REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A BUILDING

ALTERATION/ADDITION PERMIT

1. Complete general application form:

a) All plumbers must be registered with Buckingham Township

b) An Electrical Inspection Agency must inspect all electrical work and the cut card must be sent to Buckingham Township

c) Applicants' signature

d) Property owners' signature

2. Submit a plot plan of the property drawn to scale showing all existing construction and proposed construction, distances to the side, front and rear property lines.  It shall also include the existing and proposed grading contours, easements, right of ways, wetlands or other features of the property noted.

3.  Submit 2 complete sets of construction drawings to scale with sufficient clarity and detail dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed.

The drawing shall include the following minimum information; design loads, species and grade of lumber, elevation, plan view, foundation/footing plan, framing plan indicating joist/rafter size, spacing and direction, header sizes, stud wall size, subfloor sheathing thickness and type, exterior wall and roof sheathing thickness and type, beam sizes, R values wall, floor and ceiling, finishes on wall, floor, ceiling, fireplace details, window and door locations with manufacturer's cut sheets.

Plumbing - An isometric drawing for the water system and one for the drainage and venting.  Indicate the type of materials to be used and indicate if the water source and waste disposal is public or private. All plumbing must be done by a plumber registered with Buckingham Township

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Submit heat load / heat gain calculations, plan view drawings indicating duct sizing, type of duct, register location, CFM at registers, baseboard heat locations, cut sheets on heating equipment.

Electrical - Submit a plan view drawing showing the location of all switches, lights, receptacles, fans, smoke detectors, service equipment.

4. Worker's Compensation must be submitted with Buckingham Township named as Certificate holder.

Any questions may be directed to the Department of Permits and Inspections, Buckingham Township

@ 215-794-8836.

Click here for the Building Permit Application Form

Click here for the Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage Form

Click here for a list of Electrical Inspection Agencies

Click here for a Plumbing Permit