Detached 1-2 Family Dwellings and Accessory Structures, Decks, etc.

NOTE: All of the following require Connecticut architect and/or engineer raised seal and signature:

1. Special designs;
2. Steel beams, filch plates, trusses;
3. Glue laminated beams, cathedral ceilings

1. Submit two (2) complete sets of drawings drawn to 1/4 inch scale. If located on septic land, bring an additional set of drawings with septic system location for submittal to the Health Department. There will be a fee- payable by check.
2. These plans must consist of a plot plan, showing the proposed location of the building or structure and the following:
   
   A. Floor Plan
   B. Elevation
   C. Cross Section
   
   They must also be of sufficient detail and clarity to show the nature and character of the work to be performed.
3. Zoning will verify location of structure and a separate zoning permit will be issued. Zoning will also collect a fee- payable by check.
4. Prior to plan review you must see a Plan Examiner when you receive your Departmental Approval Sheet 
   He/she will indicate the departments from which you will need signatures before plans can be reviewed.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, an inspector may visit the site for a pre-permit inspection to ascertain whether the existing will be in conformity with the code upon completion of the project.
6. Permit application, Departmental Approval Sheet* (completed) a check for the amount of the building permit fee, made payable to the City of Stamford, and a Certificate of Insurance covering Worker's Compensation must be completed and submitted with all plans, specifications and statements before a permit will be issued.
   
   Obtain all of these materials
7. The permit fee is based on estimated cost of construction at the rate of Ten ($10.00) Dollars per One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars or any fraction thereof. Also there is a Connecticut State Surcharge Tax of $.16 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of construction.
   
   Fee schedule and more fee info
   
8. When required separate electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation permits must be obtained; the mechanical permit fees in most cases are covered by the building permit fee.
   
   Electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation permits
   

9. One and two family structures are regulated by the 2003 IRC 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Code with 2005 Connecticut Amendments.
   
   Obtaining official code documents

* Departmental approvals will vary depending on job description- see Plan Examiner in Building Department. Note Office hours above.

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