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New Lebanon Borough

How to apply for a building permit in New Lebanon Borough, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

New Lebanon Borough — Building Code Official: Jeffrey S Richardson

Coverage
All properties within New Lebanon Borough. Pennsylvania L&I lists New Lebanon Borough as OPT-IN effective 6/15/2004 with Jeffrey S Richardson as the building code official.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Lebanon Borough

Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers generally apply to new construction, additions, many decks and pools, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, and regulated electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work.

Note: No municipality-specific exempt-work list was identified in reviewed public materials. Use Pennsylvania UCC baseline exemptions only after confirming them with the listed permit issuer. Confirm any claimed exemption directly with the municipality or code official before proceeding.

Required documents
  • Permit application
  • Parcel information
  • Plans
  • Contractor details
  • Any triggered zoning, sewage, floodplain, driveway, utility, or planning approvals
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), OPT-IN with amendments. Statewide triennial update effective January 1, 2026.
Permit validity
Verify directly with the active permit issuer; Pennsylvania UCC default commencement and abandonment rules generally apply unless local procedures state otherwise.
Owner-builder
Owners may typically apply directly or through an authorized agent, but the permit holder remains responsible for compliance and inspections.
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing covered work over $5,000 must confirm HICPA registration requirements. Some municipalities or code officials may also require local contractor information or registration.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm the project is within New Lebanon Borough and identify any local zoning, sewage, floodplain, driveway, or subdivision approvals required before UCC permit issuance.
  2. 02
    Contact the listed code official Jeffrey S Richardson at (724) 406-0031 to obtain the active application path, current forms, and any local signoff requirements.
  3. 03
    Submit the permit application with parcel information, plans, contractor details, and any triggered supporting approvals.
  4. 04
    Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work.
  5. 05
    Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or closeout.

Source: New Lebanon Borough — Building Code Official: Jeffrey S Richardson ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (724) 406-0031 — Jeffrey S Richardson (phone)

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, required phase inspections, then final inspection or certificate closeout as applicable.

Source: New Lebanon Borough — Building Code Official: Jeffrey S Richardson ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Lebanon Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in New Lebanon Borough, PA?
Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers generally apply to new construction, additions, many decks and pools, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, and regulated electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in New Lebanon Borough, PA?
To apply for a building permit in New Lebanon Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is within New Lebanon Borough and identify any local zoning, sewage, floodplain, driveway, or subdivision approvals required before UCC permit issuance. 2. Contact the listed code official Jeffrey S Richardson at (724) 406-0031 to obtain the active application path, current forms, and any local signoff requirements. 3. Submit the permit application with parcel information, plans, contractor details, and any triggered supporting approvals. 4. Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work. 5. Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or closeout.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Lebanon Borough, PA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Lebanon Borough, PA via: (724) 406-0031 — Jeffrey S Richardson.
last verified April 2026 source New Lebanon Borough — Building Code Official: Jeffrey S Richardson ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/mercer/new-lebanon-borough

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with New Lebanon Borough — Building Code Official: Jeffrey S Richardson before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.