Building Permit Application Requirements
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Completed Permit Application -
Building permit application forms are available in the Building Inspector’s
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Plot Plan / Site Plan - An accurate
plot plan illustrating the subject premises shall be submitted with
each permit application. The plot plan shall show the configuration
of the lot, existing buildings thereon and all proposed expansions. |
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Building Plans - Detailed building
plans shall be submitted with each building permit application. Minimum
submittals shall include foundation plans, floor plans, and respective
framing sections. |
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Foundation Certification - Subsequent
to the installation of the foundation system and prior to the construction
of the superstructure, a plot plan prepared by a registered professional
surveyor shall be submitted to the Building Inspector’s office. |
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Commercial - Detailed plans prepared
by a registered professional architect or engineer shall be submitted
with each building permit application. Construction Control Affidavits
shall also be submitted in accordance with Section 116 of the State
Building Code. |
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Fire Protection Signaling System - Detailed
plans prepared by a registered professional architect or engineer
shall be submitted with each building permit application and to the
Fire Department. |
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Sprinkler Systems - Detailed plans prepared
by a registered professional architect or engineer shall be submitted
with each building permit application and to the Fire Department. |
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Residential (single family homes,
additions, alterations) - The permit application shall be circulated
to the various town departments to ensure the correct street address,
availability of electric, water and sewer services, street access,
etc. |
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Smoke Detector - A smoke detector permit
shall be obtained for each new residential building or if an additional
bedroom(s) is to be created within and added to an existing structure.
If an additional bedroom(s) is to be created within and added to an
existing structure, the entire structure must be equipped with a detection
system complying with the current provisions of Section 3603.16 of
the State Building Code. |
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Decks - A building permit is required
for the construction of all decks. Plans shall be submitted showing
the proposed construction, including footing sizes and spacing, columns,
supporting beams, floor framing and guardrail and handrail details. |
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Pools - A building permit is required
for the installation of all inground swimming pools and above ground
swimming pools exceeding 200 sq. ft. in surface area. All pools
with a water depth of 24 in. or more shall be enclosed in accordance
with Section 421 of the State Building Code.
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Additions - A building permit is required
for the expansion or all buildings, structural alterations, changes
in use or similar projects. |
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Additional Submittals |
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Copies of Licenses - Copies of Construction
Supervisor’s and Home Improve Registrations Licenses, if applicable,
shall be submitted with all building permit applications. |
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Certificate of Workers Compensation Insurance
- Certificate of Workers Compensation Insurance shall be submitted
with all building permit applications. |
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Construction Control Affidavits (if applicable)
shall be submitted with all building permit applications. |
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Letter of Authorization - A Letter of
Authorization signed by the property owner shall be submitted with
all building permit applications if the application is being submitted
by an individual owner than the owner of the property. |
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Energy Code Compliance - A copy of the
Energy Code Compliance Form(s), if applicable, shall be submitted
with all building permit applications. |
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Demolition/Construction Debris Disposal
Site Location - Applications for the demolition of a building or structure
shall include information concerning the site where such debris is
to be disposed. |
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