Building Safety Division

As Windham Building Inspector, I review and issue permits, conduct inspections, and work with the general public and local developers to ensure that all projects adhere to both town regulations and the Building Codes adopted by the State of New Hampshire.

Some items that are within the Inspector's purview include residential and commercial structures including:

  • Buildings
  • Chimneys
  • Electrical Permits
  • Inspections
  • Plumbing Permits
  • Pools

Health Officer

See Public Health Division. 

Building Inspection Process

Inspections are done daily, except during severe weather, generally between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and require at least a 24-hour advance notice. To schedule an inspection please request it via our online portal (only available for those that have signed up for portal access) or call the Community Development Department at 603-432-3806. In order to schedule an inspection we will need the address, permit number, and the Map, Block and Lot number. The building inspector will not enter an occupied home to do an inspection unless someone is onsite.

The Building Inspector requires the inspections indicated in the schedule linked here.

Requests for Certificates of Occupancy

Requests for Certificates of Occupancy (COs) need 5 days to properly process the paperwork and to ensure all information has been received by the Department and all inspections have been completed.

Permit Applications

The Community Development Department is encouraging homeowners, business owners, and their contractors that will be applying for permits to do so on our online permitting portal though Civic Plus. New users can request an account and existing users can log-in here:

PERMITTING PORTAL

Once registration is requested, the portal will send an email asking the registrant to verify their email address. Once the email address is verified, Community Development Staff will grant access. Once an account is created, applicants will be able to apply online for all types of building and trade permits, fence permits, minor Watershed Protection Overlay District (WPOD) permits, and Board of Health waivers. 

We also offer the following forms available for download:

  1. 24-08-15 Inspection Schedule
  2. Amendments (PDF)
  3. Chimney Permit (PDF)
  4. Commercial Building Permit (PDF)
  5. Demolition Permit (PDF)
  6. Electrical Permit (PDF)
  7. Food Service License (PDF)
  8. Plumbing Permit (PDF)
  1. Resident Building Permit (PDF)
  2. Residential Energy Code (PDF)
  3. Several Amendments (PDF)
  4. Small Wind Energy System
  5. Waste Disposal Permit (PDF)
  6. Well Permit (PDF)
  7. Year Round Conversion Permit (PDF)

Questions

I encourage residents to contact me with any questions they may have regarding local and/or state building regulations, and offer the following informational links: