Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Falls Township?
Yes. In Pennsylvania, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Falls Township is no exception.
Falls Township requires a permit for fences, and the application must include the fence height and location in the description. Height limits differ for pool barriers, so confirm requirements with the Falls Township code office. Fence permits are handled as zoning permits through the BS&A Online portal. The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code does not require a permit for fences that are no more than 6 feet high, under 34 Pa. Code Section 403.62(c)(1), so a standard residential fence usually needs no building permit. The UCC exemption does not override local zoning. Many municipalities regulate fence height, corner visibility and setbacks under a local ordinance, and HOA rules may apply, so confirm before installing. A fence over 6 feet high is outside the Pennsylvania UCC exemption in 34 Pa. Code Section 403.62(c), so a building permit is required from the municipality or the third party agency it uses. Local zoning height limits can be lower still.
Documents you may need
- BS&A Online zoning permit applicationrequired
- Site plan showing fence location, height, and property linesrequired
- Fence height and material descriptionrequired
- Building permit applicationSometimes required
- Site plan or plat showing fence location and heightLikely required
Possible inspections
- Final inspection
- Post or footing inspection for over-height or masonry fences
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Falls Township?
- Yes. In Pennsylvania, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Falls Township is no exception. Falls Township requires a permit for fences, and the application must include the fence height and location in the description. Height limits differ for pool barriers, so confirm requirements with the Falls Township code office. Fence permits are handled as zoning permits through the BS&A Online portal. The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code does not require a permit for fences that are no more than 6 feet high, under 34 Pa. Code Section 403.62(c)(1), so a standard residential fence usually needs no building permit. The UCC exemption does not override local zoning. Many municipalities regulate fence height, corner visibility and setbacks under a local ordinance, and HOA rules may apply, so confirm before installing. A fence over 6 feet high is outside the Pennsylvania UCC exemption in 34 Pa. Code Section 403.62(c), so a building permit is required from the municipality or the third party agency it uses. Local zoning height limits can be lower still.
- Who issues the permit in Falls Township?
- The local building department for Falls Township handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.