Building Department


1 Drinkwater Road, Hampton Falls, NH 03844

Building Inspector


Kevin C. Kelley

926-4618

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Office Hours


8:30 AM to 12 Noon

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Closed Wednesday and Friday Afternoon

Inspections require 24 hour notice.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED?


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WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT NOT REQUIRED?

Minor alterations, repairs and general upkeep of existing buildings, e.g. replacement of in-kind roofing.


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WHAT BUILDING STANDARDS APPLY IN HAMPTON FALLS?

The governing Building Codes in Hampton Falls are those of the 2000 International Code Council and the NFPA Life Safety Code.


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WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT?

In addition to the APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT, the following items must be brought to the Building Inspector, when applicable:

  1. Plot plan showing building and wetland setbacks, septic reserve areas and well location.
  2. An NH-DES approved septic system plan.
  3. Complete set of building plans. (signed and stamped for structures over 2000 sq ft)
  4. An approved Driveway Permit. (Approved by the Road Agent or the NH DOT)
  5. A construction cost estimate for the entire project including septic system, well and driveway costs.
  6. Electrical and Plumbing Permits are to be applied for by the installation contractors.
  7. Oil Burning Equipment Permit is to be applied for by the installation contractor from the Fire Department, when applicable.
  8. An NH-PUC approved Residential Energy Code Application.
  9. All Planning Board pre-conditions, Zoning Board of Adjustment conditions and/or any state or federal permits must be completed to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector before a building permit can be issued.
  10. Land use change taxes have been assessed and paid, when appropriate.

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WHAT ARE THE LOCAL CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA?


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