Akron, PA · Lancaster County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit and Plans Examination Application

This application requests a commercial building permit and plans examination for a proposed construction project in Akron, and is completed by the owner, applicant, or design professional.

What this form is

Use this application to request a commercial building permit and plans examination for commercial construction in Akron. It asks for project and property details, the work scope, design professional and contractor information, and applicant certification. The application lists two sets each of site plans, stamped and signed construction drawings, and specifications as required submissions; it also includes sections for phased projects and deferred submittals.

Who needs it

Owners, lessees, design professionals, or their agents seeking a commercial building permit and plans examination for work in Akron should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required plan sets to Code Administrators, 1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 901, Lancaster, PA 17601; the form also lists phone and fax numbers.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the listed plan sets and supporting documents are not identified as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the commercial building permit and plans examination application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide property and project details, design professional and contractor information, and complete the applicant certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Plans

    Include two sets of site plans, two complete sets of stamped and signed construction drawings, and two sets of specifications.

  4. 4

    Submit To Code Administrators

    Submit the completed application and plan sets to Code Administrators at the Lancaster address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Commercial Building Permit and Plans Examination Application?
It requests a commercial building permit and plans examination and collects project, property, design professional, contractor, and applicant certification details.
What plans and documents are listed as required?
The application lists two sets of site plans, two complete sets of stamped and signed construction drawings, and two sets of specifications.
Do I need a notary for this application?
No. The application has an applicant signature and date but no notary block; its listed plan sets and supporting documents are not identified as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the commercial building permit application?
Submit the completed application and required plans to Code Administrators at 1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 901, Lancaster, PA 17601, the address listed on the form.

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