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PLEASE CONTACT THE ZONING DEPARTMENT FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Telephone: (215) 355-3883

Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Be advised that work done without a permit may place you in violation of Northampton Township Ordinance(s) resulting in a fine or penalty of $600/day

Required Construction Inspections

Footing Inspection: prior to placement of concrete. Excavations to be complete and clean of debris, and in accordance with the approved plans and design. wood stakes are not to be used for height markers. Any engineering reports are to be provided to the inspector prior to the approval and release of any concrete.

Foundation: Masonry: after walls are built, and parged and dampproofed, or waterproofed as required for the specific ,project, all foundation anchorage (bolts or mud sill) is to be complete. All debris is to be removed from the excavated area. concrete: after the erection of the wall panels.

Waterproofing: after the concrete foundation walls are completed, forms stripped, foundation anchorage installed, and waterproofing applied. All debris is to be removed from the excavated area.

Underground Plumbing and Mechanical Systems: prior to covering. test on drainage and water lines as required.

Slab Inspection: basements, garages, other interior slabs, front stoop slabs prior to pouring concrete. Basement slabs are to have the lalley columns set for inspection. foundation drainage piping, sump tub to be installed. garage slabs and other slabs on fill areas are to have their steel reinforcement in place and raised on chairs as required prior to inspection. any engineering reports required are to be provided to the inspector prior to the approval and release of any concrete.

The Following Inspections Must Be Approved Prior To A Framing Inspection:

Plumbing Rough Inspection: test on drainage and water lines as required.

Mechanical Rough Inspection: all ducts sealed, bath room fans connected to the exterior of the building, dryer ducts connected to the exterior of the building. supplies and returns per plans.

Electrical Rough Inspection: approval sticker from an approved electrical inspection agency/ underwriter company placed on the building or structure.

Masonry Fireplace: 1. footing inspection. 2. reinforced hearth extension prior to placement of concrete (formed up). 3. after firebox and smoke chamber is built prior to placement of first flue liner. all air spaces to be maintained.

Framing Inspection: windows and doors set. Stairs installed. Fireblocking completed. Gas fireplace installed (if applicable). Roofing installed, and water resistant covering on exterior walls installed (not just sheathing). A framing list will be given, if needed, and reinspection (s) made until the framing is approved. no insulation may be installed until the framing inspection is approved.

Insulation Inspection: fill in around all windows and door gaps.

Drywall Inspection: prior to tape and spackle.

Water And Sewer Inspection: have screening on site. No curb traps. generally, the sewer line will use a 6x4 "donut" into the ductile iron with a 6x4 fernco adapter over the connection.

Final Inspection: prior to occupancy or use of building! Structure. have final electrical inspection made by approved electrical agency underwriter company so that the electrical final card can be sent to the township.

Additional inspections may be required by the inspector, department, or the applicable code.

Time Limits On Permits

Permits issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or, if the work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the work is started. An extension of the original permit is allowed by the code official provided the request is in writing. an abandoned or expired permit will require obtaining a new permit and fees, and may require compliance with a later edition of the applicable codes. no permit can be active for more than 5 years.

All permit applications must be accompanied with 3 site! Plot plans, 3 sets of construction documents signed and sealed by registered design professional, in most cases. The, construction documents are to show compliance with the appropriate codes and standards. All prior approvals such as septic system approval from the bucks county board of health, PennDot highway occupancy permits, land development approvals, etc. Must be approved before the building permit can be issued. in addition, contractor insurance certificate along with a copy of the insurance certificate must be included with the application.

A complete set of the pa uniform construction codes (international codes) are available at the northampton township library. any questions regarding the UCC codes, please contact the code enforcement department to have an inspector help you out.

Handouts

The department assembled handouts on the (3) most common construction projects. They can be used for both the homeowner and the contractor alike. they are not all inclusive, but will aid in focusing on code compliance requirements and techniques.

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