frackville borough building permit information packet

FRACKVILLE BOROUGH
BUILDING PERMIT
INFORMATION PACKET
FRACKVILLE BOROUGH
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
42 South Center Street
Frackville, PA 17931
570-874-3860
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT
The information that follows details the items that must be submitted in order to obtain a
buildingpermit. Failure to submitthe required items will result in a denial of a permit. The
required applicationsare attached. NOTE:Before submitting a building permit application,
obtain all necessary zoning and land development permits and approvals.
PLEASE NOTE; Permit applications are reviewed as quickly as possible. Pennsylvania law allows
a review period: 15 business days for Residential / 30 business days for Commercial.
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Fully complete the permit application. Then return the permit application along with
two (2) sets of construction drawings to the Frackville Borough.
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If there are questions, the applicant/contractor may be contacted by the Code
Enforcement Officer or the Building Inspector. So please make sure to provide:
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Applicant Contact Information (Day/Evening Phone)
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Contractor Contact Information.
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Upon approval of the permit application and construction drawings, the applicant will
be notified that the permit is available for pick-up and the amount of the required
permit fee to be paid at pick-up.
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Upon issuance of the permit, a required inspection check list will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: No construction may begin until the applicant/contractor has received the
building permit and has paid the necessary permit fees.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: Jerry R. Farro
Comprehensive Inspection Agency
71 Grove Street, Cressona, PA 17929
570-573-2825
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Larry Levy
Frackville Borough
42 S. Center Street, Frackville, PA 17931
570-874-3630
ZONING OFFICER:
Schuylkill County Planning and Zoning
401 N. Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
570-628-1415
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED WITH PERMIT APPLICATION
> Fully Completed Building Permit Application
> Proof of Contractor Workers' Compensation Insurance
> Two (2) sets of Construction Drawings to include the following:
o Site/Plot Plan (to include):
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All lot lines and dimensions from new structure to front,
side & rear property lines.
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Existing structures and distances between existing and
new structures
• Street (public and private) locations
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Well / septic system (tank / drain field) location
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Easement or right-of-way locations
o Footer or Pier Specifications
o Foundation Specifications (if applicable)
o Framing Plans (to include):
• Stair location
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Locations and sizes of support posts or columns
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Beam and/or headers sizes and locations
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Joist and/or rafter sizes and locations/spacing
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Ledger board fastening specification
o Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Plans (if applicable)
PLEASE NOTE: If required, a Soil and Erosion Plan must be sent to the County for
approval. An Approval Letter must be received by Frackville Borough before the
permit application will be approved.
INSPECTION INFORMATION
The issuance of the building permit for which you have applied requires you to comply with all
provisions of all applicable codes for both the building construction and the building
construction inspections. Inspections must be scheduled a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours
in advance unless otherwise specified.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: Jerry R.Farro/Comprehensive Inspection Agency/570-573-2825
PLEASE NOTE: Inspections must be completed by the Building Inspector BEFORE you proceed to
the next stage of construction. Use the chart provided below to keep track of inspection schedule.
Inspection Area
Service
Rough
Final
N/A
N/A
Comment
Electrical
Plumbing
N/A
Mechanical
N/A
Water / Sewer
Footing / Storm Water /
Sedimentation & Controls
Foundation Back Fill /
Damp Proofing
Roof
Framing / Fireblocking
Insulation
Wallboard/Lathe
FINAL /CO
Accessibility
PLEASE NOTE: NO DWELLING OR STRUCTURE MAY BE OCCUPIED IN ANY MANNER UNTIL THE
ISSUANCE OF A FINAL USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT. ANY DEVIATION FROM THE APPROVED
BUILDING PLANS SUBMITTED WITH YOUR ORIGINAL APPLICATION MUST BE APPROVED BY
THE BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL/INSPECTOR, IN WRITING, BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY
CHANGE.