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Building
The following is a step-by-step list of
our Building Permit procedures, fees, and other notes that may assist you
in understanding the regulations involved.
1. Applications may be obtained at the
Township Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., or by mail.
Checks are payable to Lehman
Township. Inspector
is available Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
2. The Township requires a completed
Building Permit application (signed and dated), copy of deed, copy of
survey, copy of site plan, 3 sets of Building Plans, signed Trespass
Waiver, Agent authorization (if applicable), Workers Compensation Insurance
form and check payable to Lehman Township (see Building Fees).
BUILDING FEES
Minimum fee required: $50.00
Living space: multiply total square footage by 0.562
Garage: multiply total square footage by 0.141
Deck: multiply total square footage by 0.109
3. Once the Building Inspector has
approved your application, you will be responsible for inspection requests.
Some of the various inspections involved include: footers, foundation,
concrete slab, rough plumbing, framing & masonry, special and final
inspections.
** PLEASE NOTE that after the foundation is in, all work MUST
cease until a Certified Foundation Survey Plan has been submitted, reviewed
and approved by the Building and Zoning Officers. Inspection requests may
be telephoned in during regular business hours, and will be placed in the
Inspection Log Book for the following business day. However, a request for FINAL
INSPECTION MUST BE IN WRITING
ON PROVIDED FORM. To save
time and re-inspection fee costs, make arrangements in advance so that the
Building Inspector has access to the areas he will need to inspect. All
temporary/permanent stairs must be installed.
4. In order to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy, an Electrical Certificate, if applicable, must be submitted to
the Building Inspector prior to the Final Inspection. Final Inspection
to be submitted on provided form.
The Township also requires, prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, an inspection certificate,
provided by a qualified individual, for all buildings using a gas appliance
and any energy connection, other than electric, to verify that the
installation is safe and in accordance with the manufacturers or trade
specifications.
5. Occupancy of any structure prior to
the Certificate of Occupancy's issuance is unlawful, and will not be
permitted. Avoid problems. If your builder has informed you of job
completion, consult the Township Office to verify that your Certificate of
Occupancy has been issued.
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