The Town Manager appoints the Building Commissioner who in turn appoints the Wiring Inspector and Gas and Plumbing inspectors. The inspectors are paid by the Town per inspection. The fees which they collect are turned over to the town as income.
Permits are needed from the Building Department for all construction including swimming pools and the installation of wood stoves. Building permit applications also require Board of Health, Zoning Authority and Conservation Commission approval.
Notice:
Seventh Edition of the Code for Single and Two Family Dwellings
As of April 1, 2007
The new code for single and two family dwellings will be in full effect.
An applicant may choose between the 6th edition or the 7th edition for six months.
As of October 1, 2007
The 7th edition will be the only official version in use.
