Demolition Permit & Demolition Requirements: New Milford, Connecticut (CT)
Below please find the applicable demolition permit forms and requirements that must be followed when applying to demolish a structure in the Town of New Milford. If you have any questions relative to whether your proposed activity requires a Building Department permit, please do not hesitate to contact us at (860) 354-9346 so that we may assist you. We also offer full serviceland use permitting where we handle the entire permitting process from beginning to end.
New Milford Application for Demolition Permit
This permit must be filled out when you are proposing to demolish any structure in the Town of New Milford.
State of Connecticut Statutes Relative to Demolition of a Structure
This document details all pertinent regulations of the Connecticut General Statutes that must be followed when demolishing a structure.
New Milford Utility Contacts for Demolition Permit
This document provides the contact information for all utilities that must be contacted as part of a demolition permit application. Prior to granting the Demolition Permit, the Town of New Milford Building Department requires requires certification from each utility company that their utility service has been terminated.
CT Department of Public Health Demolition Notification Form
This document must be mailed to the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health 10 days prior to commencement of demolition and must be completed fully.
CT Department of Public Health Asbestos Abatement Form
This document must be mailed to the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health 10 days prior to commencement of any asbestos abatement on a property.
CT DEP Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements Relative to Renovation & Demolition
This document has been provided as a courtesy by the Department of Environmental Protection to detail environmental, he lath and safety requirements when performing a renovation or demolition of a structure.
CT DEP Disposal of Building Materials Coated with Lead Based Paint
This document, provided by the Department of Environmental Protection, details the requirements of how to properly dispose of building materials coated with lead based paint.
Instructions for Worker’s Compensation Forms That Must be Filled Out
This document provides instructions as to which Worker’s Compensation Forms must be filled out dependent on the situation. Section 31-286b of the Workers’ Compensation Act requires anyone who requests a building permit to first submit “proof of workers’ compensation coverage for all of the employees who are engaged to perform services on the site of the construction project for which the permit was issued.” The only exceptions to this law are the sole proprietor or property owner who will not be acting as general contractor or principal employer.
Worker’s Compensation Form – 7A
The Sole Proprietor or Property Owner who will not act as a general contractor or principal employer is not required to have workers’ compensation coverage. In order to obtain the building permit, a FORM 7A should be completed and given to the building official.
Worker’s Compensation Form – 7B
The Sole Proprietor or Property Owner who act as a general contractor or a principal employer must provide a written certificate of workers’ compensation insurance for all of the employees on their project and must file a FORM 7B with the building official -OR he will sign a sworn notarized affidavit on FORM 7B, stating that he will require proof of workers’ compensation insurance for all those employed on the job site.
Worker’s Compensation Form – 7C
The General Contractor or Principal Employer who has properly excluded himself from coverage using the appropriate WCC form must file the FORM 7C with the building official. This form certifies that they have properly excluded themselves, and attests that they will require proof of workers’ compensation insurance from every employee that works on the designated job site.
Connecticut Public Act 05-124
This Act states that an applicant cannot file a permit application other than for interior work in an existing building or for exterior work that does not expand or alter the footprint of an existing building if the subject property is encumbered by a conservation restriction or preservation restriction. Please read the above Act fully to ensure that your permit will not be unnecessarily overturned if it is to be appealed.
If you have any questions regarding the interpretation of a local land use regulation or application or you are interested in working with us on a project, contact us at (860) 354-9346. We look forward to speaking with you!
Back to:
New Milford Building Department Regulations & Application Forms
New Milford Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Regulations & Application Forms:
New Milford Zoning Regulations & Application Forms:
New Milford Health Department Regulations & Application Forms
New Milford Planning Regulations & Application Forms:
New Milford Department of Public Works Regulations & Application Forms
New Milford Water Pollution Control Authority Regulations & Application Forms
New Milford Zoning Board of Appeals Regulations & Application Forms
Please note that you should always contact the Town of New Milford to determine if the Regulations and/or application forms have recently changed.