Change Of Use And/or Occupancy Form - East Goshen Township (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

EAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP

CHANGE OF USE AND/OR OCCUPANCY

1580 PAOLI PIKE. WEST CHESTER. PA 19380-6199

PHONE (610)-692-7171 FAX (610)-692-8950 - Website

GUIDELINES & HELPFUL INFORMATION

REFINANCING: Refinancing does not require the Use & Occupancy Inspection process. Please be sure to indicate the

certificates you are requesting and submit fees as directed at the bottom of Section 3.

FEES: Fees for both residential & commercial applications are established by the Board of Supervisors and can be found in the

currently adopted fee schedule.

RULES for REALTY SIGNS: All resale signs must be erected on the property being offered for sale and are to be removed by

the day of settlement. Off premises signs are not allow by the Township Code. Any realty signs found in violation of these

ordinances will be removed. These signs will be stored at the Township Building for five (5) days and can be picked up during

this time, after which they will be discarded.

CERTIFICATE OF USE & OCCUPANCY IS VALID FOR 60 DAYS:

Date/time requested for inspections – 24 to 48 HOURS NOTICE in advance is required for inspections.

Please note inspections will be scheduled after the application has been processed by the respective Township departments.

U & O Inspections for Resale & Rentals must be scheduled through the Code Department by the applicant/seller or the

requestor/realtor. Phone (610) 692-7171 ext 3202.

USE & OCCUPANCY INSPECTION: – Provided below is a list of LIFE, HEALTH and SAFETY items the Township Inspectors

look for during Resale or Re-Occupancy Inspections. The purpose of this inspection is to bring the building into compliance with

the latest Property Maintenance Code adopted by the Township. All properties are to be inspected when occupants change to

ensure the property remains safe. All newly constructed buildings are issued a Certificate of Occupancy to ensure the building

was constructed to comply with the adopted Codes.

The following list is not all inclusive. Please direct any specific questions to the Code Enforcement department.

 Smoke detectors are located on every floor, each sleeping area and are in proper working condition.

(battery operated units are ok)

 Address numbers are located, near the front door, on both sides of the mailbox in contrasting colors,

and be a minimum of 4” in height.

 Blow down pipes from the pressure relief valve on hot water heaters and boilers.

 GFI protected outlets for all above counter outlets in kitchen/islands. All exterior, garage and unfinished basement outlets.

Bathrooms must have at least one outlet and all bath outlets must be GFI.

 Electronic garage door openers must have auto reverse safety switching.

 Dryer vents piping must be UL approved, metallic, maximum 6 foot in length.

 Ensure sump/condensate pumps do not discharge to the sanitary sewer system.

 Public sewer users - inspection of vent and cleanouts for sanitary sewer line.

 Buildings with fossil fuel heating system or an attached garage must have a CO Detector.

 Key-in/Key-out dead bolt locks are not permitted.

 Pool Safety (door alarming, self closing gates, etc.)

Additional items for rental properties

 Five Pound (5lb) ABC Fire Extinguisher.

As per Township Ordinance certain property owners are required to file Rental Occupancy Reports on a semi-annual basis.

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Please be sure to obtain this form which can be printed from the Township’s website along with the related Ordinance. Copies are also

available at the Township.

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