It’s important for residents and business owners alike to file adequately detailed plans and the proper applications for construction projects in the city.  While the process may seem time consuming to some, the City is required to follow procedures outlined in the Commonwealth’s Uniform Construction Code.  The net effect is that we have safer built environments, with residential dwellings and businesses that are more likely to pass the test of time.

Building Permit Application

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Single Trades Application

Plumbing Affidavit Form

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

A public/private partnership with third-party inspectors allows the City to provide more flexible and convenient scheduling of inspections.  Commercial developers may select from this list of third-party firms authorized and approved to perform inspections and plan reviews for projects in the City. 

Associated Building Inspections

1248 West Main Street, Suite 123            

Ephrata, PA  17522

Contact: Randy Maurer at 717-733-1654 or randy.m@weknowcodes.com

Barry Isett & Associates, Inc.

7450 Tilghman Street, Suite 109

Allentown, PA  18106

Contact: Matthew C. Walter, M.C.P. at 610-391-2160 or mwalter@barryisett.com

Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

857 Sussex Boulevard

Broomall, PA  19008

Contact: Carol Barker at 610-543-3925 ext.15 or carol.barker@us.bureauveritas.com

 Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc.

 176 Doe Run Road

 Manheim, PA  17545

 Contact: Andy Nelson at 717-664-2347 or 1-800-732-0433

Systems Design Engineering, Inc.

1032 James Drive

Leesport, PA  19533

Contact:  John Loeper, P.E. at 610-916-8500 or j.loeper@sdei.net

Yerkes Associates, Inc.

1444 Phoenixville Pike, P.O. Box 1568

West Chester, PA  19380-0078

Contact: Danielle Stoltzfus at 610-644-4254 x 256 or dstoltzfus@yerkes-assoc.com

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

With the exception of electrical inspections, one and two family dwellings will continue to be inspected by City inspectors.  Electrical inspections for residential projects are conducted by ABI inspectors.  All inspections are by appointment, unless work without a permit on-site is discovered.

Plumbing work must be performed by a Master Plumber, licensed by the City.   Home Improvement contractors are not required to be licensed by the City, but must be registered with the Commonwealth through the Attorney General’s web site.

City staff in the Code Compliance Office at City Hall will be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding the permitting and inspection processes.  If you are unsure if you need a building permit to undertake improvements to your property call the Code Compliance Office at 291-4724.  It is best to first assume that improvements you are contemplating will require a building permit and inspections.