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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lower Merion Township
Residential permits accepted online for demo, new construction, plumbing, electric, HVAC, roofing, and other listed categories; additional commercial forms are also posted.
Note: No single consolidated exempt-work list was found. Verify exemptions directly with the Building Division before assuming a project is exempt.
- Permit application
- Project checklist where applicable
- Plans
- Permit Plan Compliance Form
- Contractor license paperwork
- Worker's compensation addendum where required
- Project-specific addenda
- Building code
- Pennsylvania UCC updated to 2018 International Codes, with NEC 2017, NFPA 72 2017, and NFPA 13 2017 as adopted references.
- Permit validity
- Contractor licenses expire December 31 each year; permit expiration not clearly stated on public pages.
- Owner-builder
- Residential owners may submit permit applications depending on permit type; contractor licensing still applies where work is contracted out.
- Contractor requirements
- Township contractor license required for applicable trades/contractors; township posts contractor application, renewal form, and licensed contractor list.
Source: Building and Planning Department, Building Division ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm permit type and collect the correct building/trade application and checklist from the Building Division page.
- 02 Submit the completed application, plans, and Permit Plan Compliance Form through the online permitting portal or by paper drop-off.
- 03 Pay permit fees at application; include contractor license/insurance materials where required.
- 04 Building Division reviews the submission and issues comments or approval under the current Pennsylvania/UCC code cycle.
- 05 After issuance, perform work, request required inspections, and complete any final approvals or certificates as applicable.
Source: Building and Planning Department, Building Division ↗
Fee schedule
Lower Merion Township building permit fees
Permit fees due at time of permit application; fee PDF notes included PA state training and TRAISR fees per application.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- TRAISR Online Permitting Portal (online)
- Building Division Contact (phone)
Typical sequence: Project-specific by permit type, with building/trade finals and any required intermediate inspections. Follow-up inspection may be free once, with additional inspections charged under the fee schedule.
Source: Building and Planning Department, Building Division ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Lower Merion Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lower Merion Township, PA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Lower Merion Township, PA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lower Merion Township, PA? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lower Merion Township, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Planning Department, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.