Town of Bloomfield Building Permit Process

The Building Department staff can assist you with the building permit process. Most building projects require that approvals be obtained from one or more agencies responsible for building, planning, zoning, engineering, wetlands, public utility, health department and fire marshal requirements. The Building Department will help you obtain the proper forms to be completed, answer code questions, and guide you to other agencies that might be involved.

Please contact the Building Department before beginning your project. Here are the steps to obtaining approval for your project:

Submit the Plans and Applications
Building projects require the completion and submittal of a building permit application. Consult with the Building Department about procedures for your particular project. Here are some general guidelines:

• Mechanical or trade projects (electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and sprinklers) require the completion and submittal of a mechanical permit application.
• Depending on the scope of the project, plans may be required with the building permit or mechanical permit application. A project may require multiple permits. For example, a new house requires a building permit application along with mechanical permit applications for electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.
• Also, a certified plot plan must be submitted for other than interior work.
• If applicable, zoning and engineering officials, the health department and the fire marshal must review and approve the project before construction can begin.

Permit Approval
After the Building Official has reviewed your plan or consulted with you about your project, he or she will issue the permit, provided you have obtained all other required approvals. For most projects, this happens within ten days after submitting your plan. Larger projects may take longer.

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