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Town of North Branford
909 Foxon Road
North Branford CT 06471

Phone: 203-484-6008
Fax: 203-484-6018

Thomas Cowell, Building Official - Email

Effective February 1, 2006 the times to pull a permit will be:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

The Building Department is responsible for monitoring all building activities in Town through the issuance of permits and inspections for all new and renovated buildings, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, fireplaces, demolitions and gas and oil tank installations and removals. Permanent files are maintained for all current projects and, upon completion, are coded and filed for future reference. This department is highly regulated by State Statutes and a close working relationship is maintained with the Fire Marshal's Office.
The Building Department Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday for assistance from our staff: Building Official Thomas Cowell.
Building Permit hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Activities Requiring a Building Permit	Building Permit Application submittal, issuance, and inspection procedures
Required documents when applying for a building permit	Zoning Permit Application Form
Building Permit Application Form	Electrical Permit Form
Mechanical Permit Form	Plumbing Permit Form
Roof/Siding/Window Permit Form	East Shore Health Department
Chapter 123 Scheduled Fees	Building Fees
Roofing/Siding/Window Applications	Call-Before-You-Dig

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Activities Requiring a Building Permit

New construction
Additions to existing buildings - including garages, porches, decks, etc.
Interior work that requires structural work
Finishing off of basements
Swimming pools
Sheds, barns, garages, greenhouses
Wood and gas stoves, fireplaces
Roofing, siding, and replacement windows
Signs
Demolition
Electrical service changes and repairs
Electric, plumbing,, heating, air conditioning and oil tank work done in connection with
a building permit require separate permits for each
Other miscellaneous construction as required by law. Call the Building Office with any
questions or for clarifications

A Zoning Permit is also required for new construction, additions, out building, pools, signs etc.

Homeowners are urged to verify that all contractors have the proper licenses and insurance to do the work they are hired to do. Electricians, Plumbers and HVAC installers are licensed by the State of Connecticut. Home improvements contractors and new home builders must also be registered with the State of Connecticut.

Building Permit Application submittal, issuance, and inspection procedures

If the site is served or to be served by an on-site septic system or a water supply well,
approval from East Shore District Health Department (203)481-4233, is required
prior to building permit.
If there are wetlands or watercourses on the site and located within 100 feet of the
proposed activity, or if the activity may impact a wetland or watercourse, an
application to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Agency may be required.
Contact the Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer at (203)484-6010 to discuss this
matter.
A site plan or special use approval may be required from the Planning and Zoning
Commission, generally for commercial development, accessory dwelling units, or food
establishments.
After obtaining any required Planning and Zoning Commission and/or Wetland
Commission approvals for a project, the permit application may be submitted to the
Building Department.
For new structures, after the foundation is constructed and inspected, an as-built
survey showing the foundation location must be submitted. All mechanical, electrical,
or other permits, including Sanitary Sewer Connection Permit must be obtained, if
applicable. Building inspections will be conducted during construction. A list of
required inspections will be supplied with the permit.
After all construction and site work is completed, contact the Building Official and the
Zoning Enforcement Officer for a final Certificate of Occupancy inspection.
When all work has been completed and approved by the Building Official and Zoning
Enforcement Officer, a Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Zoning Compliance
will be issued.

Submittal requirements to apply for a Building Permit

The following items are required to be submitted when applying for a building permit:

Completed building permit application, zoning permit application form with owner's
signature and plot plan.
Planning and Zoning Commission approval, if applicable.
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency approval, if applicable.
Flood permit approval, if applicable.
East Shore Health Department Approval, if applicable (if building is served
by septic system and/or well).
Construction plans (2 sets).
Proof of Workman's Compensation Insurance.
Contractor's name, address, telephone number and a copy of license and/or
registration.
Applicable Building and Zoning fees.

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