Building Department

Function and Services

What We Do:

We receive permit applications, review building and site plans, assist applicants through the various agencies, answer questions, and try to protect the Town and the public's general health, safety and welfare.

When a Building Permit is required

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

Contact us if you need help on:

• Building permit applications (construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the Building Code).
• Building inspection schedules
• Signage on property
• Issuance of house numbers

More Information

NOTE: Many projects requiring a Building Permit also require other permits such as a zoning permit from the Town Zoning Enforcement Officer and various approvals or permits from the Northeast District Department of Health or other State or Federal Agencies or Departments prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. It is the applicant’s responsibility to manage their project and all applicable applications and permits.