Building Department

PHONE:  860-379-8830     FAX 860- 738-7654

NO WORK IS TO BE STARTED WITHOUT A PERMIT IN HAND -- COMPLETING AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT IS NOT AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN WORK -- YOU MUST WAIT FOR YOUR PERMIT TO BE APPROVED PRIOR TO STARTING ANY WORK  -- IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STATUS OF YOUR PERMIT, PLEASE CALL THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AT 860-379-8830.

ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

John Porcelli is the Town of New Hartford 's part time building inspector.  John's regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 12:00 and occasional Fridays 8:00 - 12:00.  The Building Office is open during regular Town Hall hours and residents and contractors are able to access forms even if the Building Official is not present.  Complete the paperwork, leave it for review and the Building inspector will get back to you with fee amounts.
Town Hall hours:  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wednesdays 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Fridays 8:00 am - 12:00

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS OFFICE DOES NOT HAVE FULL TIME COVERAGE -- THERE MAY BE TIMES WHEN NO ONE IS AVAILABLE TO PERSONALLY OFFER ASSISTANCE -- APPOINTMENTS ARE THE BEST WAY TO INSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH YOU

The Building Official works with home owners, contractors, builders, and General Contractors for plan reviews, permits and on-site inspections to determine compliance with the Connecticut Building Code.

Building Official - John Porcelli; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  OR This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
John urges individuals to call and make appointments to ensure he is available to help you, as he knows your time is valuable.

Swimming Pool Safety

The Town of New Hartford is committed to keeping children safe.

Please remember to check with the local building department
prior to the installation of any swimming pool (above ground or in-ground)

During the summer months Swimming Pools become highly popular. The building official takes all precautions to help prevent tragedies from happening to your family. Please click the following link to ensure you are taking all safety precautions and following the Building Code.
CLICK HERE FOR SWIMMING POOL INFO

CLICK HERE FOR SWIMMING POOL PERMIT

We’ll be happy to answer your questions
and provide information for a safe, fun summer!

GENERAL
Before you decide to build or renovate, come in to Town Hall and this office will be happy to give you the help and information needed to comply with the building codes, zoning regulations, and inland/wetland regulations. This office cannot provide technical information or advice. It can however, steer you in a direction so that you can achieve your ultimate plan.

FAQs
When are Building Permits Required? A building permit is required for all new homes or structures, additions, renovations, sheds, decks, roofs, and swimming pools.

When are Mechanical Permits Required? Mechanical permits are required for all Electrical, Heating or Air Conditioning (HVAC), or plumbing work that is to be done. This includes but is not limited to all new services (for renovations or new homes), wood/pellet stove insulations and repairs.

Who should take out the permit?
Mechanical Permits: The licensed contractor should take out the permit and present the building official with a copy of his/her license. A homeowner is allwoed to take out the permit in his/her name if they are doing the work themselves - please call the Building Official for details.
Building Permits for New Homes, renovations, and additions: The General Contractor hired should take out the Building Permit. If the homeowner takes the permit out in his/her name, they become the General Contractor and are responsible to check for proper licenses and insurance from the contractors they hire.
Building Permits for sheds, decks and repairs: If the homeowner is completing the work themselves, they are required to take out the Buildng Permit. If they hire someone, the permit may be taken out in either the homeowner's or the contractor's name. If the homeowner takes out the permit, they are responsible to check for proper licenses and insurance for the contractors they hire.

What is required to get a Building Permit? Before a builidng permit will be granted for any new home, barn, shed or other structure which increases the footprint of the existing structure the following is required:
1. Inland Wetlands and Zoning Approvals (Please see Land Use for details or call Rista Malanca at 860-379-7677.)
2. For any property which has a well and/or septic Farmington Valley Health District (FVHD) approval must be granted. To contact FVHD please call 860-352-2333.
3. Two copies of the building plans must be submitted for the Building Official to review.

When are Inspections Required? Attached are all of the following required inspections. If you have any questions please call the Buildng Department at 860-379-8830.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO INSPECTION PROCEDURES

Building Permits

New - Applications for Building Permit, Electrical Permit, Heating Permit and Plumbing Permit are available on line. The application can be printed, filled out and returned to the Building Office.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS

Application for Building Permit

Application for Mechanical Permit

Application for Swimming Pool Permit

Demolition Information Packet and forms

Please call 379-8830 or stop by at Town Hall
- Building Department for information.

You can email the department for general inquires and contact only! At this time, New Hartford does not accept electronic submissions of documents. Individual departments will not send documents or specific personal information by email.

The official Town of New Hartford web site is provided as a convenience to its citizens. Every effort has been made to insure that this site is accurate and up to date. In the event of a discrepancy or error, official town documents supercede any information included on these web pages.