Residential Permit Requirements Checklist

Requirements generally mirror those for a new home.

Required Documentation

• Complete Construction Plans
• Engineered Plot Plan
• Window/Door Schedule
• Engineered Lumber Documentation
• HERS Rating
• Solar Ready Zone
• Future Solar Conduit
• EV Charging Receptacle
• Water Supply Approval
• Driveway Permit
• Board of Health Approval
• Conservation Approval
• Stormwater Approval
• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Debris Disposal Affidavit
• Workers' Compensation Certificate

Required Licenses

• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)

Required Documentation

• Plot Plan Zoning Approval
• Conservation Approval (if applicable)
• Detailed Deck Plans including:
  • Joist sizing
  • Beam sizing
  • Ledger attachment details
  • Flashing details
  • Guardrail details
  • Stair stringer details
  • Deck board specifications
• Footing design based on tributary load or Helical Pier Engineering Documentation
• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Debris Disposal Affidavit
• Workers' Compensation Certificate

Required Licenses

• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)

Required Documentation

• Plot Plan showing existing conditions
  
• Utility Disconnection Letters
  
• Board of Health Notification
  
• Asbestos/Lead Abatement Documentation (if applicable)
  
• Clean Survey Letter (if required)
  
• Safety/Fencing Plan (commercial or public safety concerns)
  
• Debris Disposal Affidavit
  
• Disposal Weight Tickets (if requested)
  
• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
  
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
  
  

Under 7 Feet

• No building permit required

Over 7 Feet

Required:

• Building Permit
• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)
• General Requirements
• Must not obstruct intersection sight lines
• "Good side" of fence is not required to face neighboring property
• No zoning setback requirement from property line
• Recommended maintenance offset: 3 feet
  
  

Required Licenses

• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)

Required Documentation

• Complete Construction Plans
• Engineered Plot Plan
• Window/Door Schedule
• Safety Glazing Information
• Engineered Lumber/Truss/LVL Documentation
• HERS Rating
• Solar-Ready Zone
• Future Solar Conduit
• EV Charging Receptacle Location
• Water Supply Approval
• Driveway Permit
• Board of Health Approval
• Conservation Approval
• Stormwater Approval
• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Debris Disposal Affidavit
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
  
  

Required Documentation

• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Equipment Specifications
• Sheet Metal or Plumbing License
• Refrigerant License (if applicable)
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
• Manual J Report (if applicable)
• Debris Disposal Affidavit

Required

• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) (Residential sheds over 200 sq. ft.)
• Required Documentation
• Plot Plan showing setbacks
• Ground Anchor or Equivalent Anchorage Details
• Owner Authorization
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
  
• Structure designed for:
  
  • 116 mph wind speed
    
  • 40 psf Ground Snow Load
    
• Conservation Approval (if applicable)
  
  

(Over 48 inches high or supporting a surcharge)

Required Licenses

• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)

Required Documentation

• Engineered Plans or Manufacturer's Engineered Wall System

• Drainage Details

• Geogrid Details (if applicable)

• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract

• Debris Disposal Affidavit

• Workers' Compensation Certificate

Required Licenses

• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)
  

Required Information

• Roofing material specifications
• Design wind speed: 116 mph
• Roof ventilation details:
  • Soffit
  • Ridge
  • Gable
  • Hot Roof (if applicable)

Required Documentation

• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Debris Disposal Affidavit
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
  
  

Required Licenses/Permits

• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)
• Mechanical Permit
• Electrical Permit

Required Documentation

• Manual J Load Calculation
• Refrigerant License (EPA Section 608 or R-454 certification, as applicable)
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Sheet Metal License/Permit (if ductwork is included)

Required

• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)

Additional Requirements

• Design by a Registered Design Professional (inground pools)
• Temporary 48-inch construction fence (inground pools)
• Permanent barrier/guard information
• Ladder information
• Pool alarm information
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Plot Plan
• Zoning Approval
• Conservation Approval (if applicable)

Required

• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)
• Construction Supervisor License (CSL), if structural work is involved
• Plumbing License
• Plumbing Permit
• Building Permit (to inspect exterior wall air barrier)

Inspection Items

• Insulation
• Fire blocking
• Wall penetrations
• Over-cutting/notching

Required Documentation

• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Debris Disposal Affidavit
• Workers' Compensation Certificate
• Liability Insurance
  
  

Required Licenses

• Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
• Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)

Required Information

• Window U-Factor (maximum 0.30)
• Skylight U-Factor (maximum 0.55)
• Safety glazing locations where required
• Weather Resistant Barrier (WRB) and flashing details

Required Documentation

• Owner Authorization or Signed Contract
• Debris Disposal
• Affidavit Workers' Compensation Certificate