Steve Freeman
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Chief Building Inspector
Building Inspector
Building Information and Permits
Permits are required before performing any new construction or any addition, alteration or repair of existing buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work (exception: all work which requires a permit, but is performed outside business hours for emergency reasons, must be submitted for permit the next business day).
Responsibilities and Services
- Ensure the safety and welfare of the general public by enforcing building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical code regulations within the Town
- Review residential building plans for compliance with the International Codes adopted by the Town
- Review commercial and residential building plans for compliance with the Town's zoning regulations
- Issue building permits for projects found to be in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances
- Perform building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections and require compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances
- Issue Certificates of Occupancy for businesses in the Town
- Review, approve, and issue special permits such as structure-moving, temporary buildings, building demolition, and more
- Oversee the Town's Water Protection Program ensuring that state and local cross-connection control regulations are enforced