OFFICE OF BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION

Jones Township, P.O. BOX 25, WILCOX, PA 15870

PENNSYLVANIA UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

RESIDENTIAL DECK / PORCH CONSTRUCTION

TOWNSHIP USE ONLY

This Building Permit Application, along with associated plans and drawings, is used to satisfy the requirement to apply for a Building Permit for the construction, alteration, or repair, modification of a residential deck as required by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. (§401.62). Construction may not begin until this application is approved and the Building Permit is issued.

The Typical Deck Detail may be used in lieu of submitted drawings for review with the building permit application in lieu of plans. Other types of decks must submit detail construction drawings showing deck construction.

Uncovered Decks & Porches greater than 30-inches above the existing grade:

Without Roof Covering: $150.00 --- With Roof Covering: $225.00 ($75.00 if Roof over existing deck Only)

When the house-to-deck connection is to a brick veneer, mobile home, or can otherwise not be verified, the deck MUST BE FREE STANDING

OWNER SECTION: (To be completed only by the property owner)

1. I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property listed on Section “B” of this Application. I understand that submission of
   this form grants authorized representatives from Jones Township access to this property to inspect and conduct tests of the
   structure(s) under construction.
2. I further certify that the information presented on applicable application(s), form(s), all specifications, and/or drawing(s) are
   accurate and true to my belief and knowledge.
3. I attest that all work will conform to all rules and regulations as adopted by the Township Board of Supervisors.

AGENT SECTION: (To be completed only in the absence of the property owner)

1. I hereby certify that the work is authorized by the owner of record for the property indicated in Section “C”
2. I further certify that the owner has authorized me to create and file this Application as his agent, and that I will present a true
   and correct copy of this certification to the Owner.