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I. The Assessor's office must sign the Building Departmswt approval f ~ r m and list the map, block, and lcst numbers. This sign-Off is required far 218 siding, roofing, remodeling, renovations, and for 811 ~ E W projects..

2. The Tsx Collector's ORce must sign the Building Departmsnt approval form. bfiy and a/! kxss on that propem must be paid. This Is required ias ail building projects.

3. An applic&ion to Planning and Zoning mgst,be submitted and a Zoning Perm% issued. The Zoning Officer must also sign the Building Depzrhent A p p r ~ v ~ l form. This sign-cff is wquired for change of footprint, change of &e, change ~f classificztion, (open deck ict enclosed porch for example). There may be athers. Get the proper stre~~ouse number from "Le Zoning @Ecar~TTo~.m Ranner.

4. Waste ;dispssai system: You must obtain apprgvat and the appraprizte sige-af-f from the SaniisAan cr the W.P.C.A. informa~iion on building siz&, use, [omjion, and any associated fees may be required.,

5. public Works: All Contractors must be licyged; insured and i$onded to work dthtn the roadway right of wsy. Appllciinls must obtain an exczvztionldive~ay permit from the Department of $trb[Ec k4Forks and/or a signzturs'on the Interdepai$merr"eai sign off shest .

6. Submit two sets of plans far an application to construct or alter a one or firnily horns or accessory building. There shati be thrse sets for any othsr type of building (third ssi is for the Fire ~arshal's-rsview). No multi-family or commercial permiis ~ r i i l be issusd until the Fiw k6araha! has signed the spprovsl sheet. Please diovd a minimum ef 5 warking.. days and a mzximurn of 30 days for revisw of ail plans.

SITE PLAN: Musf show the Eo~ation of aff existing buiidings, S E E propossd mnsfructi~n, WE\! locztion (or city water connection, septic or sewer iirre i~cstion, wei!ands (I any), driv~way locztion, properky lines and diman&ons, satbacks, and id aress. Site plans nus% be signed and sealed bj the sur@e)rbor.

Bhgf DDiNG PL4HS: Must c~irtaln a f~undaGsn pian, Wosr ~ I B R S , sactian t h ~ ~ u g h the blsETdBng, exterior elsvatlcms, and detaEEs of any unusuzI o ~ E ? s ~ F E $ G ~ ~ o ~ . .A!i dln~enslorts, structurd inf~rnstion, window sizes, siaisway infomatian, smske detector 1~eatielns,

I etc., must bs an site plans. Plsaezr ssfer f~ the attached checkBist psr drakfib<ngs.



0- -3 Tows OX f Eymo~ih Procedures to follow in obtaining a. Buildbe Pemit, p z ~ z 2 0f 7

CHECK LIST OF ITEMS TO SUBMIT WITH PERMIT APPLICATION

me foliowing ir$ormaiion is offeered as a check list of L m s vvhich should be included on th! drawings submitted to the Building Department with the appl'rc3'iisn for a building permit. cf7eckiIst suggests locations where information should be shown. in fsct, as long as all the informetion is inciuded, the layout of the drawings is up to the praparer. his list is to be us as a guideline only, and additional infonetion may be required depending on individuzl applications. In accordance with stste ststute, plans for certain building types must be prepared by a registered airchikct or licensed professional engineer.

+I. Two copies a f plans sse required far one snd two famiiy residential projects (nevi, sdditi or rstnodel). A Wird set 0f plans is required ~ Q F the Fire Marshel for all mttlti-iznily, commercizl, er inbtts-in'af projects.

2. Ths f~lfo'~viwg i;-rformatiorm must be included an pfans: e O~vfaer~s name, designer's name, 2nd jab location.

Use group and construction type. o SczEe of drzwings.

Faurtdaiion infcrmaflon ~gquired: Q Concrete nix to be used. s Footing size and depth beluiv grade; ke)way size 3 Foundation v~afi materia/, thickness, and height. o Anchor bolt size and spacing. a Damp-proofing infamatian. 6 Footing drain infarmscfton. e Size and tocafiorp of basement windows or crawl space ventilation Eouvers.

4. Struc-iurat information reqtilreci: Carrying beam size and msterizil; column spacing

e For v~~ood frame ~"tsbsctuses: Roor joist, ceiting joist, c-after, collar tie and stud size and spacing. Species as,d grade of framing i~tmber. Sheafhirzg naatsrisi and thickness.

s For other types of structural systems: campleie dstslls at?d strmturel plans. !rr68r7ciiow and d o ~ s Reader materia! and sfme.

9 En the event of any utgtusual loading conditions or' framing mndfions, cgmplefe detsils wiit be required.

s tf zny exterior decks or psrches are planned, sirudu~al information Es ~eqwiied in addition t~ stair and raifing dstails.

ts Fire-stopping dehalts sf: dropped celtings, fbor penetrations (far ducts, pipes or chirnrteys), Sof-;ri:s, etc.



jm Floor plane shouid show: Q Ove~alB building dimensions and area of building

Room dImensions.and use of 800m8 I 0 Doer and window sires (denote which :hwiddws me& egress requirements for sleeping I rooms). Percentage of glasb area (of room size) in each habitable room.

Stair locztions: tread end riser din-knsions, hezisdidroom, and handrail height and detaiis. ; s Smoke detector locstlosms.

,%;B~c access leeation and size. Firspgace and chimney Information including type, size, hearth msterfai and size, and clearancs to framing members.

s Fire separations betfleen garage 2nd hbuse.

63. Secti~ns shoerid show: e Ceiting height. s Rcstef pitch and gesmetry.

fnsufation thickness and R vafue.

7. Extsrioi elevations sheuid stscw: a Siding materia! and configuratisn. .

Roofing material. Flashing Inform2~a-;'h~w. At36 and roof ventiiation system. Chimney height shove surroundi~g roof. Moisture barrier under basement slab and garsge slsb if heated. If garage is not healed, thGn vvirs mesh is ~ e q u i r ~ d .

Footings shall bs supported on undisturbed soil. if stme or BII is edded an Engineer shell submit a sealed repail to the Buildi~g Dept. detailing We ieq~ired plsceemert snd testing of such rn&erial.

1.; you are having an aiam systsm installed - an eiectFical permit is rsquired br its instaliation.

Enclosed sscessible space under stairs ,shslf heve walls and a~%frits prizkckid on the sncicsed side with %' iypsurn board.



Town of Plymoahth Procedures to follow b o b t ~ a a Buildko, $ e l ~ t , gage - 4 of7

Faoti.ng - Rebar shzII be installed before footings 2r3 inspected. . Foundation W d s - Only if rebir is required by construction documents. Poly vapor barrier under slabs. Footing drains and waterproofing. Rough Framing. Rough Etectrice!. Rough Plumbing. Rough Mechanical. Insulation. Fireplace inspections:

Hearth must be inspected befors pouring. e Smoke-shelf and throahust be inspected before concealing.

Fire separation assemblies bsfore taping. (Includes garages in single fsmiiy ciwelIIngs. Electrical and water trenches. Fical irispedion: ail etedricei, plumbing, heating, zrrd safety related i b m s must be conpieta. PJI o%sr department appravzis m ~ s i be obtainsd bs f~ re a ~er i i f ichk of Occupancy (C.O.) v$iiiil be issued. Pick up a C.O. sign-& sheet 'ct the Building Depsft~en-L office st Eeast (t 0) tzn dzys before a C.O. is needed.



The following list is w b t may be required for We Torrington Area Healtl~ District (TbWD) if the homeowner has eiil~er well or sepbc. The licensed well driller is required to obtain a well permit. Thers shall be a wefl completion report turned in to the.Sanitarian TAHD. There shaii also be the fofi~wing wakr tests:

s Becieria - e Chen~fcaO

e PhysicaI and Vbketile Organis Compound%

Ali neF4 Septic Spkems must be designed by a Pmfessianal Engineer. The Santkden must witness a!! deep hole tests. Please allow a minimum of (10) -Len working days far plan review. The fdlcwing documents must be submitted to TWD for epprotbal:

Application (2) Copies of the Septic Pkns (1) Copy of House Plans

A Licensed Ortsfztlsr mus"L~fac;"e T M D (48) Forty-eight hmss prbr ta the stad of constmction. T M D must Inspect %he insta8latisra OF aft septic syst3ms. Upon cemp!etisn a Permit to Discharge sh&8 be issued. A Permit to Discharge is requirsd to obtain a @eriE@cste 6f ~ C C U . E Q B W @ ~ .

The Sawitadzn's eRce is open Bjedwesday, 8:OQ to i2:00 and Friday from t0:-30 to j2:OQ. The ~ R c e phone number during these hours is 5854034. The Tcxringbn n%ce CBR be reached dirsciiy at ?-860-489-0436 at any other time. Bob Smith Fs the Sanftarisn assigned to the Town of PIynoteth.



Town of BIym~10~tb Procedures to foElo~ h-r obt~ebino, 2 Building Permit,

'i . If a septic system is required see the SAPblTRWtAN for necessary perk tsst and permi$, dhervdise contact Water Pollution Control Authority.

2. Contact the zgni_ng-&VetBanc& Enforcemefit Oificer - -. . -- to dstermlne: -

a) whether the parcel lies in or near wetlands and may requke a aderrnit from thzt ~crnrnission.- A certified soil survey may be required.

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b) If the proposed use is a permittsd use in the applicable zone. c) li a special permit is required. d) If site plan approval is required by the Pfanning & Zoning Commission. ef li a performance bond is required.

3. Check the Flood !-!qzard Map.

4. Contact the Public Works Department for any permits or comments from that department.

5. In the event a Z.B.A. Variance has been applied for end issued, f h s variance must be filed with "the Town Cierk, and a copy of the same must be submitted with the appIimtion far the Zoning Permit. A A.B.A.'Variance does not exempt one from obfairrlng the requirecl zoning zrad building permits.

8. Submit an appiication with ALE. REQUtRED 81GNATUWE8, aiong vdth W\;"O (2) GERT%FIED 4-2 PLOT PLANS.

7. AWer obtaining the Zoning Permit contad the Building Official to obtain BUILDENO FEERMETS.

8. 3 BEiore'applying with the Buifdirrg Department for a Certificate of Use and CcmpiiancelCertificate of Occupancy review thz check list issued with your Zoiiing Permit ic be sure that 211 items required hzve been addressedlconpieted. All items must be sati~fied before Zoning will sign-OE .Far your CefiiRzate.

- t he ZareinghVetEandss Enforcemecat O ~ ~ C E F ' S normsf work schedule is as f~if~\ftis:

Fdenday - Friday 8:OQ acme = 4 :00 p.m. Q%ca Hours: 8:08 a.m. - i0:00 a.m. Field Inspec-tions: 20:00 a.m. - 1%:00 p.m.

Fax: (860) 334-2564

881L AND EROSlON CONTROL METMODS "ptPifBLk BE REQUIRED BfBEl+j THERE IS A CONCERN QF RUNOF& OR WgASHOUBS OpJFQ AAD,RQBt@HG PROPERTES OR TC@$N RQRDS. {Ref. PEP g54)



.WD!TlOWb INFQWMATlON and WEQUBWEMENTS

e H a ~ e you thought of inshlllng a residentid sprinkler system? lnsuragce companies typically give some soFt of reduction for houses with an appr~\red sprinjde~ system installed. In homes that are protected with a system, 90% offires &re cantrolled with only 1 head operating. The typical cost is around 5% of the Cost of the - new home.

- I h e hoies that are drilled in B e sills at the floor and ceiling igvel are required to be sealad with a caulking that meets fsASTh4 138. This is a tested Nbn-Combustible caulk.

= V$at5spmofing is RO-w requlrsd an ail storage and living spam beiowgrade. if you are going to do damp proofing only, then you must show the Building inspedor, by using a soil scientist, that it meets the 2003 t RC.

If there is enclosed usaibEe spacs under bfouh skirs, the underside of "re stairs shafF have 1 IT sheetrock instalfed for sepzrstion.

Fifeplaces now require outside air for.combttsticm, minimum passagedmy is 6 squars inches. Maximum is 55 square inches.

P 00065 to the garage area sFna!i be seif dosing 2nd eqrrivslertt to ? 34" solid core door.

e The maximum cross section for a non-circular handral[ has b o w rsciucecj to 2 114" . 2. msximum.

9 We are now under the 2003 Internationd h e r g y ~onseivdion Code. The~e ere many w a w items IR this code.

Thank you f ~ r your cooperation.



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