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, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and require at least a 24 hour advance notice. To schedule an inspection please 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.

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

To better facilitate your visit to the office, the following are available for download:

  1. Chimney Permit (PDF)
  2. Commercial Building Permit (PDF)
  3. Demolition Permit (PDF)
  4. Electrical Permit (PDF)
  5. Food Service License (PDF)
  6. Plumbing Permit (PDF)
  1. Resident Building Permit (PDF)
  2. Residential Energy Code (PDF)
  3. Waste Disposal Permit (PDF)
  4. Well Permit (PDF)
  5. 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: