Code Office

FRANK STANKEVITZ, CEO/LPI CEO/LPI CEO/LPI CEO/LPI CEO/LPI

114 Benton Ave. (207)872-2776

Effective 9-10-2007

Building Permit Fees: Residential, (Commercial Industrial):

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.00 for Decks , Pools, Sheds, Demolition and etc.

.00 for Shoreland Zoning Permit

CODES ADOPTED BY THE TOWN OF WINSLOW

Current NFPA 101 life safety code

· Current International Building Code

· Current International Residential Building Code

· Current National Electric Code

· Maine State Plumbing Code

IBC Base Climate Information

Wind Load form IBC – 90 MPH with 3 second sustained gust.
Snow Load – 63 lbs. per sq. ft. (base figure, go to IBC for calcs specific
to building use and roof slope)
Ground Snow Load- 90 lbs.
Wind Exposure (B)
Hurricane Coast? No 80 mile hour zone.
Frost Depth- 5 feet
No special seismic considerations

The primary goals of building and zoning codes are:
Providing a means to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of residents and to conserve the value of land and buildings.

When must you apply for a building permit? Building permit applications may be intimidating. For this reason you are encouraged to contact Frank Stankevitz, Building Inspector/Code Officer at (207)872-2776, while you are planning any project which may require a permit. Frank will meet with you and explain what may be required to comply with the zoning and building codes.

What work requires a permit? A simple phone call to our Office at (207)872-2776 can usually determine if a permit is required. Some home maintenance activities are exempt from permits. But again it’s best to ask the building inspector before starting any project.

What do the codes say about permits? In part they say, “No building, structure or sign shall be erected, constructed, moved, added to or structurally altered, nor shall land be put to any sue without a permit therefore issued by the Code Officer.”

Some examples are: New buildings……….Additions…………..Renovations……….Demolitions
Sheds………….Mobile Homes……….Pools………..Electrical or Plumbing……….. Signs………… Change of use or Occupancy of buildings.

Do I Need a Permit?

A building permit is required for most new construction, additions, decks, pools, sheds, demolition, and many renovations in Winslow, as well as for electrical and plumbing work. Projects within the Shoreland Zone — near the Kennebec or Sebasticook rivers, streams, or wetlands — also require a Shoreland Zoning permit. When in doubt, call the Code Enforcement Office before you begin work.

Building Permit Fees

Residential and commercial building permits are

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to build a shed or deck in Winslow?

Yes. Decks, pools, sheds, and demolition require a permit (a .00 fee applies). Contact the Code Enforcement Office at (207) 872-2776 before starting.

How much is a building permit in Winslow?

Building permits are

.25 per square foot of finished space and

.10 per square foot of unfinished space; a Shoreland Zoning permit is .00.

What is a Shoreland Zoning permit?

Work near Winslow's rivers, streams, or wetlands falls under Shoreland Zoning and needs a .00 permit. Call the Code Office to confirm whether your project qualifies.