1. Any structure 5,000 sq. ft. or more;
2. Three families or more;
3. Special designs;
4. Steel beams, filtch plates, trusses;
5. Glue laminated beams, cathedral ceilings;

To obtain all permits for anything other than detached one or two family structures please follow the steps below:

1. Submit two (2) complete sets of drawings drawn to 1/4 inch scale.
   
2. These plans must consist of a certified plot plan, plus:
   
   A. Floor Plan
   B. Elevation
   C. Cross Section
   D. Site plan including nature and location of all drainage systems with parking for handicapped persons
   E. Complete mechanical drawings
   F. Proof of Workmen's Compensation or appropriate waiver.
   
   They must also be of sufficient detail and clarity to show the nature and character of the work to be performed.
   
3. Zoning will verify location of structure and a separate zoning permit will be issued. Zoning will also collect a fee- payable by check only.
   
4. Prior to plan review you must see a Plan Examiner in the Building Department when you receive your Departmental Approval Sheet.
   
   He/she will indicate the departments from which you will need signatures before plans can be reviewed.
   
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, an inspector may visit the site for a pre-permit inspection to ascertain whether the existing will be in conformity with the code upon completion of the project.
   
6. Permit application, Departmental Approval Sheet* (completed) a check for the amount of the building permit fee, made payable to the City of Stamford, and a Certificate of Insurance covering Worker's Compensation must be completed and submitted with all plans, specifications and statements before a permit will be issued.
   
   Obtain these materials and information about them
   
7. The permit fee is based on estimated cost of construction at the rate of Ten ($16.00) Dollars per One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars or any fraction thereof. Also there is a Connecticut State Surcharge Tax of $.18 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of construction.
   
   Fee schedule and more fee info
   
   
8. When required separate electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation permits must be obtained; the mechanical permit fees in most cases are covered by the building permit fee.
   
   Electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation permits
   
9. Current codes in effect in Connecticut are 2003 IBC and the 2005 Connecticut Supplement. 
   
   Obtaining official code documents

* Departmental approval will vary depending on job description-see plan examiner in Building Department. Note Office hours above.