FAQs

Status of all building permit applications can be found by going to the online portal. 

Please call the office at 860-561-7530. The Building department is open Monday - Friday, 8AM-3PM. 

The Town of West Hartford, along with all of the towns within the State of Connecticut, follow the State Building Code. The 2018 State Building Code is comprised of:

The 2018 SBC adopts the following model codes:

• 2015 International Building Code
• 2015 International Existing Building Code
• 2015 International Plumbing Code
• 2015 International Mechanical Code
• 2015 International Residential Code
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings & Facilities

The supplements and amendments are available by download from the State of CT website.

It is the homeowner's responsibility to be sure their contractors have permits. The Connecticut State Statutes have penalties for violations including fines up to $1,000 and possible imprisonment. Homeowners can find information on contractor registration and licensing here.

According to the 2015 International Residential code portion of the Connecticut State Building Code, section R109.3: It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection.