Building Department

 
 
Peter Zvingilas  -  
Building Official
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Wetlands Enforcement Officer

Shannon Webster  -   
Administrative Assistant
 
Building Department Hours:
 

Phone Number: 860-376-7060 x 110

Fax Number 860-376-3789

  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

 

8:30am – 4:00pm

Thursday

 

8:30am – 6:30pm

Friday
 

8:30am – 1:00pm

 
 
   
Building Department Services
Zoning / Wetlands Enforcement
   
  • Plan review of all proposed structures.
  • Inspections and enforcement according to the Connecticut State Building Codes, relative to the manner of construction and materials to be used in the erection, addition to, alteration, repair, removal, demolition or installation of service equipment and the location, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures.
 
  • Grants approval of all building materials, dimensions, structural integrity and zoning compliance.
  • All building records are public information and are available for viewing during Town Hall hours.
  • Investigates complaints received, and issues if necessary orders with re-inspection to ensure compliance. The Enforcement Officer has the authority to turn non-compliant issues over th the Town Attorneys for legal action.
  • May order immediate cease and desist of actions in any form that is in the interest of code compliance or public safety and general welfare.
 

Building Department Permits:

 
   
  • Houses, Garages, Additions, Trailers
  • Sheds, Gazebos, Barns (or other farm structures)
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Gas, Plumbing, and
  • Wood stoves, Chimneys, Signage

Electrical

  • Alterations, Repairs, Siding, Roofing, Windows,
  • Swimming pools, Decks, Porches, Sunrooms

and Doors

  • Demolitions, Moving of Structures, Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Compliance
   
Should you have any question whether a permit is required and is not listed above please
contact the office we would be glad to help you!
 

NOTICE

SENIOR PROPERTY OWNERS EXEMPT FROM FEES FOR CERTAIN BUILDING PERMITS

 

No fee shall be required for a permit to replace or upgrade the roofing, siding, windows, or electrical or heating system of an owner-occupied, single-family home if at least one of the record owners is aged 62 or over.  Such owner shall be required to provide proof of age in order to obtain this exemption.

 

DRIVEWAY APRON BOND RELEASES

For ALL Driveway Apron Bond Releases or for any questions regarding Driveway Apron Bond Releases, please call Todd Babbitt, Superintendent of Roads at 860-213-1522
 

  Click on Links of Interest   for more links

 

Permit Applications and Forms

BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

Building & Health Complaint Form

Guideline for Certificate of Occupancy

OPM: Furnace and Boiler Replacement Rebate Program

BUILDING PERMIT GUIDELINE SHEET
 

 

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