CONTACT INFORMATION:

OFFICE HOURS: 8:30AM - 4:00PM

OFFICE: (412) 766-7453

FAX: (412) 766-5930

Code & Zoning Officer:

Shawn Jacobs X-2317

Email: codeofficial@bellevueboro.com

Assistant Code Officer:

Teri Howells-Godkin X-2316

Email: howells@bellevueboro.com

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Building Inspection Underwriters (BIU)

343 Eicher Rd

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Office: 412-766-2565

Fax: 412-766-2711

Web Site

Allegheny County Plumbing Section

Building 5

3901 Penn Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Office: 412-578-8385

Fax: 412-578-8053

Web Site

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Plan Review Requirements:

Commercial Click Here

BIU handles commercial

Residential (1&2 Family Homes) Click Here

Borough of Bellevue handles residential, including decks and

fences

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Sample List of Code Violations:

Multifamily Dwellings Click Here

One & Two Family Homes Click Here

Office of Code Enforcement

The Bellevue Code Office is responsible for handling all property (residential and commercial) matters, including:

Code and ordinance inspections
Permits
Sign approval
Other issues related to properties and maintenance

The Borough has adopted the 2015 ICC codes per Ordinance 18-09. To access the International Code Council (ICC) web site - Click here. The International Property Maintenance Code governs the conditions and maintenance of property and buildings in the Borough. In addition, the International Building Code governs all new construction, additions, and renovations.

Prior to occupying any building or structure, an occupancy permit shall be obtained from our code office. It is illegal to occupy any building or structure without a current occupancy permit. If unsure as to whether or not an occupancy permit was ever issued for a building or structure, contact our office for assistance.

Any repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition or relocation of an existing building shall comply with the International Existing Building Code.

Anyone who intends to repair, add to, alter, relocate, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or alter, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system shall first obtain a permit from the code office. If unsure as to whether or not a permit is required, contact our office for assistance.

Building/Zoning permits are required for, but not limited to:

Additions
Enlarging a window or door size
Pools, Garages, Sheds, Fences, Patios
Adding electrical circuits or panels
Demolitions
Decks or Porches over 30 inches in height
Sidewalks, Driveways, and curb cuts
Commercial signs

Notable Borough Ordinances:

Bellevue Borough

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Office of Code Enforcement

Click Here