changes
- It can undergo additional review
Then, once you receive your building permit, remodeling or construction must begin within six months. The work must not stop for a period of more than one day if the permit is to remain valid.
Build Your Dream House With SDL Custom Homes
Once your building permit is approved and issued, the team at SDL Custom Homes will get to work on your choice of a pre-priced home designed by the world’s best architects or a fully customized home.
Regardless of which type or style of home you choose, it will be constructed with the highest-quality materials. We place a strong emphasis on expert craftsmanship so that you and your loved ones will enjoy your home in central PA for many years to come.
If you have any questions or you’re ready to begin designing or constructing your dream home, simply contact us for more information!
