File an Appeal, Variance, or Extension for Building Installation

If you believe you're unable to adhere to mandated Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code procedures for building installation, you must file an appeal or a variance petition with L&I's Industrial Board.

Petition Requirements

This petition must be used exclusively for flammable and combustible liquids installation appeal, variance or extension requests. All checks or money orders must be made payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."

When submitting a petition, make sure you include one copy each of the following documents:

  • Industrial Board Petition
  • Intent to Install document
  • Intent to Install Tanks/Pumps/Dispensers document

If installing an attended, self-service fueling station:

  • One copy of a completed Attended Self-Service Station is needed

If the installation involves Ethanol-85% tanks and related equipment:

  • E-85 Installation and E-85 Certification Form

If requesting a variance regarding distance to a property line, a letter from adjacent property owners stating their approval of the installation distance must be submitted.

Fee Schedule

  • Variance/Appeals/Extension of Time Request: $388.81 (per building)
  • Expedited Review of petition: Additional $1,211.25 (per building)

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact L&I's Industrial Board. Complete petition submission packages should be mailed to the Industrial Board.

By phone

If you have questions you can call the Industrial Board

Call the Industrial Board

By email

If you have questions you can email the Industrial Board

Email the Industrial Board

Mail your final petition

Mail your complete submission to: Department of Labor & Industry Industrial Board 651 Boas Street, Room 1622 Harrisburg, PA 17121

Download the petition