Residential Building Division

    Office of Business and Community Development
    City of Butler
    140 West North Street
    Butler, PA 16001
    Phone: (724) 285-4124
    Fax: (724) 285-3564
    Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Friday
    Closed all City holidays
    E-Mail: OfficeBusCommDev@cityofbutler.org

    Code Enforcement Officer ext. 212

    E-Mail: bcce1@cityofbutler.org

    Assistant Code Enforcement Officer ext. 210

    Greetings from the Residential Building Official

    The Residential Building Division provides residential plan checking and inspection services for new construction, additions, and remodels within the City of Butler. The Residential Building Division is located in City Hall, 140 W. North St. on the SECOND FLOOR.

    Our goal is to provide an effective and efficient way to provide general information about the Building Permit Office: develop, update and maintain informational handouts on the process for obtaining permits; and provide information on the operation of the Building Division.

    The Building Permit Office provides a single location for customers to obtain necessary information about permitting and developing residential properties in Butler.

    The Residential Building Division is responsible for reviewing permit applications for compliance with all applicable state and local building codes and regulations. These include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing  and energy efficiency codes and standards. The division also performs field inspections on all permits issued to verify compliance with these codes, and insure that new construction in Butler is constructed in accordance with the highest standards of safety and that all existing structures are maintained in a safe condition.

    Residential Permit Requirements

    Some building, demolition and home improvement projects require a building permit. It is the responsibility of the homeowner and/or contractor to ensure that permits are received prior to beginning the work. The cost of the permit varies based on the type of work that is being completed. Information to assist in preparing to apply for a permit is provided below.

    How to Contact Us

    To receive more information, contact the Permit Office, located on the second floor, 140 W. North Street in Butler or by calling (724) 285-4124 ext 212.

    The following forms are available for download.

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    Request an inspection by sending an email to bcce1@cityofbutler.org

    The following information sheets are available to read or download.

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