City of New Haven

Site plan review, floodplain development, and all construction activity triggering the 2015 IRC/IBC (state dataset) must be submitted through the prescribed process before work commences. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn15view0

• Exempt No exempt-work list is published; coordinate with the Building Inspector. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn0view0

Building code

State dataset lists 2015 IRC/IBC for New Haven. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn15view0

Permit validity

Article VII requires resubmission if the site work has not substantially begun within 12 months of approval; 120-day timeframes apply to revisions. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0

Owner-builder

Not published. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0

Contractor requirements

Not specified on the portal or code. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn0view0

1. 01
   Consult with the designated city representative and submit a concept/site plan at least 45 days before formal review, ensuring compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and design requirements (Article 405.500). 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn13view0
2. 02
   Submit the formal site plan (sealed by a qualified professional) along with the requisite number of prints for administrative, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Aldermen review; resubmit corrected plans at least seven working days before the relevant meeting. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn13view0
3. 03
   For floodplain development, submit the checklist, plans, and technical documents (elevations, floodway boundaries, certification) with the combined application/floodplain fee; the City Engineer reviews the package within 30 days. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0
4. 04
   Once approved, coordinate inspections per Article IX: initial site verification within 15 days, inspection prior to lowest floor placement, and a near-completion inspection; any inconsistencies trigger corrective action before the final inspection. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0

Typical processing time: City Engineer review of floodplain documents should occur within 30 days of submittal. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0

Source: City of New Haven Building Inspector. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn0view0 ↗

Permits and accompanying documents must be complete before any action on the application. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0

• Article IX describes Inspection One (within 15 days of permit issuance), Inspection Two (before lowest floor placement), and Inspection Three (near completion); the inspector notifies the permit holder of any inconsistencies. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0 ()

Inspection hours

Not detailed. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0

Typical sequence: Initial site verification, pre-floor placement, and near-completion inspections before final sign-off; additional inspections occur for inconsistencies and final occupancy. 【0†source】【0†source】citeturn11view0