Permits
All electrical work performed requires an Electrical Permit from NEIC.
- Deck
- Attached to House – NEIC Forms
- Stand Alone – Zoning Permit
- Demolition
- Fence
- Replace existing all or partial fence with new in same location and at the same height – No Permit Required
- Install new or change location/height – Zoning Permit
- Pool
- All pools require a barrier to unauthorized entry. In-ground pools require a fence. Above-ground pools require a fence or a removable ladder.
- NEIC Typical Above-ground Code Compliant Pool
- In-ground – NEIC Permit and Electrical
- Above-ground with filter or any electrical component – NEIC Permit and Electrical
- Above-ground – Zoning Permit
- Roof
- All roofing projects – NEIC Permit
- Siding
- No permit required.
- Shed
- Please see Zoning Map and Chapter of Northumberland Borough Code Book for property setbacks.
- Attached to house – NEIC
- Stand Alone
- Up to 999 square feet – Zoning Permit
- 1,000 square feet and over – NEIC
- Garage
- Attached to house – NEIC
- Stand Alone
- Will have Electricity?
- Yes – NEIC and Electrical
- No – see Stand Alone Shed
- Will have Electricity?
- Signage
- State Road – permits from both PennDOT and the Borough, start with PennDOT Sunbury Office.
- Borough Road
- Electricity
- Yes – NEIC and Electrical
- No – Zoning Permit
- Electricity
NEIC – North East Inspections Consultants has guidelines on their website. Click here for a link to all NEIC Permit Applications.