Electrical, Mechanical and/or Plumbing Permit Application
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Overview
This document is a permit application form for the City of Altoona, PA. It covers applications for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits for both residential and commercial work.
Inspection Requirements
The form specifies different inspection protocols based on the type of project:
- Commercial Work: An inspection agency is required. Applicants must choose between the Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance or the Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency.
- Residential Work: Contact City Inspector Mike Baldwin at 814-949-2406.
Application Sections
The form is divided into several sections for data entry:
- Type of Permit: Checkboxes for Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Reset.
- Property Information: Fields for property address, project name, owner name/address, and confirmation of whether a building permit has been obtained.
- Contractor Information: Fields for business name, contact phone, and email. It notes that contractors must have a City Business Privilege License, PA HIC License (for residential), or City Contractor License (for commercial), plus proof of insurance.
- Type of Work: Checkboxes for Residential, Commercial, New Building, and Existing Building.
- Description of Work: A section for a written description of the project.
Permit Fees
The second page details specific permit fees:
- Residential Permit Fee: $50. 00
- Commercial Permit Fee: $60. 00
- State Fee: $4. 50
- Re-Set Permit Fee: $50. 00
The form includes detailed tables to list quantities for specific equipment and fixtures (e. g. , water heaters, furnaces, switches, outlets) to calculate the total fees. A note at the bottom clarifies that these fees are in addition to any inspection and plan review fees charged by third-party agencies.
Contact Information
The application is submitted to the Codes & Inspections Department:
- Address: 1301 12th Street, Suite 103, Altoona, PA 16601
- Phone: 814-949-2456
- Fax: 814-949-2203
- Email: inspections@altoonapa. gov