East Fallowfield Building Codes and Enforcement

About Codes and Enforcement

For ordinance, code enforcement or for zoning questions call the Township office at 610-384-7144 and ask for Rob McLarnon. Rob is available for phone calls or inspections on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 8AM to 11AM.

If you would like to make a complaint regarding the Noise Ordinance (2008-02) or cars parked on the street, call the Police Department at 610-384-9163.

Permit Inspection Information and Procedures

All inspections are conducted by the Township except electrical which are done by United Electric.

To order an electric inspection call United Electric at 1-215-542-9977 or fax your request to 1-215-540-9721. You must provide your name, your address, the date and time and the type of inspection you are requesting.

For all other inspections, please email Rob McLarnon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR fax your request to 610-384-7143. Please include your name, your telephone number, your address, type of inspection, and date and time you would like for the inspection. Rob McLarnon will get back to you. The Township office does not have information regarding when the inspection will be done.

For all zoning or codes questions, call the Township office at 610-635-6292 and leave a message for Rob McLarnon.  He is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8AM to 11AM.

Information About Permits

Permit applications are available for pickup at the Township office.  Permit applications are not available online at this time. The Township will, upon request, mail a permit application for a mailing fee of $5.

It is the resident's and/or contractor's responsibility to make sure everything is in a permit application when submitted.

If your permit application is not complete it will be deemed incomplete and denied. Our office will not hold incomplete permits and wait for any information.

The following projects must have a permit:

  • New Home Construction
  • Building Additions
  • Solar Panels (Building Subcode permit)
  • Decks
  • Patios
  • Finished Basements
  • Swimming Pools - any size
  • Garages
  • Barns
  • Porches
  • Sheds
  • Roofs (not siding)
  • Windows, if you are increasing the size or putting in an egress window (5.7s.f.)
  • Generators/HVAC systems
  • Fences

THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST. IF YOU PLAN ON DOING ANY HOME RENOVATIONS NOT LISTED PLEASE CALL TO THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE TO SEE IF A PERMIT IS REQUIRED.

SOLAR PANEL

If the solar panel is going on top of the roof you will need a report from an engineer saying the roof will hold the solar panel.

FENCES

If you are installing a fence under 6 feet you need a zoning application if you are installing a fence over 6 feet you need a zoning and building application.

Please be aware that for those residents who live in a development with an established Home Owners Associtation it is very important that a letter from the HOA  be submitted with your application. If a letter is not submitted with your application it will be deemed incomplete and will delay processing your permit.

Any conflicts regarding deed restriction must be dealt with through your HOA. The Township does not have jurisdiction over this issue.

HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

Please be aware that for those residents who live in a development with an established Home Owners Association it is very important that a letter from the President of the HOA accompany an exterior work permit application submitted to the Township Office. If a letter is not submitted with your application it will be deemed incomplete and will delay processing your permit.

Any conflicts regarding deed restrictions must be dealt with through your Home Owners Association. The Township does not have jurisdiction over this issue.

East Fallowfield Township

2264 Strasburg Road
East Fallowfield, PA  19320
610-384-7144
610-384-7143 (fax)

LOBBY HOURS:

Monday - Friday

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Note: The office lobby will be closed to the public on Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day

However, visitors can still use the outside drop box or contact us by phone

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