Building Permit Application
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Town Of Durham Clerk’s Receipt # ________
630 Hallowell Road durhammaine.gov
Durham, Maine 04222 Tel: 207-353-2561
Fax: 207-353-5367
Incorporated 1789BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION (ACCESSORY BLDGS, REMODELING OR DEMOLITION)
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Property Owner’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location of work to be done: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: (same as above ) _____________________________________________________ Map_______ Lot________ Telephone: ___________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Type and Description of Construction: __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Use (Must Check one): Residential Accessory Commercial Industrial Institutional Other: _________
Dimensions Construction Information Setbacks in feet
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Home 1 Floor ____ X ____ = sq ft ____ Foundation Type: ____________________ From any ROW __________
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Home 2 Floor ____ X ____ = sq ft ____ Number of Bedrooms: _______ Side Lot Line __________
Garage ____ X ____ = sq ft ____ Rear Lot line __________
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Deck/Porch ____ X ____ = sq ft ____ Any waterbody __________
Total ______________(sq ft)
Approx total value of completed project: $ ___________________Mobile Home Information (If applicable) Make / Model / Year _________________________ / ___________________________ / ___________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________
Foundation Information:
Footings Size: _______________________ Footings Specs (rebar, etc.): __________________________
Wall Thickness: _____________________ Wall Specs (rebar, etc.): _____________________________
Slab Thickness: ______________________ Other: ___________________________________________General Contractor: ___________________________________________
Gen. Contractor’s Phone: _______________________ txt avail E-Mail: _______________________________________ Energy Information: Exterior Wall Insulation Value: ___________________________ Type of Insulation: _________________________ Floor Joist or Slab Insulation Value: _______________________ Type of Insulation: _________________________ Ceiling Insulation Value: ________________________________ Type of Insulation: _________________________ RES Check? Yes No Other Insulation: __________________________
Form updated July 21, 2026
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Material & Construction Information:
Floor Joist or Floor Truss? (Circle One) Size: ____________________ Spacing: ____________________
Walls – Exterior Stud Size: ______________ Spacing: _________________
Interior Stud Size: ______________ Spacing: _________________
Ceilings/Roof – Truss or Rafter (Circle One) Sheathing Thickness/Material: _______________________________
Construction Type: Stick Built or Modular or Manufactured (HUD) or Other_______________________
Other Information:
Heating System: __________________ Fuel Type: _________________ Chimney: Yes No
Water Source: Drilled Well Dug Well Electric Amps: _____________ Siding Type: _________________
Roofing Covering: _____________________________
Commonly Missed Codes – All new traditionally-built houses must contain/comply with:
- Passive radon mitigation system (or better) – Section AF103 of 2015 IRC Code
- Frost protected foundations (unless a listed exception) – Section R403 of 2015 IRC Code
- Proper ventilation – ASHRAE 62.2 Compliance for Maine Builders
- Ground snow load (GSL) of 80 lbs. – 2015 Mainly Trusses Advisory Report
- Some exceptions may apply to modular and manufactured housing
I certify that the information contained in this application and any related submissions to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I am
responsible for the compliance of all applicable town, state and federal regulations and that failure to comply may result in the imposition of fines, legal fees, and the
abatement of any violations to include abandonment of use and occupancy and corrective actions such as the removal or modification of improvements if setbacks or
other requirements have not been met and satisfied. I understand that this is an application and that I shall not begin any improvements until the appropriate permit(s)
is/are issued nor will I make use of the improvements without first having obtained an occupancy permit. I further understand that any associated plumbing and
electrical to be undertaken in connection with this request requires separate permits. In addition, I understand that if this project involves the creation of a new lot,
or a subdivision, as defined in Title 30 – MRSA, Section 4401(4), as amended, has not been created without first obtaining the required approval.Property Owner’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ________________
** Required Documents **
1. Floor Plan:
a) Include floor plan of existing structure as well as new construction for alterations and additions.
b) Detail removal of all partitions and sizing of any new structural beams.
c) Detail any new walls or permanent partitions.
2. Cross Sections: with material descriptions of rise/run, head room, guards/handrails, baluster spacing.
3. Window and door schedules: (indicate egress windows 5.7 sq ft clear openable area, clear width of 20”, height of 24”)
4. Foundation plans: soil type, footer dimensions, foundation wall dimensions.
5. Deck Construction: pier layout, framing, fasteners, guards, and stair dimensions.
6. Plot plan:
a) Shape & dimensions of the lot
b) Footprint of existing and proposed structure distance from property lines
c) Other structures (e.g. decks, porches, sheds, pools, garages)
d) Location & dimensions of parking areas and driveways
e) Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System Application (for any project increasing the number of bedrooms or design flow within the
structure)
7. Right, Title or Interest: of the property the project will occur. (Deed, Letter of Authorization, Lease, etc.)
(To be filled out by Staff) Admin Fee ______
Total Acres: __________ Zoning District: ___________
Permit Fee: ______ x _______ = _______
• Is in the 100 year Floodplain: No Yes Use is allowed No Yes
• Resource Protection: No Yes Approval allowed by CEO? No Yes Other _________________
• Shoreland Zone: No Yes CEO FINAL APPROVAL | Date:__________
• Aquifer Protection No Yes Total : _______________________
• USE Change? No Yes ______________________________Source: building-permit-application-fill.pdf on durhammaine.gov. Text extracted with pdftotext; no wording has been corrected.