Codes : Residential New Construction

Check the Zoning Dimensional Table
Check the Building Permit Application
Permits are accepted and issued 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 4:00-5:00 p.m. ONLY.

Fee:
Residential New Construction:
      Finished = .50cents per square foot, with a minimum fee of $50.00
      Unfinished = .30cents per square foot, with a minimum fee of $50.00

Alterations: based on the estimated construction value, $7.50 per $1,000 with a minimum of $50.00

Foundation:  New = $50.00 flat fee             Addition = $40.00 flat fee

Permits are issued 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 4:00-5:00 p.m. ONLY.

Check the Building Permit Application

The provisions of the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

Exception: Existing buildings undergoing repair, alteration or additions, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code.

The purpose of this code is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare, through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.

A large building project requires 3 sets of plans. One for the Building Inspector and two for the Fire Dept.

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2009 EDITION

INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2009 EDITION

INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2009 EDITION

INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2009 EDITION

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2009 EDITION