Log in to your eCLIPSE account and apply for a permit. Upload all required documents and pay the filing fee.You need zoning approval for new buildings and additions. Zoning approval is required to get a Building Permit. We have been asked to make a decision if we want to install an irrigation system with 30 sprinkler heads now or not. Could you all provide some perspective? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently has no licensure or certification requirements for most construction contractors (or their employees). Get a detailed estimate, contract, and warranty in writing before the work begins. Avoid making large payments upfront.