Currently, Jenkintown Borough has adopted the 2018 International Building Codes and the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code. These codes may be accessed at Borough Hall, Jenkintown Library, and opens in a new windowonline here.
Administrative Staff
To schedule inspections, please contact Mary Ellen McSherry 24 hours in advance.
George Lockecreate new email | Zoning Officer, Building Code Official (BCO), Plans Examiner| 215.885.0700 ext. 202 | Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM),
Kevin Lynchcreate new email | Code Enforcement Inspector, Property Maintenance Inspector | 215.885.0700 ext. 204 | Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM),
Mary Ellen McSherrycreate new email | Administrative Assistant | 215.885.0700 ext. 201 | Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
opens in a new windowBorough of Jenkintown Official Code (opens a new window).
Permits Permit must be applied for and received prior to beginning any work, whether residential, commercial or institutional.
Building Permit Building Permit Applications may be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens in a new window
. Two sets of plans must be submitted with the application. Construction or renovation plans may require sealed plans.
Plumbing Permit Plumbing Permit Applications may be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens in a new window.opens PDF file
- Permits are required when relocating, re-configuring or adding fixtures supply, drainage or venting (riser diagrams required with permit application)
- Only Master Licensed Plumbers May Apply for a Plumbing Permit.
- A current Master Plumbing License must be in possession when making application.
Mechanical Permit Mechanical Permit Applications may be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens in a new window.opens PDF file
- Replacement, additions or alterations require a permit.
- Specifications and/or cut sheets are required for unit installation.
- Units to be installed on the exterior require decibel levels and drawings of location of unit on property. All outside units must be contained within property setbacks.
Electrical Permit Electrical Permit Applications may be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens in a new window.opens PDF file
- The electrical permit application process has changed. Jenkintown Borough is joining the surrounding communities in allowing the Electrical Permit Applicant to choose his or her own Licensed Third Party Inspection Agency.
- The adopted policy isopens WORD file available at the Jenkintown Borough Hall. If you have any questions or we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to ask.
Fire Alarm/Fire Protection Permits Fire Permit Applications may be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens PDF file opens in a new window.opens PDF file
- Three sets of plans must be submitted with the application for fire alarm system work.
- Three sets of plans with an FPE seal of NICET seal must be submitted with the application for sprinkler work.
- All stand pipe connections shall be 2½” NST male and all fire department connections shall be 3″ NST female.
Sign Permit
- Zoning Permit Applications for any type of signage installation may be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens WORD file opens in a new window.opens WORD file
- Two sets of drawings for the proposed signage must be submitted with the application.
- Total signage presently proposed must be on print as well as all other signage on the building.
- A building permit may be required depending on the type of installation. If required, this will be noted on the approved Zoning Permit.
Highway Permit
- Highway Permit Application for sidewalk, curbing, and street repairs may be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall.
- Sidewalk and Curb Highway applications can be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens in a new window
- Road Opening applications can be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens in a new window
- Sidewalk and Curb Highway applications can be obtained at Jenkintown Borough Hall or here opens in a new window
A sketch must be submitted showing the exact location and dimensions as well as a plan of profile for all work.
Permit Processing/Release: All Residential Permits will be granted or denied, in whole or in part, within 15 business days of the filing date. All commercial permits will be granted or denied, in whole or in part, within 30 business days of the filing date. All Construction Permits will be reviewed by the Borough Planner Reviewer in accordance with the 2018 International Code. All Construction Permits involving zoning will be reviewed by the Borough Zoning Officer in accordance with the Zoning Code of the Codes of Jenkintown Borough. All Sign Permits will be reviewed by the Borough Zoning Officer in accordance with the Signage Code of the Codes of Jenkintown Borough.
Fee Schedule: We reserve the right to request a copy of the contract in order to ensure that the permit fees are correct. All permit fees are based on the cost of the work as follows:
Zoning Application Fees
ZONING AND USE APPLICATION : $50.00
RESIDENTIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE : $300.00
– Condominiums or sales of similar configurations where there is no sewer lateral to be inspected the Residential Use & Occupancy fee is $50.00
– The large majority of the application fee is used to offset the Engineer’s review and report of the sanitary sewer lateral video. Should you hire a NASSCO Certified Plumbing Technician, your application fee is $100. The NASSCO Certified Plumbing Technician must still provide a copy of the video and their report.
USE AND OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE : $50.00
– Includes two (2) inspections
USE AND OCCUPANCY RE-INSPECTION : $25.00
– Per additional re-inspection, must be paid prior to re-inspection
COMMERCIAL ZONING APPLICATION : $50.00
– Replacement or new construction of exterior structures including but not limited to signs, fences, porches, patios
RESIDENTIAL ZONING APPLICATION : $35.00
– Replacement or new construction of exterior structures including but not limited to sheds, patios, porches, fences, decks
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS : $400.00
** Additional fee for escrow in the amount of $5,000.00. A current w9 must also be provided.
COMMERCIAL ZONING HEARING BOARD APPLICATION : $1,500.00
** Additional fee for escrow in the amount of $5,000.00. A current w9 must also be provided.
– Appeals, Variances, or Special Exceptions
RESIDENTIAL ZONING HEARING BOARD APPLICATION : $1,000.00
** Additional fee for escrow in the amount of $500.00. A current w9 must also be provided.
– Appeals, Variances, or Special Exceptions
MINOR SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS… $400.00
** Additional fee for escrow in the amount of $2,000.00. A current w9 must also be provided.
– Professional services billed directly to applicant, including, but not limited, to Solicitor,
Engineer, etc.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS : $1,000.00
** Additional fee for escrow in the amount of $5,000.00. A current w9 must also be provided.
– Professional services billed directly to applicant, including, but not limited, to Solicitor,
Engineer, etc.
Building/Plumbing/HVAC/Fire/Electrical Permit Application Fees *
COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS : $100.00 (1st $1,000.00)
– Per each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof : $25.00
– Fee includes code review, processing, & 2 re-inspections
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS : $40.00 (1st $1,000.00)
– Per each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof : $20.00
– Fee includes code review, processing & 2 re-inspections.
COMMERCIAL RE-INSPECTION FEE : $50.00
– After two (2) failed inspections
RESIDENTIAL RE-INSPECTION FEE : $25.00
– After two (2) failed inspections
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS : $50.00 (flat rate)
– Includes permit review, processing
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS : $25.00 (flat rate)
– Includes permit review, processing
Please note there is an additional $4.50 State fee that will be added to permits
Sidewalk, Curb & Highway Applications
SIDEWALK AND CURB PERMIT APPLICATIONS : $50.00 (1st $1,000.00)
– Per each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof : $20.00
HIGHWAY ROAD OPENING PERMIT APPLICATIONS : $100.00 (1st 20 SQ FT)
-Per each additional 10 SQ FT or fraction thereof : $10.00
Additional Fees and Charges
PLAN REVIEWS ON PROJECTS WITH MORE THAN ONE PLAN SHEET
PEDDLING & SOLICITATION PERMIT : $25.00 per day per solicitor
COMMERCIAL (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, HVAC): $100.00 (per project)
COMMERCIAL ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY PERMIT : $50.00
COMMERCIAL FIRE SPRINKLER : $100.00
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM : $100.00
RESIDENTIAL (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, HVAC) : $50.00 (per project)
Administrative Service Fees
TAX CERTIFICATION REQUEST : $30.00
TRASH CERTIFICATION REQUEST : $10.00
SEWER CERTIFICATION REQUEST : $10.00
LAWN AND LEAF BAGS (bundle of 5) : $2.00
RENTAL REGISTRATION : $25.00
SOLID WASTE BILL (per unit/per year) : $400.00 ($100 per unit/per quarter)
RETURN CHECK CHARGE : $25.00
Right-To-Know Request Copying Fees
8.5” x 11” : $0.25 per page
11” x 17” : $0.50 per page
PLAN COPIES : Cost of Duplication
CERTIFIED RECORDS : $5.00 per certified record
Notary Fees
AFFIDAVITS (no matter how many signatures) : $5.00
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS : $5.00
– EACH ADDITIONAL NAME IN EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT : $5.00
CERTIFICATES : $5.00 PER CERTIFIED COPY
ADMINISTERING OATHS : $5.00 PER INDIVIDUAL TAKING AN OATH
DEPOSITIONS : $3.00 PER PAGE
VERIFICATIONS : $5.00
PROTESTS : $3.00 PER PAGE
Code Book Purchases
ZONING CODE BOOK : $25.00
SIGN CODE BOOK : $15.00
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BOOK : $15.00
Appeal Application Fees
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BOARD OF APPEALS : $100.00
U.C.C. BOARD OF APPEALS : $1,000.00
Storm Water Management Fees
PLAN REVIEW/INSPECTION (Sec. 154.23 – 2:5) : $100.00
ESCROW TO COVER SUBSEQUENT COSTS : $1,500.00
Sewer Application Fees
SEWER CONNECTION FEE (per EDU) : $1,550.00
DEP / EDU RESEARCH & APPLICATION ASSISTANCE : $150.00
Other Fees
R.O.W. TREE REMOVAL, PRUNING AND PLANTING : $25.00
AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE : $25.00
Police Department Fees
METERED PARKING TICKET VIOLATION (LESS THAN 5 DAYS) : $20.00
METERED PARKING TICKET VIOLATION (>5 DAYS BUT <20) : $25.00
METERED PARKING TICKET VIOLATION (>21 DAYS): $30.00 & CITATION
ALL OTHER PARKING VIOLATIONS (LESS THAN 5 DAYS) : $25.00
ALL OTHER PARKING VIOLATIONS (>5 DAYS BUT <20) : $30.00
ALL OTHER PARKING VIOLATIONS (>21 DAYS): $35.00 & CITATION