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How long does it take for Permit approvals?
Permits take between seven and ten working days for residential applications and up to 30 to 60 days for commercial applications.  This depends on the complexity and the completteness of the application.
What are the Permit Fees?
Contact the Code Administration Office for pricing.
What are the Inspection requirements?
  1. 24-hour notice is required for all inspection requests.
  2. You will be notified what inspections are required when your Permit is issued.
What type of work or uses require a permit?
Additions, alterations, new buildings, sheds, decks, re-roofs, signs, tenant fit-outs, pools, fences, wood buring stoves, heater/air conditioner replacements, kitchen and bath renovations, finished basements, new electrical services, underground and above ground tank removal or installtion just to name a few.  Contact the Code Administration Office and ask if a permit is needed.
What is needed for submittal of a new residential building, addition, or renovation?
  1. Plot plan indicating the locations of the new building or addition on your lot with distance to the property lines and/or right-of-way.
  2. Two sets of plans indicating the type of construction showing how it will be built.  Include construction details indicating size of wood, spans interior wall surfaces, footer sizes, header spans and type of material.  Show typicall wall and roof details of the new construction.
  3. Complete building permit applications and submit contractor information.
  4. If the new building and/or addition is more than one-story, architectural drawing with the signature and seal of the designer is required.
What do I need for a deck permit?
  1. Pick up a deck package and a Building Permit application or download it from Permit Applications.
  2. A building application, plot plan, and deck drawings.
How do I know when I need a Building Permit?
Most construction projects require permits.  If you have a question as to whether or not a permit is needed, please contact the Code Administration Office.
Contact Information
West Whiteland Township
101 Commerce Drive
Exton, PA 19341

Phone: 610-363-9525
Fax: 610-363-5099

Code Administration Fax:
610-280-7739

Police, Non-Emergency
610-363-0200

Police, Fire, and
Medical Emergencies:
Dial 911

Office Hours:
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Monday thru Friday

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