The Code Enforcement office is here to help you build, renovate, and maintain property safely — and to keep Tyrone’s neighborhoods clean and sound. If you are planning a project or have a question about a permit, this is the office to call before you start. Here is what it does and what you are responsible for.
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
For most construction, the answer is yes. Tyrone has adopted the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) as its building code (Chapter 71, § 71-2). That means building, remodeling, or adding to a structure generally requires a UCC permit and inspections to confirm the work meets safety standards. Minor work — such as ordinary interior repairs — is exempt, but the safest move is always to ask first. A UCC permit application is available on the Borough website, along with a “Do I Need a Permit?” guide.
To keep buildings safe and neighborhoods strong, the Borough adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (2024 edition) in January 2025 (Chapter 146, Property Maintenance). It sets minimum standards for the upkeep of structures and properties — covering things like structural soundness, safe exteriors, and sanitary conditions — and applies to owners and occupants alike.
The Code Enforcement Officer’s work spans several areas:
Permit and inspection fees are set in the Borough’s fee schedule (Chapter 92, Fees), which Council updates from time to time (current rates were set in Ordinance No. 1494).
See a property problem — an unsafe structure, accumulating debris, or a possible code violation? The Borough takes resident concerns seriously. Email the Borough office and the Code Enforcement Officer will look into it.
Code Enforcement Officer: Steve Hanzir — shanzir@tyroneboropa.com
Phone: (814) 684-1330
1100 Logan Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
In the Code: Chapter 71, Uniform Construction Codes · Chapter 146, Property Maintenance · Chapter 92, Fees. Full code: ecode360.com/TY1357.
The Borough office is glad to point you to the right department or explain how a procedure works.
