When is a permit necessary?

When you do any structural work and or the following: reroofing, replacement windows, wood/pellet stoves, fireplaces, sheet metal work, demolition, solar panels, insulation decks, additions, some interior alterations, sheds, garages, swimming pools, stairways, fences over 7 feet in height and any new construction. This is not an all-inclusive list so if you are not sure, please call the office at 978-897-1302. A permit may not be necessary if it is considered an ordinary repair

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1. Does Maynard have its own Building Codes?
2. Why a Building Permit?
3. When is a permit necessary?
4. What is an ordinary repair?
5. Do all pools require permits?
6. What if I want to change or amend my plans?
7. Can I change the plans once they have been approved?
8. Can I start work after I apply for my permit?
9. How long is my permit good for?
10. When does my project need to be inspected?
11. What do I do when the work is complete?
12. Who can be issued a Building Permit?
13. How do I check on a contractor?
14. What does the Office of Consumer Affairs do with regard to Home Improvement?
15. What about access requirements for handicapped persons?
16. How many layers of roofing are allowed to remain when re-roofing?
17. How long does it take to obtain a permit?
18. Do I need to provide anything else to an inspector?
19. Does someone need to be home during an inspection?
20. I am interested in buying a lot of land to build a house. How do I know if this lot is buildable?
21. Do Building Commissioners or Local Inspectors carry identification?
22. My neighbors recently started some construction. Should I have been notified before it began?
23. Do I need a permit for a driveway?
24. What is Construction Control?
25. Where can see a copy of the Building Code?
26. How do I know what kind of license is required for a job?
27. I am curious about the house that is going up next door. How can I find out more?
28. Do I need a Building Permit to add a stone patio or walkway?
29. How do I apply for a building permit?
30. When is payment due?
31. What size plans do I submit?
32. Is a licensed contractor required?
33. Can we defer the submittal for sprinkler or fire alarm work?
34. Will I be informed when the permit is issued?
35. What are the inspection requirements?