Fleetwood, PA · Berks County
Single Family Residential Enclosing Existing Patio Covers
This building guide helps homeowners planning to enclose an existing patio cover identify project details and plans to submit with a building permit application.
What this form is
Use this guide for a project enclosing an existing, code-compliant, previously permitted patio cover to create a non-heated, non-habitable room. It asks for project details and construction selections, and lists plans and supporting documents to provide with a building permit application. Some additional documents may be required depending on the project; the guide recommends checking with the local building department.
Who needs it
Homeowners planning to enclose an existing permitted patio cover should use the guide and prepare the listed plans for their building permit application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This guide has no notary block or notarized attachment identified; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Guide
Download the patio enclosure building guide.
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Complete the Guide
Fill in the blanks on page two and indicate which construction details will be used.
- 3
Gather Plans
Prepare the plot plans, floor plans, and construction documents listed in the guide.
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Submit to the City
Submit the guide and supporting documents with a building permit application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the patio enclosure guide for?
- It explains what project information and plans to prepare when enclosing an existing permitted patio cover as a non-heated, non-habitable room.
- What plans does the guide list?
- It lists plot plans, construction documents, and a floor plan showing directly adjacent room uses. Additional documents may be required for some projects.
- Do I need a notary for the patio enclosure guide?
- No. The guide has no notary block or notarized attachment identified; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the patio enclosure guide?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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