Building and Inspection

For routine permitting  questions and scheduling inspections, please contact John don Murphy.

For code related questions, please contact Gunnar Gaylord or John Don Murphy.

There is now a DROP BOX located in the Lobby of the Police Department on the lower level of the Town Hall at 7 Fan Hill Road for submission of Permit Applications and other correspondence to the following Departments:

DROP BOX HOURS 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Monday - Friday

• Building Department - (203) 452-2805
• Planning and Zoning - (203) 452-2812
• Health Department - (203) 452-2818
• Inland Wetlands - (203) 452-2809
• Parks and Rec - (203) 452-2806
• Public Works - (203) 452-2814
• Tax Assessor - (203) 452-2803
• Tax Collector - (203) 452-2804
• Town Clerk - (203) 452-2811

Mission Statement

Maximize building safety for the general public and uphold the State Building Code, efficiency and public relations.

1. Building Construction: Conduct plan reviews, issue permits, perform inspections and testing, issue Certificates of Occupancies for each form of new, repaired, or altered construction in Town.
2. Building Safety: Research State Statutes and Building Codes, and coordinate all Town department approvals to achieve a maximum of building safety for the general public whether it be in our schools, businesses, or residential homes.
3. Public Awareness: Act as liaison for the public and contractors. Accumulate, documents and update the public to code requirements and safety issues.
4. Enforcement: Investigate complaints, fire and demolition activities; Respond to emergencies, issue abatements, cease and desists, violations, request orders of condemnation, injunctions, and fines to achieve code compliance.