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Building Department

A detailed construction plan must be submitted to the Building Inspector before a Building Permit can be issued. The reason for this procedure is to assure that the project you are planning will meet the Building Code. If you were to build a project without proper plan review, your project may be rejected and this would surely cost extra time and money.

Following is a list of items that should be included on the building plan.

· Draw the plan neatly and to scale (1/4” per foot etc.

· Show a plan view or overhead showing size of building with doors and window openings. Label each room as to the use of that room.

· Show a cross section or a side view of the foundation type that will be used in this project.

· Show a cross section or elevation of any wall section showing floor joist, studs, wall plates, ceiling joists rafters and roofing materials.

· Show a detail of any guardrails and handrail systems at landings, decks and stairways.

· Any bedroom addition must show an egress size window in each of the bedrooms.

· As of September 1, 2004, the 2003 version of the International Residential Code is in effect. This code document can be purchased with forms from this office.

Construction Plan Requirements

As of May 1, 1999, when the latest version of the CT State Building Code was adopted, you may not be aware of the following:

#15 lb. felt is required under all new and stripped roofs. This has been in the code since shingles were invented.

A 36” strip of ice and water type membrane is required on all eave edges.

If the wind speed rating of your town is 100 miles per hour or greater, six nails are required in each three tab or architectural shingle. Most towns are 100 mph or greater.

During the process of your roofing job, please call for an inspection to verify these Building Code requirements.

Attention all Roofers

What Are You Doing?

This is what you will need