Building Inspection

The Building Inspection Division is the City’s regulatory authority for the Connecticut Building Code, the City’s Demolition Ordinance, the City’s Housing and Property Maintenance Code, the City’s Blight Ordinance, and the City’s Flood Plain Management Ordinance.  It provides all required inspection services for new construction, repairs, alterations and additions, issues demolition permits, inspects existing structures, and issues abatement orders for Housing and Property Maintenance Code compliance.

 

Permit Application Submission

Applications for permits may be submitted electronically via the 'Apply Online' link below, in person, or by mail, at:
New London Building Department
111 Union Street
New London, CT  06320

Apply Online

 

Required Documents/Materials

 All applications require the following additional documentation:

• Current Contractor’s License (if a contractor is performing the work)
• Current Workers’ Comp Insurance Certificate (or Form 7A, 7B or 7C)
• Contractor’s Authorization Ltr (if applying on behalf of the contractor)
• Permit Fee (see Fee Schedule)
• Drawings (if applicable)
• Technical Specifications (if applicable)

 Current Building Codes

For information on the current building codes please visit the State of Connecticut Department of Construction Services, Office of State Building Inspector

Current Housing, Property Maintenance Codes: 
The International Property Maintenance Code 2003 with amendments was adopted by City of New London Ordinance 07.06.04.26 . For more information contact a Building Official /Inspector at (860) 447-5240.

 

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