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<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-weight: 700">The Steps</span></font></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>1. Review some issues that may impact your project</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">If you are performing demolition as part of this process
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">If you think you might be working within or
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">If your project includes the installation or removal of a septic system
<a href="EasyPermitsSeptic.htm">click here</a>.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">If you think your project might not conform
with the current Needham Zoning By-law,
<a href="EasyPermitsBoardOfAppeals.htm">click here</a>. (For a definition of
"non-conforming" see
<a target="_blank" href="../Planning/Documents/PBZoningByLawChapter1old.pdf#page=5">Zoning By-law</a>)</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">2. Get your application together</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Verify that your
contractor has a current construction supervisor license.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5" align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mass.gov/bbrs/cslsearch.htm"><img border="0" id="img1" src="buttonF.jpg" alt="Check License" onmouseover="FP_swapImg(1,0,/*id*/'img1',/*url*/'button10.jpg')" onmouseout="FP_swapImg(0,0,/*id*/'img1',/*url*/'buttonF.jpg')" onmousedown="FP_swapImg(1,0,/*id*/'img1',/*url*/'button11.jpg')" onmouseup="FP_swapImg(0,0,/*id*/'img1',/*url*/'button10.jpg')" fp-style="fp-btn: Embossed Capsule 1; fp-orig: 0" fp-title="Check License" width="100" height="20"></a></font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Verify that your
contractor is registered as an home improvement contractor.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <font color="#0000FF">
<a target="_blank" href="../xBuilding/Documents/BuildingPermitPackage02.pdf">Building Permit Application</a> </font>� this form must be signed by the
homeowner, even if a contractor is completing the application</font></p>
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<a target="_blank" href="../xBuilding/Documents/BuildingPermitPackage02.pdf">Home
improvement contractor�s affidavit</a></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font color="#0000FF"> </font>� this form must be completed even
if the homeowner is functioning as the contractor or doing the work. If the
homeowner applies for the permit, access is denied to the arbitration
program and <a href="http://www.state.ma.us/consumer/Pubs/gtyfndap.htm">guaranty fund</a> both of which provide recourse for a homeowner
when a contractor does not complete agreed upon work.</font></p>
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<a target="_blank" href="../xBuilding/Documents/BuildingPermitPackage02.pdf">Workers' Compensation Insurance affidavit</a></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"> � this must be completed by
the contractor or the homeowner, whoever is doing the work.</font></p>
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<a target="_blank" href="../xBuilding/Documents/BuildingPermitPackage02.pdf">Homeowner License Exemption affidavit</a></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"> � must be completed if the
homeowner is applying for the permit.</font></p>
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<a target="_blank" href="../xBuilding/Documents/BuildingPlotPlan.pdf">Plot
Plan</a> </font> <font face="Verdana" size="2">
- a plot plan is needed only if there is no record of the portion of the
house being remodeled currently on file with the Building Department and
remodeling work will meet the setback and dimensional requirements specified
in the
<a target="_blank" href="../Planning/Documents/PBZoningByLawFullDocumentold.pdf#page=80">Zoning Bylaw</a>. The plot plan must be prepared by a Massachusetts
Registered Land Surveyor. (Available plot plan information can be obtained
in the Engineering Department)</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> <font color="#0000FF" face="Verdana" size="2">
<a target="_blank" href="documents/EasyPermitsFireAlarmSystemApplication.pdf">
Fire Department Smoke Detector Permit</a><font color="#000000"> - </font></font>
<font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">to be completed by the
licensed electrician</font><font color="#0000FF" face="Verdana" size="2"> </font>
<font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">(in duplicate).</font></p>
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<a target="_blank" href="documents/EasyPermitsChecklist_WoodStoveInstallation.pdf">Wood Stove
Installation Checklist</a> </font><font face="Verdana" size="2"> (if applicable).</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">
<a target="_blank" href="../xBOH/Documents/BOHApplicaitonForAddition.pdf">Application For An Addition to a Home
on a Septic System</a></font><font color="#0000FF" face="Verdana" size="2"> </font>
<font face="Verdana" size="2">(if applicable).</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">3. Review your materials before submission to
the Building department</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">As the homeowner, even if you are using a
contractor, you should pay close attention to the following details:</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The Building permit
application must be signed by the homeowner.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Review your plot plan
with your surveyor to make sure that all the dimension lines are included for
both the existing and proposed structures.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Review your plot plan
and building plans to insure compliance with current zoning regulations.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Remember that smoke
detector locations must be clearly marked on the plans.</font></p>
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<blockquote>
<p style="margin: 1 5" align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.town.needham.ma.us/Planning/Documents/PBZoningByLawFullDocumentold.pdf#page=80"><img border="0" id="img5" src="button20.jpg" alt="Zoning Regs." onmouseover="FP_swapImg(1,0,/*id*/'img5',/*url*/'button21.jpg')" onmouseout="FP_swapImg(0,0,/*id*/'img5',/*url*/'button20.jpg')" onmousedown="FP_swapImg(1,0,/*id*/'img5',/*url*/'button22.jpg')" onmouseup="FP_swapImg(0,0,/*id*/'img5',/*url*/'button21.jpg')" fp-style="fp-btn: Embossed Capsule 1; fp-orig: 0" fp-title="Zoning Regs." width="100" height="20"></a> </font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><u><font face="Verdana" size="2">In particular, make sure that an
architect has computed and included:</font></u></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Floor plans for
the new and existing areas that show percentage increase in gross floor
area;</font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Plans that indicate
percentage of demolition of exterior envelope and all elevations.</font></p>
</li>
</ol>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">4. Submit your application materials</font></b></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Submit completed forms to Building Department and also include:</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Five copies of the plot plan, if
applicable (<a href="EasyPermitsPlotPlan.htm">plot
plan specifics</a>). (Available plot plan information can be obtained in the
Engineering Department)</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Two copies of building
plans (wet stamped and signed).</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">5. What happens next?</font></b></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Once the application is
submitted, it will be reviewed for completeness and compliance.
Given the smaller scope of a remodeling project as compared
with a major addition, only the Building Department will
review the application for
completeness of drawings and zoning compliance.</font></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The more time you spend
to make sure that your application is complete, the quicker
your permit will be issued.
<a href="EasyPermitsTimeline.htm">(Approximate timelines)</a></font></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The permit is then issued
and construction must begin within 6 months.</font></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">6. Get inspections at various stages during the work</font></b></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Foundation inspection,
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Rough plumbing inspection.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Rough gas inspection
(If propane see Fire
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Rough smoke detector inspection
by Fire Inspector.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Rough framing inspection after fire stopping is complete and before
insulation.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Final electrical inspection.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Final plumbing and gas inspections.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Final building inspection.</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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Certificate of occupancy, if applicable. Make sure
you see the certificate of occupancy signed by the
Building Inspector to ensure project completion prior to
making final payment to contractor to ensure permit is
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<p style="margin: 1 5"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">7. Enjoy your new space!</font></b></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"> </p>
<p style="margin: 1 5"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Please review the
<a href="EasyPermitsFrequentlyAskedQuestions.htm">FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions) </a>to understand this process and avoid problems that may slow down the process.</font></p>
<p style="margin: 1 5">
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