Upper Providence Township

Delaware County – Upper Providence Township

General Information

Type of Government:

2nd Class Township

Hours of Operation:

8:30 AM to 2 PM, Mon-Fri.

Contact Information

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Inspection Fee:

$75.00

Reinspection Fee:

$75.00

Exterior

• Sidewalks and Curbs – Sidewalks and curbs are in good condition. Any sidewalk block which is fragmented and/or deteriorating, excluding hairline cracks, must be replaced. This applies to all types of curbing (rolled gutter, upright and depressed). The portion of sidewalk being inspected is the portion parallel to the street, however, the sidewalk which services the individual dwelling units will also be inspected to ensure it is safe and does not present any “trip hazards”.
• Rubbish – Trash certification
• House numbers must be affixed to or painted or carved upon such building or upon a permanent standard, base or support between such building and the street. Each number will be at least three (3) inches high, and shall be of color and material to be visible from the street. If you have a shared driveway, numbers on your mailbox will not be sufficient. The need for numbers on your house is to ensure that emergency personnel are able to locate your house as quickly as possible.
• Exterior Stairs – Every stairway in the dwelling AND each stairway used to enter or exit the house will be inspected. Handrails must be continuous without breaks from the top step to the bottom step.
• There are no known violations of any Township Ordinance pertaining to the subject property that have not been resolved including the full payment of any and all costs and fines assessed against the owner of the property.

Interior

• Smoke alarm – Smoke detectors are to be installed and in working condition with at least one (1) unit on each occupied floor, including the basement. A unit located on floors with sleeping quarters shall be placed in or near the area intended or likely to be used for sleep. If the unit is powered by electricity, it shall be primarily or secondarily powered by battery and shall be constructed so as to give off an audible or visual signal that its batteries require replacement or recharge. NOTE – Check the batteries in your smoke detectors prior to the inspection to ensure that the smoke detectors are operable. Hard-wired smoke detectors are required to be equipped with a battery backup system in the event of a power outage. Smoke detector systems that are connected to a central monitoring station – CONTACT YOUR ALARM AGENCY AND ADVISE THEM OF THE DATE AND TIME OF YOUR INSPECTION.
• Handrails – Every flight of stairs which is four (4) or more risers high shall have a hand rail on at least one (1) side of the stairs. Handrails shall not be less than thirty-four (34″) inches high nor more than forty-two (42″) inches high, measured vertically above the nosing of the stair tread
• Safe stairs – Every open portion of any stair, landing, or balcony which is more than thirty (30″) inches high above the stair landing balcony. Every stairway in the dwelling AND each stairway used to enter or exit the house will be inspected. Handrails must be continuous without breaks from the top step to the bottom step.
• Sewer – PLEASE NOTE – Every house within 250 feet of a sewer line must connect within 90 days of purchase, including septic system homes.
• All hot water heaters and boilers must have the relief valve extended to within six (6) inches of the floor elevation.

Other

• Use & Occupancy application and checklist are available on the township website.

Required Certifications

Building Codes and Sign Ordinances

Building Code Requirements

• PA UCC
• IRC
• IPMC

Open House Directionals

• Must have property owners permission

For Sale/Sold Signs

• One sign per street frontage, no larger than 6 sq. ft. with permit.

Rental Property Inspection Information

Inspection Fee:

$75.00 for 1-3 units; $50 each additional unit

Reinspection Fee:

$75.00

Rental Property Registration/License Required:

Yes

Cost of Registration/Licensure:

Included in inspection fee

Registration Valid For:

1 year

Other Rental Property Inspection Required:

Exterior

• Sidewalks and Curbs – Sidewalks and curbs are in good condition. Any sidewalk block, which is fragmented, and/or deteriorating, excluding hairline cracks, must be replaced.
• House numbers must be affixed to or painted or carved upon such building or upon a permanent standard, base or support between such building and the street. Each number will be at least FOUR (4) inches high, and shall be of color and material to be visible from the street.

Interior

• Smoke alarm – Smoke detectors are to be installed and in working condition with at least one (1) unit on each occupied floor, including the basement. A unit located on floors with sleeping quarters shall be placed in or near the area intended or likely to be used for sleep. If the unit is powered by electricity, it shall be primarily or secondarily powered by battery and shall be constructed so as to give off an audible or visual signal that its batteries require replacement or recharge.
• Handrails – Every flight of stairs which is four(4) or more risers high shall have a hand rail on at least one(1) side of the stairs. Handrails shall not be less than thirty-four (34″) inches high nor more than forty-two (42″) inches high, measured vertically above the nosing of the stair tread.
• Safe stairs – Every open portion of any stair, landing, or balcony which is more than thirty (30″) inches high above the stair landing balcony
• All hot water heaters and boilers must have the relief valve extended to within six (6) inches of the floor elevation.

Other

• There are no known violations of any Township Ordinance pertaining to the subject property that have not been resolved including the full payment of any and all costs and fines assessed against the owner of the property.
• U & O required upon sale or change in occupancy.

Required Certifications

Elected Officials

• Chairman Township Council – Edward Bierling
• Vice-Chairman Township Council – Fredric Reid
• Township Council – Bill Clinton
• Township Council – Thomas McFadden
• Township Council – Joseph Soloman
• Township Manager – Edward Cashman
• Solicitor – Robert Pappano, Esq.

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Tax Information

Millage Rate

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Uniform Construction Code

Many local governments have adopted use and occupancy ordinances. Increasingly, code officials are citing non-permitted uses and or structures during their inspections. The following lists the enforcement policies as they relate to a residential resale inspection. Please see link below for more information regarding Pennsylvania’s statewide building code, the Uniform Construction Code (UCC).
PA Labor and Industry Building Codes Homepage

• Non-permitted decks that have been installed: Owner must remove or get a permit and ensure structure is compliant with codes
• Non-permitted finished basements: No enforcement
• Non-permitted fences, sheds, or other structures: Owner must remove or get a permit and ensure structure is compliant with codes
• Our web address for building and/or zoning codes is: www.upperprovidence.org
• Our web address for use and occupancy inspection checklist and/or application is: www.upperprovidence.org
• We have adopted NFPA standard 211, Chapters 13 &/or 14, which regulate fireplace and heater chimney maintenance.

The information contained in this profile is only intended to provide a general summary of real estate-related laws and regulations in this municipality. It is not intended to take the place of written law, ordinances, or regulations that can be obtained directly from the municipality.