Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer :  Keith Crowley

A letter from the desk of, Keith Crowley

Hello Trainer Residents let me introduce myself. My name is Keith Crowley, and on September, 2006 I was hired by the Trainer Borough as the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. One of goals is to work help make the Trainer Borough a great town to be proud of and to reside in.

First let me assure you that we have cracked down on the rental properties to where it is the landlords responsibility to make sure that their properties are kept up and clean. If any resident(s) is aware of a rental property that is not following the Boroughs rules please let us know and we will do what we can within what the law allows.

In saying this the homeowners also have to follow the same rules if we want this to work, here are some pointers. The Borough has certain Ordinances in place that we are required to follow:                       

                        No Trash, Junk or Debris can be accumulated on your property this draws

rodents and mosquitoes and we are aware of the West Nile Virus. When

putting you trash out on the curb all cans must have lids, do not put trash

out in bags, to secure you cans from animals please make sure cans have

lids and if you have to put something heavy on the lid to keep it secure.

Bulk Trash is collected every Thursday three items or less, anything with

Freon must first have the Freon removed and tagged before they will

take it. 

Your homes must be maintained in such a manner as to be safe, sanitary

and weather tight. 

Your grass must be kept below a 6” level within a reasonable amount of time, you can not sweep you grass cuttings into the street; it is illegal to do this. After sweeping up you grass put in a trash bag and the trash haulers will take this (weight restricted). 

As far as those projects that we all have to do to maintain our properties you are required to apply for a Building Permit with the exception of Painting, Carpeting and Landscaping. If you hire a contractor to do you improvements the contractor must apply for a Contractors License and proof of Insurance THIS IS TO PROTECT YOU! 

Here are some tips in hiring a contractor: 

                        Always ask for references

                        Make sure they have insurance

                        Never pay a contractor in full until the ENTIRE job is complete

                        If the contractors is asking for most of the money up front that is not good.

                        50% should be more than enough if they are reputable contractors.

                        All contractors must be licensed in the Borough to work in the Borough 

Again thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. If you have any other questions please contact me at 610-497-3838 X106.   Email =  kcrowley@trainerboro.com

Thank You, Keith Crowley