236 Grand Street
1st Floor 
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone (203) 574-6832

Department Head
E. Gil Graveline

Public Hours of Operation
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Inspectors Available by Appointment 
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mission
The Department of Inspections shall ensure and improve the public safety by regulation of construction, alteration, demolition, maintenance, location, occupancy and thorough oversight of all buildings and structures to see they adhere to the state of Connecticut Basic Building Code. The department provides building, electrical, plumbing, heating and sign permits to the public.
 

Permits may be applied for / obtained between the following hours:

Building Applications / Permits               

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

An inspector will be available for questions every day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

 

(203) 574-6832

Mechanical Applications /  Permits                    

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

An inspector will be available for questions every day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

 

Electrical Inspector:        ( 203 ) 574 - 8382

 

Plumbing Inspector:        ( 203 ) 574 - 6856

 

HVAC Inspector:            ( 203 ) 574 - 6855   

 

(203) 574-8387

Please note that the individual application forms for each permit type are no longer being used; they have been replaced by the two comprehensive permit applications below ( one for building/structural & one for mechanicals ).

Application for a Permit - Building Permit, Comprehensive

Application for a Permit - Mechanicals Permit, Comprehensive

Inspection Requirements

State of Connecticut Form 7B: Proof of Workers Compensation Coverage - 103

Permit applications may be faxed to the Department of Inspections at 203 - 574 - 6854 for your convenience. We will contact you by phone when your permit is ready for pickup.

Q: Do I need a permit?

A: If you asked the question, the answer is most likely "Yes." Call the Department of Inspection for more information.


Q: Do I need to contact City Planning, Zoning, or Inland Wetlands ?

A: It depends on the specifics of your construction project. If you think you might need to please visit the following webpages:

• City Planning, Zoning, Inland Wetlands { Main Page }
  
  
• City Planning, Zoning, Inland Wetlands { Forms, Applications, & Regulations }