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Commercial Tenant Fit Out Requirements
REQUIRED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION 1. Building Permit/Use and Occupancy Permit applications completed and signed. Be advised - incomplete applications will be returned. 2. Two (2) sets of signed and sealed construction drawings, including mechanical, electrical and fire suppression. 3. The building permit fee is based on the costs of construction for the building and electrical portion of the job. Do not include the costs of plumbing, sprinklers and mechanical; all require their own permit. Cosmetic work, i.e. painting, carpeting and shelving, etc. can also be deducted from the costs of construction. 4. Permit fee is based upon $40 for the first $1,000 and $30 for each additional $1, 000, or fraction thereof. PA Surcharge is $4.00 5. Use and Occupancy Permit is required prior to tenant move-in. It is based on the square footage of the space - $125 for spaces <10,000 square feet and $230 for spaces >10,000 square feet. 6. Plans review and issuance of permit can take up to 15 working days. King of Prussia Mall building permits require landlord approval. 7. Twenty-four (24) hour notice is required for any request for inspection. 8. Construction hours are limited to 0700-2100 hours on Mondays through Fridays and 0800 to 2100 hours on the weekends. These restrictions are waived if the sound from the construction cannot be heard off the property. 9. All contractors associated with the job must apply to Upper Merion Township for all applicable permits and, in addition, contractor and business privilege registrations. A list of work that requires permits can be found by clicking here.
Please note that as of July 1, 2004, Upper Merion Township now adheres to the Pennsylvania Uniform Constrution Code - WITH AMENDMENTS. You may view a copy of the Upper Merion Township Ordinances in PDF format which adopt the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC) with amendments by clicking here.
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