Building & Inspections

DPLM Hours
The plumbing and gas permit fees are increasing

TO ACCESS PUBLIC ONLINE PERMIT ACTIVITY (building permits as of 1/1/21):  
Click on "ONLINE PERMITTING IS HERE" (just below) then on the next page
scroll down to "PUBLIC VIEW"

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​Mission Statement

The mission of the Building Inspection and Zoning Enforcement Division is to contribute to the protection of the public and the unique character of Concord through the enforcement of Building Codes and Zoning Bylaws by incorporating the following principles:

  • Customer Service - Strive each day to efficiently, effectively, and courteously respond to each customer, both internal and external.
  • Employee Development - Maintain an environment which is positive, supportive, and save so that employees can creatively and effectively provide services.
  • Legal Compliance - Comply with Local, State, and Federal Laws by ensuring that public and private buildings are constructed or changed in accordance with all Bylaws and relevant State and Federal Laws.
  • Resource Management - Use our financial, material, and information resources creatively and judiciously under the guidance of relevant law and organizational standards. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL INFORMATION ON DOUBLE SIDED PAPER.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Floor Area Ratio Bylaw/GFA Information

  1. Floor Area Ratio Bylaw
  1. FAR/ GFA Worksheet

Construction Noise Bylaw

  1. Construction Noise Bylaw (PDF)

As a reminder, the new ninth edition code is based on modified versions of the following 2015 codes as published by the International Code Council (ICC).

  1. Concord Building Division and Zoning Enforcement Newsletter Volume 1
  2. construction-control-document-final-01-01-2018
  3. construction-control-document-initial-01-01-18-website without 241 language
  1. Construction Contractors Certification
  2. Construction Control Progress Checklist

SIGN BYLAW FOR NON-COMMERCIAL AND COMMERCIAL SIGNS ON YOUR PROPERTY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACING SIGNS ON TOWN PROPERTY

  1. REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNS FROM THE BOARD OF SELECTMAN IN ADDITION TO THE SIGN BYLAW

CLOSING OUT PERMITS INFORMATION

  1. Commissioners bulletin - Closing out Permits