Village of Bertrand

Based on village practice of board-approved structure permits, a permit appears to be required for new construction and major structural additions or alterations within Bertrand village limits.

Note: The county agricultural building exemption (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-114.03) applies within the county's jurisdiction but not within incorporated village limits. Village building ordinances govern within Bertrand limits. Contact Clerk for any local exemptions.

Building code

Bertrand Municipal Code (1986 as amended) governs construction. Whether Bertrand has adopted the 2018 IBC/IRC or subsequent code edition was not confirmed. Nebraska 2018 IBC/IRC applies by default if no local code adoption is in effect.

Permit validity

Not confirmed from available sources; contact Clerk at (308) 472-3455

Owner-builder

Not confirmed from available sources; contact Clerk

Contractor requirements

Nebraska DOL contractor registration ($25/yr, workers' comp) applies statewide. No Bertrand-specific local contractor registration requirement was identified. Confirm with Clerk.

1. 01
   Contact Village Clerk Lori Vinzant at (308) 472-3455 or (402) 314-8772 to confirm permit requirements and obtain current application form
2. 02
   Prepare supporting materials as directed by Clerk: site plan, construction description, contractor information
3. 03
   Submit completed application in person at Village Hall during office hours
4. 04
   Pay applicable permit fee (contact Clerk for current fee schedule)
5. 05
   Village Board reviews applications as required; routine permits may be handled administratively
6. 06
   For electrical work: contact NSED District 9 inspector Billy Stevens at (402) 460-0260
7. 07
   For commercial or public assembly projects: submit plans to Nebraska State Fire Marshal

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact (308) 472-3455

Source: Village of Bertrand -- Village Board / Village Clerk ↗

• Contact Village Clerk at (308) 472-3455 or (402) 314-8772 (phone)

Inspection hours

8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Typical sequence: Village building inspections not confirmed. Small villages in Nebraska often do not maintain a dedicated building inspector; compliance may be assessed administratively. Contact Clerk. State electrical inspections through NSED District 9. Commercial/institutional projects require NSFM review.

Source: Village of Bertrand -- Village Board / Village Clerk ↗