Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Board of Appeals Application Form
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to appeal a code decision, propose an alternative, or state that the Uniform Construction Code does not apply.
What this form is
The application presents a property-related appeal to the City of Pittsburgh Board of Appeals. It asks for the property and owner details, the appeal basis and code information, and building, use, construction, area, exit, and life-safety details. The applicant certifies the information is correct and authorized, if applicable; the form does not specify when an application is required.
Who needs it
A property owner or an agent authorized by the owner can file this application to present one of the listed code-related appeals.
How to submit it
The form names the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections at 200 Ross Street, Suite 320, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. It lists a phone number and fax number but does not state a submission method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the affidavit, and the form lists no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Board of Appeals Application Form.
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Complete The Form
Provide property, appeal, applicant, and building information, then sign the applicant’s affidavit.
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Gather Attachments
If applicable, attach a copy of the existing certificate of occupancy, as the form requests.
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Submit To The Department
The form names the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections at 200 Ross Street, Suite 320, Pittsburgh.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Board of Appeals Application do?
- It lets a property owner or authorized agent describe an appeal, such as proposing an alternative to a code requirement or appealing a code official’s decision.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property and appeal details, applicant information, and building, use, construction, area, exit, and life-safety system information.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The applicant signs the affidavit without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Board of Appeals Application?
- The form names the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections and gives its street address and fax number, but does not specify a submission method.
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