New Construction Requiring Permits
- Any type of new building
- In ground lawn sprinkler system
- Radon mitigation work
- Oil / gas tank removal
- New residential dwelling
- Finished basement / attic
- Add water connection
- Oil / gas tank installation
- Additions
- Paneling
- Fire / burglary system
- Water treatment systems
- Dormers
- Fireplace / woodstove Sheds
- Wood burning stoves
- Demolition of a structure
- Pole Barn
- Run-In sheds
- Hot Tubs
- Decks
- Hot water heater
- Indoor Riding Arena
- Generator
- All new Electrical and/or Plumbing work
- Furnace / boiler
- Tent over 900 sq ft-
- Town Zoning Approval
- Fences exceeding 6 feet
- Add new Air Conditioning
- Pool Installations
Repair or Replacement Requiring Permits
- Air Conditioning
- Windows if not the same size
- Boiler / Furnace
- Propane tanks (if outside)
- Gas Piping
- Replacement of shower valve
- Upgrade / or / replace electrical service
- Relining chimney
- Replacement roofing
- Alteration of kitchen or bathroom
- Vinyl / aluminum / wood siding
Ordinary Repairs NOT Requiring Permits
- The replacement of any glass with the same type; installation or replacement of any door or window, as long as the net clear opening of the window is not reduced, and no wood framing members are added or removed.
- The repair or replacement of
- Gutters & leaders
- Any one plumbing fixture or faucet except shower valves
- Any electrical receptacle, switch, or light fixture except GFI circuits.
- Replacement of a smoke detector with a similar detector.
Emergency Repairs
- When a condition occurs that affects the environmental conditions of an occupied space, that condition may be considered an Emergency Repair. The replacements of a furnace or hot water heater are examples. When this happens you are required to call the Construction Office to obtain and pay for a permit within 5 business days after the work is completed.