New Fee Schedule Effective May 15, 2024

New fees as approved by the Town Council are effective May 15, 2024. Click here to view the revised schedule of fees effective May 15, 2024.

 

The Office of the State Building Inspector (OSBI) and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) have approved the 2022 State Building Code and 2022 State Fire Safety Code effective for all permit applications made on, or after October 1, 2022.   

Modifications: Requests for relief from the newly adopted code to utilize the previous code must be submitted through the Building Department.    

The CT SBC includes the 2021 ICC family of codes, the 2009 Edition of ICC/ANSI AS117.1 for accessibility, and the 2017 National Electrical Code, with CT amendments. The SFSC includes portions of the 2021 International Fire Code as Part III, and the existing buildings portions of the 2021 NFPA 101 as Part VI, with CT amendments.

The CT amendment documents can be downloaded from the OSBI and OSFM websites.

Building Permit Requirements

The Glastonbury Building Department requires a building permit to construct or alter any building or structure in compliance with the minimum requirements of the CT state building codes and in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted with your application.

Permits are NOT required for normal maintenance or minor repairs.

Items that require a permit may include, but are not limited to:

• Buildings, additions, and renovations

• New siding

• Replacement windows

• Accessory garages and sheds (under 200 sq. ft. is a Zoning Permit)

• Pools, decks, porches, hot tubs (Pools may be located in the rear yard of the property. See section 7 of the Zoning Regulations for more information on pools)

• New roofs or re-roof (more than 25% area)

• Replacement boilers/furnaces/water heaters

• Adding to heating system

• New/replacement air conditioning

• Adding/moving/replacing plumbing fixtures

• New electrical circuits; service changes

• Roof or ground mounted solar panels 

Permit Fees

Permit fees are based on the estimated value of the work being done. This includes labor and materials. If you are not paying for one or both of these items, a fair value is still required. The fees are $34.26 for the first $1,000 & $17.26 for each additional $1,000 thereafter (or any part thereof). Permit applications are available online. Glastonbury is no longer doing blanket permits. Each individual permit is to be paid on its own.

The Town of Glastonbury Building Department accepts applications ONLINE ONLY. Please click here to access the Building Department section of the online permitting system (OpenGov ViewPoint). 

You will be required to register your account in the updated system to submit a Building Permit Application. If you have previously used the OpenGov ViewPoint system in any other town, your account will take about a day to sync with your new login on the Glastonbury system, as long as you are using the same email address. 

Credit/debit cards and e-checks are the only accepted method of payment for permits obtained through the Town's online permitting system. Applicants who prefer to pay by cash or physical check may do so in-person at Town Hall during regular business hours.

All routine permits, as well as more complex permit applications, (e.g. decks, additions, finished basements, pools/hot tubs, and garages/sheds), shall be submitted ONLINE through the OpenGov ViewPoint portal. 

Individual permit applications are also required for associated:

1. Plumbing
2. Electrical 
3. Heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning

What information do I need to submit to obtain a permit?

New Construction

For new construction projects, you must submit 4 copies of a building plot plan certified A-2 by a Professional Engineer or Land Surveyor. If a septic system is proposed, certification by a Professional Engineer is required. The building plot plan shall contain the building footprint together with driveway location, utility location, building setbacks, erosion control measures, and any relevant notes, conditions, or requirements of the subdivision approval that created the lot. The plot plans will be circulated for review and approval by the Engineering Division, Community Development Division, Health Department, and the Fire Marshal's office. Approximate review time is 2-3 weeks, but can take up to 30 days.  

Additions, Alterations, Accessory Structures, or Pools

For additions, alterations, accessory structures, and pools you must submit 1 copy of the plot plan for the subject property containing the location of the addition or accessory structure, to determine zoning compliance. Based on the actual location of the proposed addition or accessory structure, the Building Division may require submittal of a plot plan certified A-2 by a Professional Engineer or Land Surveyor. If the project involves an addition to the residence or the finishing of unfinished space, 1 copy of building construction plans to scale, dimensioned and with sufficient information to provide for full code compliance review by the Building Division. 

Additional Items to be Uploaded with your ONLINE submission (through OpenGov)

• 1 copy of a completed model energy code compliance statement. The energy code software is available at www.energycodes.gov/rescheck
• A copy of workers compensation insurance certificate or notarized waiver
• CT Home improvement contractor's license
• Estimated project costs - Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and structural (everything beyond plumbing, electrical, or HVAC) 'Building Permit Part B' which must be signed by the property owner.

Review and Approval Process

Plot plans for building additions or new accessory structures will be circulated for review and approved by the Building Department, Engineering Division, Community Development Division, Health Department, and the Fire Marshal's office. Circulation time is approximately 10 to 14 days, but can take up to 30 days.

*Plot Plans and Surveys can be requested via email at buildinginspectionstaff@glastonburyct.gov. 

How to Look Up Permit History

To look up permit history, please visit our online permit platform OpenGov ViewPoint and create a username and password. Once you are able to log in, you can search by property address for any open, closed, and/or issued permits. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have a licensed contractor take out permits?

No. If it is a residential property, you are the owner and live on the property, then you can take out your own permits.

Does a fence require a permit and where can it be placed on the property?

Permits are NOT required for fences. They can be placed up to the property line, although we do suggest that you keep a couple feet off the line for maintenance, and can be a maximum of six (6 ft.) feet in height.

How many garage spaces am I allowed?

The number is based on the gross finished living area (excluding basements) of the home. Please see Section 7.1.b.2(b) in the Town Zoning regulations.

Where can I place other accessory structures in my yard?

Please see section 7.1.a.2 of the Town Zoning regulations.

 

Links and Resources

Instructions for using the GIS (Geographical Information System) to print a scaled map 

Click here to access a ruler to scale your drawing