About Us
The Department of Licenses and Inspections is responsible for the issuance of all licenses, coordination of inspections, enforcement of all codes including building, zoning, use & occupancy, and various other permits. All inspections performed are to insure that buildings and properties throughout the Township are in compliance with the codes and ordinances adopted by the Township Board of Supervisors.
For all inspection scheduling (except where noted below for electrical inspections)
Contact Information:
Department of Licenses & Inspections
910 West Bristol Road
Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: 215-443-5423
Fax: 215-443-7911
Email: lipermits@warminsterpa.org
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Below are direct dials for specific questions for codes and ordinances.
Zoning Officer (Gary Smith)
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 267-317-1377
Email: zoning@warminsterpa.org
Residential & Commercial Building Plan Reviews and Inspections
The following inspectors are responsible for the plan reviews and inspections of Warminster Township.
To schedule BUILDING inspections as noted on the inspection sheet included with permit: 215-443-5423
Download permit forms from this website to begin the process for submittal
Building Code Official
David Tweed, Building Inspector
Phone: 267-317-1376
Email: inspector@warminsterpa.org
ELECTRICAL PERMITS: Applications for permits are submitted directly to the Department of Licenses & Inspections. The following Third Party Electrical Inspection Agency will schedule and perform the inspections after the permit is approved and issued. Download permit forms from this website.
United Inspection Agency
Contact: 215-542-9977
Resale Housing Occupancy Certificate
Phone: 215-443-5423
Email: lipermits@warminsterpa.org
Download application packet: Housing Occupancy Certification for Sale
Rental License for RESIDENTIAL properties
Phone: 215-443-5423
Email: rentals@warminsterpa.org
Download application packet: Rental License Application
Property Maintenance – Service Request
Phone: 215-443-5423
Email: lipermits@warminsterpa.org
Fire Inspections: Emergency Management & Services
Phone: 215-443-5414
Email: fire@warminsterpa.org
PA HOME IMPROVEMENT ACT
The PA Home Improvement Act 132 that becomes effective 7/1/09 requires that all contractors who enter into a contract with a homeowner for work more than $500.00 shall be required to register with the Commonwealth. Contact: www.attorneygeneral.gov for details.
Contact the Department of Licenses & Inspections at 215-443-5423 to check that the contractor you decide to use is also registered with Warminster Township.
2009 Construction Codes
Beginning on December 31, 2009 the 2009 Edition of the International Code Series will be the code requirements for all construction taking place within Warminster Township as required by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Please note the Accessibility Code will remain the ICC A117.1 2009 Edition. Any work that has a valid permit, construction plans under review, or an executed contract for design prior to December 31st, 2009 may follow the 2006 Editions. Copies of the 2009 Editions are available for review at the Licenses and Inspections Office at 910 W. Bristol Road, Warminster PA 18974. The code books may also be purchased at 2009 ICC Store. Should you have any questions please contact the Building Code Official at (215) 443-5423.