Building Department

Overview

The mission of the Cheshire Building Inspection Department is to promote the safe construction and use of commercial and residential buildings through the enforcement of the State Building Code.

The Building Official and his staff are state-certified to issue Building and Mechanical Permits as required by the State Building Code, including but not limited to:

• Electrical permits
• Plumbing permits
• Sewer connection permits
• Heating and air conditioning permits
• Fuel tank permits
• Demolition permits
• Building permits for commercial and residential buildings and additions Certificates of Occupancy on new construction and additions

Permits Are Required for Residential & Commercial Projects Including but Not Limited to:

• New Construction
• Additions (also including garages, porches, decks)
• Renovations
• Interior structural work
• Electrical service changes and repairs
• Outbuildings - barns, garages, greenhouses
• Installation of wood and gas stoves, fireplaces
• Roofing, siding, replacement windows
• Demolition work
• Swimming pools (both in-ground above above-ground)
• Sewer connections
• Oil tanks

Additional Information

• During the busy season, please allow a lead time of 10-14 business days for Town inspections.
• Please follow the guidelines within Chapter 33 IBC (Safeguards During Construction) when potentially creating a hazard during construction.
• Please "Call Before You Dig" (811 or 800-922-4455 for all earth removal projects.

Homeowners should be sure that all contractors are licensed to do the work they are hired to do. Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC installers, and sewer installers all must have a license issued by the State of Connecticut. Home improvement contractors and new home builders must also be registered with the State of Connecticut.

Building permit projects often require Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and/or Sewer permits, as well as a Zoning Permit.

No refunds will be given on any permit payments.