Property Maintenance Code

Centre Region Building Safety & Property Maintenance Code

The Property Maintenance Code applies to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitutes minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance of these properties. The responsibility of owners, owner’s authorized agent(s), operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties are also covered by this code.

Bellefonte’s Property Maintenance Code is handled through the Centre Region Code Administration (CCRA). CCRA is responsible for the review, permit issuance and inspection of building construction, rental housing and commercial fire safety in the Centre Region, through the enforcement of the locally adopted and state mandated codes.

Contacting CCRA:
Address: 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite #2, State College
Phone Number is: 814-231-3056
CCRA also holds office hours at the Bellefonte Borough Office on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to
2:00 p.m.