Building Department Information

Salem Building Department

270 Hartford Road, Salem, CT 06420

Phone: (860) 859-3873  ext: 250      Fax: (860) 859-1184          BuildingDept@salemct.gov

The Building Official reviews the building plans for technical compliance with the Building Code and performs the required inspections during construction.  A Certificate of Occupancy (C/O) is your assurance that your construction is in substantial compliance with the structural and safety requirements of the Building Code.

A homeowner (one-family; owner occupied) can apply for a Building Permit for his/her own property and complete any part of the project.  All hired contractors must have the appropriate State licenses or registrations.  We advise that any contractors that you hire take out their own permits.

Building inspections are scheduled by the Building Department Clerk and are conducted between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 am weekdays.  A minimum forty-eight (48) hours notice is requested.  One (1) week notice is requested for new construction C/O inspections.  Each project may have its own schedule of inspections.  Check with the Building Department Clerk when you apply for your permit.