LICENSE & INSPECTIONS

  • ABOUT THE LICENSE AND INSPECTION DEPARTMENT

    Welcome to the License and Inspections Department of Township of Darby. 

    This page will help you navigate important aspects of Code Enforcement, UCC Permitting and the BCO, and Engineering. All of these parts make up License and Inspections and are an integral part of our Community.


    PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR MOST WORK IN THE TOWNSHIP

  • CODE ENFORCEMENT

    The Township employs various personnel to enforce local code requirements related to Business, Housing Inspections, Property Maintenance, Vacant Dwellings, Zoning Permits and other Township Ordinances.

  • BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL

    The Township of Darby is required to enforce the PA State Uniform Construction Code (UCC). We do this through a third party agency for permit approval, plan review, and inspections. Township of Darby Permits are: Building, Electrical, 

    Fire Protection, Mechanical, 

    and Plumbing.

  • ENGINEERING

    When projects are 500 square feet or more, Grading and Stormwater Management (SWM) are required to be implemented for a project. A Grading permit with fee, plans signed and sealed by an engineer, and an Escrow Account are required if the project size meets the requirements.

  • LICENSES AND PERMITS

    By clicking below you will see the various types of licenses and permits that help to enforce some of our Ordinances, ensure safe structures are built and maintained, and to help keep the community safe and healthy.

CONTACT THE LICENSE & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT

  • PERMITS SPECIALIST

    Linda Miller

    610-586-1514 Ext 4

    Contact for general inquiries, permit questions and fees. 

  • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

    James "Jim" Childs

    267-432-0728

    Contact for information on Commercial and Residential Inspections, Code Violations and  Property Maintenance concerns. 

  • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

    Rufus Stokes

    267-303-3045

    Contact for information on Commercial and Residential Inspections, Code Violations and  Property Maintenance concerns and Annual Fire Inspect

  • USE & OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST

    Beatrice Poe

    610-586-1514 Ext 1

    Contact for information regarding renting and selling of properties in the Township

  • TOWNSHIP ENGINEER AND ZONING OFFICER

    Lisa Catania, P.E.

    Catania Engineering

    610-532-2884

    Contact Catania Engineering for Information regarding Grading and Stormwater Management and Zoning regulations.

  • BUILDING CODE OFFICER

    Charles J. Catania, Jr., P.E., B.C.O

    Catania Engineering

    610-532-2884

    Contact for Information regarding the UCC regulations

  • PLUMBING INSPECTOR

    Ron Cubbage

    484-354-5466

  • HEALTH INSPECTOR

    Michelle Fanelli

     610-304-1405