(A) Commercial remodel permits are necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of the public by requiring any proposed work to be done is designed and constructed in accordance with the State Building Code and the zoning by-laws of the town. Every change in commercial use should be verified with the Planning and Zoning Commission as a permitted use for the zone in which the building is located. All contractors and their sub-contractors must be licensed with the town. Building inspections are required.
(B) You need a permit if you intend to:
(1) Remodel a commercial building, involving structural, electrical, gas or plumbing. Plans with structural changes must be designed by an architect or engineer, and require a complete floor plan along with complete framing and wall section plan;
(2) Install or replace any equipment or fixtures covered by the Plumbing, Gas or Electrical Codes;
(3) Build an addition to a commercial building, repair, renovate or demolish any building or structure;
(4) Change the use and or occupancy of a commercial building. A change in commercial use may result in a requirement for more on-site parking; or
(5) Change, remove or install required means of egress (exits/stairs) in a commercial building.
(Ord. 10.9A3, passed - -2012)