Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
Building Subcode Application
This application is for property owners or their authorized agents to request building subcode review and inspections for proposed work in Scranton.
What this form is
The Building Subcode Application records the work site, owner and contractor information, building characteristics, description of work, and estimated building-work cost. The applicant certifies they are the owner of record or the owner’s authorized agent. The form includes fields for plan review, approvals, inspections, and permit processing; it does not state when the city requires the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying for building subcode review and inspections for work at a Scranton site should complete this form.
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 form has no notary block; the applicant completes the certification in lieu of oath and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Subcode Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in all applicable applicant, project, building-characteristic, and work-description information.
- 3
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Building Subcode Application request?
- It requests the work-site location, owner and contractor details, building characteristics, a description of the work, and the estimated cost of building work.
- Who completes the Building Subcode Application?
- The form identifies the applicant as the owner or the owner’s authorized agent and asks for applicable owner, contractor, and project information.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Subcode Application?
- No. The form has no notary block; the applicant completes the certification in lieu of oath and signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Building Subcode Application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.