Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement plays an important role in the community, not only with regard to new construction, but also with the repair and alteration of existing buildings. The public need for protection from disaster due to fire, structural collapse, and general deterioration underscores the need for modern codes and their proper administration.
Applying for a permit allows the Town to review the project for safety and compliance with federal, state, and local codes. It also insures the project complies with the Town’s Zoning Ordinance. Subsequent inspections help determine if the project is being completed to code and as designed.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When do I need a permit?
Permits are required for work to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system.
Ordinary repairs do not require a permit or any notification to the Building Official. However, ordinary repairs do not include the following:
- Cutting away of any wall, partition, or portion thereof
- Removal of any structural beam or load bearing support
- Removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.
- Addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas piping, soil waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring, or mechanical work (water heaters, boilers, and furnaces) and affecting public health or general safety.
How do I obtain a permit?
Permit application packets are available below or can be picked up at Town Hall Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Once you have completed filling out your application form and return the completed application and all required supplemental documentation to Town Hall, the Building Inspector will review your application. Once the Building Inspector approves your application it goes before the Board of Selectmen for approval. When your permit is approved, you will be notified. Fees are due at the time you pick up a copy of your approved application.
How do I set up an inspection and can I schedule a time?
To schedule an inspection, call John Kendall, Building Inspector at 603-562-6363
Forms
Building Permit Application Guide
Things to Remember During Construction
Sample Plot Plans/Elevation Drawings
The Building Permit forms are available in a packet at Town Hall; forms are available online for your convenience. If the applicant obtains the permit online it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that they have completed the entire application and submitted the appropriate forms.
An energy audit will need to be submitted for any new construction or any additions to structures that will be heated (other than by a woodstove). Please refer to this website for the proper paperwork.
Once your Building Permit Application is complete, please contact Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector John Kendall to schedule an appointment. He can be reached at 603-562-6363. His email address is [email protected]. Questions pertaining to the Permit process or questions about how to fill out the Application should be directed to the Building Inspector.
Please allow up to one month for processing. Once your Permit Application is approved you will be contacted to pick up your approved Building Permit and to pay the Permit Fee.