Township of Bristol, PA Department of Building, Planning and Development

The Department of Building, Planning and Development shall be headed by a Director, who shall be responsible to the Township Manager for the performance of the functions of the office.

Qualifications. The minimum acceptable training and experience for the Director shall be as follows:

(1)

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of the building construction trade, methods, materials and equipment and of stages of construction.

(2)

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the enforcement of building regulations and the maintenance of minimum standards for housing conditions.

(3)

Thorough knowledge of Township, State and Federal building and zoning codes and related ordinances.

(4)

Ability to plan, coordinate, understand and interpret comprehensive building inspection programs.

(5)

Ability to prepare general and specific reports.

(6)

Successful completion of two years of college level course work in engineering, architecture or a closely related field; or equivalent experience as a building contractor, construction superintendent, architect, engineer or in the enforcement of building safety regulations and codes.

Duties. The duties of the Director of the Department of Building, Planning and Development shall be to:

(1)

Enforce and administer zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, heating, demolition and such other related structural and land use codes as may be enacted by law or ordinance.

(2)

Issue such licenses and permits as may be required by law or ordinance.

(3)

Carry out inspections of premises in the Township as necessary in fulfillment of the above.

(4)

Render assistance and staff for the Zoning Hearing Board and enforce the orders of the Zoning Hearing Board.

(5)

Enforce and administer the subdivision and land development ordinances.

(6)

Perform such other duties as may be required by the Township Manager.