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CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

OFFICE: (412) 766-7453

FAX: (412) 766-5930

Building Code Official/Zoning Officer; also handles building inspections

Shawn Jacobs X-2317

Email: codeofficial@bellevueboro.com

 

Code Enforcement Officer/Fire Marshal

Jack Davin X-2316

Email:  codeenforcement@bellevueboro.com

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:

           Click here for registered third-party 

           plan review agencies, as well as 

           electrical and mechanical inspectors.

           Applicant must choose from this list;

           however, please note that all 

           building permit applications MUST

           first be submitted to the Borough of

           Bellevue, prior to hiring an agency or

           inspector.

  • 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

Requirements for selling your house

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:

 

 

School Application
House For Sale Sign
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