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Document · Posted February 6, 2023

Residential Building Permit Application

A residential building permit application form from the City of Pottsville Code Enforcement & Zoning Office for property owners or their authorized agents requesting permits for residential construction projects.

Where to Submit

City of Pottsville Code Enforcement & Zoning Office, 401 N. Centre Street, PO Box 50, Pottsville, PA 17901. Phone: (570) 622-1234.

Required Inspections

Review and inspection of the construction process is required to assure code compliance. The following are the minimum residential inspection approval requirements:

  1. Footings — After excavation and any forming, prior to concrete pour.
  2. Foundation — After construction, prior to backfill, complete with foundation drains, damp proofing and embedded anchor bolts and before any framing, including sill plate.
  3. Framing & Rough In — After structural construction, prior to insulation and interior wall covering. Plumbing, electrical, etc. shall be "roughed in".
  4. Insulation — After approval of framing and rough in prior to installation of wallboard.
  5. Wallboard Inspection — After installation, prior to applying finish material.
  6. Final — After structural completion, with all fixtures complete and functional.

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