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Building Codes
Permit required:

A permit shall be obtained before beginning new construction, alteration, additions, demolition or repairs other than ordinary repairs such as painting, wallpaper, carpeting, tile repairing drywall, changing electric fixtures or plumbing fixtures. Ordinary repairs do not include addition to, alteration of, or replacement of water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electrical wiring, or mechanical or other work for which a permit is required by the building official.

Fee Schedule:

$15.00 for first THREE thousand and $5.00 per thousand thereafter. Cost determined by total cost of materials and labor.
*** Construction amounts rounded to the next highest thousand***

Types of Inspection Performed:
  1. Site zoning inspection
  2. Footing / foundation
  3. Damp proof / foundation drains
  4. Framing
  5. Rough Plumbing
  6. Service Lines
  7. Rough Electrical
  8. Rough Mechanical
  9. Concrete
  10. Insulation
  11. Drywall
  12. Use & Occupancy

The City of Bridgeport enforces the State Building Code which consists of the following effective June 26, 2006:

International Building Code 2003 (With Amendments)
  1. International Plumbing Code 2003
  2. International Mechanical Code 2003
  3. International Fuel Gas Code 2003 (With Amendment)
  4. International Property Maintenance Code 2003
  5. International Energy Conservation Code 2003
  6. International Residential Code 2003 (With Amendments)
  7. ICC/ANSI A 117.1 Standards for Accessibility & Usable Buildings & Facilities/2003
  8. International Existing Building Code 2003 (With Amendment)
by Reference:   NFPA 70, National Electric Code/2005                             NFPA 101 Life Safety Code/2003

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