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Code Enforcement Officer: Willard Ziesemer

Assistant Code Enforcement Officer: James (Doc) Doherty

Direct Line: 570-585-4811

Fax: 570-586-3024

The role/duties/responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Officer include, but are not limited to, physical review of conditions in the field as well as providing assistance to homeowners, tenants, and the business community in understanding related laws and regulations. The CEO will also issue violation notices and respond to citizen complaints and inquiries. Permits and zoning issues will be handled by the CEO as well. CEO office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., or by appointment.

BOROUGH CODES

The following National Codes have been adopted by Borough Ordinance and are in effect. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has enacted legislation, which has been signed by Governor Ridge, to provide a state-wide Building Code. This new Building Code, once the regulations are adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, will be adopted by the Borough, in the form of an Ordinance Amendment.

       1993 BOCA National Building Code

       1993 BOCA National Fire Prevention Code

       1993 National Electrical Code (NEC)

       1992 CABO One & Two Family Dwelling Code

       1993 BOCA National Plumbing Code

       1993 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code

The Borough of Clarks Summit has never adopted a National Mechanical Code (HVAC).