Inspections

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Inspections are required by Upper Macungie Township and are completed by Township Inspectors. To schedule any inspection call 610-395-4892. Re-inspection fees apply.

Important Inspection Information

  • Fee Schedule
  • Call 48 hours in advance. Use the permit number and the address shown on the permit card when calling for inspections. Permit holders give this information to onsite workers.
  • Footers: Before pouring concrete but after forms, holes and trenches are complete. Tie-downs when required.
  • Foundation: After coating before backfill.
  • Slab/Rebar/Trench & Anything Below Grade: (i.e. plumbing, mechanical or electrical) before they are covered.
  • Foundation location must be submitted to the Zoning Officer for approval prior to framing. Submit PA registered land surveyor’s sealed originals only – no faxed copies accepted.
  • Sewer Lateral Connection: Call 610-395-4892 ext. 132
  • Rough Inspections: Frame, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, air tests and hydrostatic test (sprinklers) after fire caulking is completed but before insulating or closing walls or concealing piping.
  • Insulation: Before drywall. Supply Energy compliance information (onsite) and Certification of any blown in insulation.
  • Wallboard: Installed but not taped.
  • Final Above Ceiling: Before acoustical ceiling tile (ACT) installation.
  • Final Grading & Site Work
  • Final Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Fire Protection & Accessibility: If applicable.
  • Balancing Report for HVAC work.
  • Certificate of Occupancy will be issued within five (5) business days after all inspections are satisfactorily completed and recorded.
  • Always call before you dig – Pennsylvania One-Call system, Inc. Call 811 or on the web at www.pa811.org
  • Before any curbs are cut or removed contact Keystone Consulting Engineers at 610-395-0971 to schedule an inspection.

Industrial/Commercial Customers

Lehigh County Authority
1053 Spruce Street
PO Box 3348
Allentown, PA 18106
610-398-2503
610-398-8413 Fax

  • A minimum of two (2) weeks advanced notice is needed to schedule a fire flow pump test.
  • Phone requests must be followed up in writing including the location of the test, type of test, duration of the test, and maximum flow rate (GPM) anticipated during the test.
  • Please schedule as close to 10am as possible to minimize the impact on LCA’s operation.

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