Coordinates the review of plans and specifications for the construction of swimming pools and spas to be used by the public; provides oversight for hazardous materials under the state Right to Know Act; information on health effects of environmental causes, concerns etc.

Reviews construction plans and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code and applicable local ordinances. Also responsible for reviewing and evaluating architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire suppression and alarm plans for new construction, renovations, or remodeling of existing buildings.Issues all building permits and manages the use of third-party plan review and inspection firms in the City of Lancaster.

Offers a wide variety of technical services and assistance to Monroe County residents. Provides assistance with soils and wetlands mapping, aerial photography interpretation, prime farmland, topographic and floodplain mapping. Services include review and approval of PA Code Title 25 Chapter 102: Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Construction. MCCD also administers Chapter 105: Waterways & Wetlands Management General Permits for water obstructions and encroachments. The District administers both Chapter 102 and 105 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) delegated programs internally; including permit application, E&S review, engineer review of Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM), site inspections, complaint investigations and technical assistance. MCCD provides review of Timber Harvest plans, assistance with Agricultural Activities and Land use planning.

Provides direction and technical assistance to property owners, architects, general contractors, and developers regarding zoning, land development, planning maps, use of buildings, property site improvements, rehabilitation of historic structures and the requirements of City land use, and development and subdivision regulations.

Provides permit types issued by the City: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Demolition, Sign, Fence, Swimming Pool, Parking Lot, Child Care, Certificate of Occupancy [Change of Use], Occupant Load Placard.

Process applications and further procedures for zoning and development permits.

Offers building permits in the City of Pittsburgh.

Water and sewage services include permitting and inspection of individual water supplies and individual on-lot sewage systems, review of subdivision plans for sewage and water supply, and licensing for all well drilling contractors, pump installers and liquid waste haulers in the County.

Responsible for inspections of rental properties, new businesses, new homes, building, and construction inspections, electrical inspections, all zoning ordinances, and property maintenance in the City of Williamsport. The Bureau of Codes also issues building, electrical, plumbing, event and demolition permits.

The City engineering bureau offers the following services: * Street Improvement Program * Issue Permits to the public for curbs and sidewalks * Water Line Extension Reviews * Water permits * Update Drawings * Issue permits for street openings * Driveway permit * Dumpster permit