Berwick, PA · Columbia County
Application for Plan Examination and Building Permit
Property owners and applicants use this application to request plan examination and building permits for proposed construction or related work in Berwick.
What this form is
This application requests plan examination and building permits and collects property, owner, contractor, proposed-use, and project details. Applicants complete the general sections and the sections for applicable electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or other permits; the form also calls for a site plan showing lot lines, easements, work layout, and dimensions. The form provides a certification section and department-use sections for reviews and approvals.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking plan examination or building permits for construction, alterations, or other work described in the application should complete it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Plan Examination and Building Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Complete Parts 1 through 5, plus the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or other permit sections that apply to the work.
- 3
Prepare The Site Plan
Show lot lines, easements, work layout, and dimensions on the designated page or attach the site plan.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the building permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property, owner, contractor, proposed-use, and project details, along with information for applicable trade permits.
- Do I need to include a site plan?
- The instructions call for a site plan showing lot lines, easements, work layout, and dimensions, either on the form's designated page or attached.
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