TOWN OF MADBURY
BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS

Application for building permit is to be filled out in full by the owner or representative and filed with the Building Inspector. To avoid delays please fill out the application as completely as possible and include the following with the application:

1. One (1) set of plans of the proposed structure including at least two (2) elevations, floor plans for all levels and such sections, details, and specifications as required to indicate conformance with all applicable codes.
2. One (1) set of the State’s approved Cert. for Private Septic System Construction (usually mailed directly to this office by NHWS & PCC)
3. One (1) set of State approved engineers drawings of the septic system.
4. If the application is signed by other than the owner of record, it must be accompanied by a letter indicating that the proposed work is to be performed with his/her approval.
5. All appropriate fees as determined by the Town must be paid in full before the Permit will be issued.

Please allow ten (10) working days for the application review process. If you have questions regarding Building Permits or the application process, please call the Building Inspector at 742-5131.
 

TOWN OF MADBURY
BUILDING INSPECTIONS

1. After the building application has been approved a permit may be obtained at the Building Inspector’s office. The Building Permit must be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
2. A minimum of three (3) call inspections are required for construction works:
• Foundation (Prior to backfill, with drains and sealer complete)
• Structural, electric and plumbing (Prior to insulation and wallboard)
• Final (For Certificate of Occupancy)
  Note: Other inspections as may be required by the size or complexity of the project.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner or contractor to notify the Building Inspector at least two (2) working days in advance of any required inspection. Please call the Town Offices (742-5131) to notify. The Building Inspector then has three (3) working days to make the required inspection. If any work is covered (ie: soil, insulation, etc.) such covering will be removed and replaced at the owner/contractor’s expense. If the required inspections are not performed by the Building Inspector within the time period stated, the contractor may proceed as if the inspection was performed.
4. The building may be occupied only after a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building Inspector.

PRESENT ENFORCEABLE CODES
MADBURY

---- Life Safety Code
---- Zoning Ordinance
---- Building Regulation

STATEWIDE

---- Life Safety Code
---- BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code
---- National Electrical Code -- ALL construction.
---- BOCA Plumbing Code -- ALL construction.
---- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
---- Energy Conservation in New Building Construction
---- Sewage Disposal --N.H. Water Supply and Control Commission
---- State Highway Access --N.H. Dept. of Public Works and Highways
 

The Building Inspector web page is being updated.
It is likely that there will be changes in the process
and permits listed below.

Last modified: 04/02/09