Building Plan Review and Inspection

The Building Code Official is a member of the Safety and Code Enforcement staff and is responsible for reviewing all plans for new construction and alterations. These reviews are designed to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local building codes, standards and ordinances. The Building Code Official will perform periodic inspections of the construction to make certain that the work meets the required standards.

Effective February 14, 2022

The township adopted the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC). The series of codes included within the UCC are:

PA Uniform Construction Code - Building Codes:

  • 2018 International Building Code (IBC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) Adopted in full by Hatfield Township with modifications
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) Adopted without modification
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) Adopted without modification
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) Adopted without modification
  • 2018 ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (ICCPC) Adopted without modification
  • 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC) Adopted without modification
  • 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) Adopted without modification

PA Uniform Construction Code - Accessibility Codes and Standards:

  • 2021 International Building Code (IBC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC) Adopted with modifications
  • 2017 A117.1 Accessible and Usable Building

In addition, the Building Code Official performs all commercial use and occupancy inspections in conjunction with the Fire Marshal.

Hatfield Township's building code requires permits for all new buildings, additions and most alterations to existing buildings. Permit applications and additional information are available on the Online Services page under permits. If you are not sure if a permit is needed, please call and a staff member will assist you.

The staff of the Safety and Code Enforcement is certified as plan examiners and inspectors in accordance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.