Additional Information and Links:

• Building Code Ordinance
• Building Permit Application
• 911 Number Assignment Application
• Fee Schedule
• Residential Energy Code
• Class VI Road Policy
• Building Setback Reference Chart
• Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
• Driveway Permit
• Floodplain Development Ordinance
• Zoning Ordinance
• Septic - Frequently Asked Questions
  
  Note per the Class VI Road Policy: No structure shall be constructed or placed on any Class VI Road.

When do I need to obtain a Building Permit?

• Interior renovations
• Additions of any size - residential, commercial, industrial
• Enlarging existing structures, rooms or spaces
• Creating new rooms or spaces within a structure
• Structural changes or repairs
• Dormers
• Demolitions of all or part of a structure
• New or replacement structures, including sheds, pools, decks, garages, carports, etc.
• Changes in Use or Occupancy
• Expansion or changes to electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire protection systems

Do I need to obtain a permit for repairs?

Ordinary repairs, classified as normal maintenance, do not require a permit. In general, to be considered a repair the item which is being repaired must already exist. Types of work may include:

• Painting or wallpapering
• Repairing floors or carpets
• Repairing interior trim, walls (this does not include demolition and reconstruction)
• Repairing cabinets or countertops
• Repairing roofs, windows, doors or siding

It is your responsibility to arrange for any inspections.

To arrange for an inspection, at least two days in advance call the Building Inspector. Feel free to call the Select Board office, 603-456-2298 ext. 1 if you have questions about your project.