Berks County Code Enforcement (Pennsylvania)

Berks County Code Enforcement Offices ensure compliance with building codes, zoning rules, and other regulations, typically working at the Berks County or local level in Pennsylvania. The Code Enforcement Office enforces building codes and keeps records on all codes and regulations, as well as making reports about Berks County building code violations. They investigate potential code violations and issue abatement orders, and the PA office also issues permits. These permits may be required for construction, occupancy of a building, and to prove the building is in compliance with Berks County zoning laws. Code Enforcement Office records may be available on their website.

Kutztown Code Enforcement Kutztown PA 324 West Main Street 19530 610-683-3290

Reading Code Enforcement Reading PA 815 Washington Street 19601 610-655-6283


Berks County Building Departments ensure the construction of safe buildings by creating and enforcing Berks County building codes and zoning rules in Pennsylvania. They also maintain records on building codes, reviews of Berks County building rules, and any changes to the code requirements or regulations. The Building Department also reviews and approves building and renovation plans to make sure they meet code standard, and they also issue PA building permits. Building Department records include Berks County building code violations, approved building permits, and compliance reports. The Building Department may provide online access to some of their code enforcement documents.

Centre Township Zoning Mohrsville PA 449 Bucks Hill Road 19541 610-926-5354

Reading Zoning Reading PA 815 Washington Street 19601 610-655-6343

Berks County Building Inspectors verify that construction projects meet Berks County building codes and regulations in Pennsylvania. They also monitor designs, building materials, Berks County safety codes, and utilities, as well as enforcing codes. As part of this job, Building Inspectors inspect construction to determine whether it meets the codes, issues permits for construction projects, and creates inspection reports. Building Inspector records may include information on Berks County code enforcement violations, permits issued by the inspector, and approved PA building projects, as well as violations and work stoppage orders. Building Inspectors may provide access to some of their documents online.

Reading Building Inspector Reading PA 815 Washington Street 19601 610-655-6317


Berks County Town and City Halls provide municipal services for the Berks County community, including playing a role in code enforcement in Pennsylvania. The Town or City Hall may be responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and investigating possible building code violations in Berks County. They maintain records on code enforcement, the current Pennsylvania building code, and approved and rejected building plans. Town and City Halls may also issue investigation reports on building code violations and any punishments or abatement orders for violations in Berks County. The Town or City Hall may provide code enforcement records online through its website.

Reading City Hall Reading PA 815 Washington Street 19601 610-655-6000

Shillington Town Hall Shillington PA 2 East Lancaster Avenue 19607 610-777-1338