City of Bridgeport Building Department    
Instructions for filing a Building Permit Application

 

• Provide two complete sets of plans and specifications or proper drawings (blue line, photocopies or otherwise indelible). Swimming pools require engineered manufacturer specification sheet      
  Fill out the Building Permit Application (original only) in ink and completely, all “non-shaded” areas are to be filled out by applicant.
• Provide 3 copies of your “Plot Plans’’ showing all buildings (existing and new), proposed grades, accurate boundary lines. More information may be available at Engineering Department (Room 216).
• FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION, provide a list of all contractors hired to work at site and current copies of their Worker’s Compensation coverage  (or the signed affidavit form).  A copy of Home Improvement Contractor’s Registration or New Home Contractor license as required by law.
• Include any copies of any Federal; State or Historic District permits with application if required. Contact William Minor 576-7222 Rm. 212.
  
  Take all items to ZONING DEPARTMENT; ROOM 210- for help with filling out the Zoning Compliance Application and to gain Zoning approvals only. A filing fee will be charged. (Note: Zoning action may apply- verify with Zoning) They will issue a receipt and stamp the Building Permit Application.
• Take all items to ENGINEERING ROOM- 216 to be reviewed for flood zones and new sewer connections of any kind. They will stamp the Building Permit Application
• Take “Compliance Form for City Taxes and WPCA Fees” (Original form available only in the Building Department) to Tax Assessor- City Hall Room 121 and WPCA- 695 Seaview Ave. for compliance verification. Or, call or Fax the Building Dept. 24 hours prior to filing for a permit and provide a complete and accurate property address where work will be done.

 

ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, GARAGES, SHEDS ETC. GO TO STEP 9

 

All other Permit applications see A & B Below.

(a)     Fire Marshal’s (Room 211) approval is required on all other building permit applications and plans.  576-8269.

(b)    For plan review for all business licenses (restaurant, barber, grocery, etc.) septic system approvals  and wells. Bring all paperwork to the HEALTH DEPARTMENT - 752 EAST MAIN STREET.

9. WHEN COMPLETED with all of the above, return all items to the BUILDING DEPARTMENT, ROOM 220, file application for building permit (between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.) and pay filing fees.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS REQUIRED

A] Architect and/or engineer’s seal and signature on all plans required by Connecticut General Statutes.

B] Special Inspection statements as required by State Building Code, Section 1705;  See this web site for additional information:
http://www.acec.org/coalitions/CASE/case-publications.cfm

C] Plans to show:  Use groups; type of construction; dimensions of all elements; uses of all room; materials used; fire resistance ratings with tested design sources.