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Prior to obtaining the building permit all charges (i.e. administrative, inspections fees) must be paid.  \n􀀹 Be advised additional fees may be applied, throughout the project, for failed or missed inspections.  \nAPPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT / USE CERTIFICATE Rcvd. Date Stamp Here  \nPlease print legibly – failure to do so may result in a denial, delay or rejection of this application.  \nPermit Application No    \n\n| 1.  PROPERTY / SITE INFORMATION\u003Cbr>Site Address:   Tax Map / Parcel No.:   Complete Address / Street / Lot \\#\u003Cbr>City State Zip\u003Cbr>Municipality:   County:   Land Use Permit No   Use:  Residential  Single-Family Dwelling / Duplex  Multi Family  New /  Relocated Manufactured Home  Modular\u003Cbr> Commercial  Other   Floodplain present:  Yes  No\u003Cbr>Improvement Type:  New  Addition  Alteration  Repair/Replacement  Relocation  Other   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | 2. | LAND / PROPERTY OWNER’S INFORMATION (Complete Section 5 for Contractor’s Info) |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| First Name |  | Mi. | Last Name Phone No: | Cell | No.: |\n| Street Address |  |  | City State Zip Email: |  |  |\n|  |  | 3. | BUILDING / STRUCTURE OWNER’S INFORMATION [If Different From Above] |  |  |\n| First Name |  | Mi. | Last Name Phone No: | Cell | No.: |\n| Street Address |  |  | City State Zip Email: |  |  |\n| 4.  BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION\u003Cbr>Provide below description of Work: (Also provide details on plot plan: Show all improvements on lot & approx. distances to lot lines)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Total Lot Area:   Acres/Sq. Ft. ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $ \u003Cbr>ICC Use Group:   ICC Construction Type:  \u003Cbr>ESTIMATED START DATE:  / /  ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:  / /  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n5.  CONTRACTOR INFORMATION  \nBusiness Name:   Phone No:    \n\n| Contractor Street Address City State Zip\u003Cbr>Person in Charge of Work:   Phone No.:  \u003Cbr>Email:   Cell No.:  \u003Cbr>Workman’s Compensation Insurance:  Provided  On Record  Exempt PA Home Improvement Contr. Reg. \\#  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ►► THIS SECTION MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED OR THE APPLICATION MAY BE REJECTED AS INCOMPLETE ◄◄ |  |  |  |  |\n| 6.  CERTIFICATION\u003Cbr>I certify that I am the owner of record, or that I have been authorized by the owner of record to submit this application and that the work described has been authorized by the owner of record. I understand and assume responsibility for the establishment of official property lines for required setbacks prior to the start of construction, and agree to conform to all applicable local, state, and federal laws governing the execution of this project. I certify that the Code official or his representative shall have the authority to enter the areas in which this work is being performed, at any reasonable hour, to enforce the provisions of the Codes governing this project. I further certify that this information is true & correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Ref. 18 Pa. 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