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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Turner
New construction; structural alterations; plumbing; electrical; demolition; and other regulated work per town ordinances.
Note: Specific exemptions not published in accessible public data. Contact CEO for current list.
- Completed permit application
- Deeded Right of Way for back-lot projects
- Site plan
- Plans and drawings as required by CEO
- Building code
- MUBEC (Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code); Turner uses the Third-Party Inspector program for MUBEC compliance certification.
- Permit validity
- Not published; contact CEO.
- Owner-builder
- Not published; contact CEO.
- Contractor requirements
- Maine state licenses required for electricians and plumbers.
Application process
Typical processing: Not published; contact CEO.
- 01 Call CEO Ross Gagne at (207) 225-3414 to discuss project scope and confirm requirements.
- 02 Download and complete building permit application.
- 03 For back-lot development, attach copy of deeded Right of Way (minimum 60-foot wide ROW required).
- 04 Submit completed application to Town Office at 11 Turner Center Road.
- 05 Pay applicable fee.
- 06 Permit issued; begin work.
- 07 Applicant selects a third-party inspector from the list provided; inspector certifies compliance with MUBEC.
- 08 Certificate of Occupancy issued upon satisfactory final inspection and certification.
Typical processing time: Not published; contact CEO.
Fee schedule
Turner building permit fees
Pay at Town Office, 11 Turner Center Road.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (207) 225-3414 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Call ahead as CEO may be on inspections.
- Inspection hours
- Monday and Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; call ahead.
Typical sequence: Turner uses the Third-Party Inspector program; applicant selects a certified inspector from a list provided at permit issuance. Inspector certifies MUBEC compliance. Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued without certification.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Turner permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Turner, ME? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Turner, ME? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Turner, ME? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Turner, ME? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Turner, ME? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Turner -- Code Enforcement Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.