Building & Engineering

Welcome to Monroeville's Building and Engineering Department!

Below, you will find links to frequently requested forms, documents, and information including building permits, occupancy permits, and more.

Building Department / Fire Protection Overview

The Municipality of Monroeville has adopted ordinances to meet the State Uniform Construction Code requirements for Residential and Commercial Building Construction of New, alteration or additions to structures. The Building Department staff is also responsible for assurance of Compliance to Fire Protection Code requirements of both New and Existing Structures throughout the Municipality of Monroeville. The Building Department / Fire Protection web page will list the Categories and applications necessary for compliance to the Pennsylvania UCC code as well as exempted building permit items.

Residential Occupancy Applications

To Apply Online: 

  • Your application is not submitted until the review fee is paid.
  • Online applications are subject to a 3.5% service fee, as well as copy fees. 
  • You will receive a phone call to schedule an Occupancy inspection. 

  Online Application Link

Other Types of Permits That Can Be Applied For Online:


Commercial OccupancyDecksSwimming PoolRoof/Solar Panels
FenceShedGround SignsWall Signs


Online Application Link

Building & Fire Code Permits Are Required For:

  • Residential Construction of New, Alterations, or Additions
  • Commercial Construction of New, Alterations, or Additions
  • Commercial Occupancies
  • Garages, Gazebo's Carports 
  • Sheds  (Greater than 120 square feet and/or include utilities for Residential. If 120 square feet or less, a Zoning Permit is still required. All require Permits on Commercial Property)
  • Decks (Greater than 30 inches above grade on Residential. If under 30 inches a Zoning Permit is still required. All Commercial Decks require Permits)
  • Swimming Pools
  • Roof Replacements/Solar Panels
  • Demolition
  • Fire Code Permits (Fire Protection systems)
  • Retaining Walls (Greater than 4 feet in height. If Less than 4 feet in height a Zoning permit is still required.)
  • Signs (If new digging or new electrical circuits are installed. If not, only a Sign Permit is required.) 

A Building permit application is required to be completed submitted and approved prior to the start of ANY job. In most cases, Inspections are required during Construction steps and a Final Inspection and Occupancy Issued before the space may be occupied or used. Applications can take between 15 and 30 business days for review and processing. Inspections should, at a minimum be scheduled 24 hours in advance.


Engineering Department Overview

The Engineering Department generally supervises and coordinates improvements to Municipal infrastructure including roadways, traffic signals, storm sewers, and parking lots and ensures that private development adheres to approved plans and/or regulations with respect to:

  • Impervious areas
  • Storm sewers
  • Stormwater management
  • Grading
  • Timbering
  • Utility work in municipal rights-of-way
  • Erosion and sedimentation control

The Engineering department is also responsible for mapping infrastructure and incorporation of this mapping into a Geographic Information System (GIS).

Important Note

A Building permit application is required to be completed submitted and approved prior to the start of any job. In most cases, Inspections are required during Construction steps and a Final Inspection and Occupancy Issued before the space may be occupied or used. Applications can take between 7 and 10 days for review and processing. Inspections should, at a minimum be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

Permit Requirements (Partial List)

Permit Instructions

 
  • 1. Review, complete, and gather documents identified in the appropriate section of the Building Permit Requirements

    2. Complete the Building Permit Application - Any questions regarding item(s) 1 and 2, please call 412-856-3340

    3. Read and complete the Workers Compensation Letter

    4. Read and complete the Zoning Permit Application, questions regarding this form should be directed to the Department of Community Development at 412-856-3338.

    5. Submit all of the required documents in person or mail to 2700 Monroeville Blvd, Attn: Building & Engineering Department, Monroeville, PA 15146.

    6. The Building Department will review your application and respond with an approval or denial.

    If your Building Permit is approved you will be told the permit fee which you must pay for prior to receiving a copy of your Building Permit. You *must* have your Building Permit picked up before the start of any work. 

    After obtaining your Building Permit follow the inspection instructions on the back of the permit to schedule the appropriate inspections. It is your responsibility to notify the Municipality of inspection milestones and failure to do so can have significant negative consequences.

Residential Building Permits

Commercial Building Permit

Other Permits & GIS Information