Construction Guides & Helpful Information

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Permit Application Submittal Guides

  1. New Single Family Permit Application Submittal Guide (PDF)
  2. ANDOVER SURVEY STANDARDS (PDF)
  3. Energy Compliance Calculation 1
  1. New Commercial Permit Application Submittal Guide (PDF)
  2. Energy Compliance Certificate 2
  3. Permit Fees 2023

Construction Guides, Recommendations & Details

  1. Basement Finish Handout (PDF)
  2. Deck Handout (PDF)
  3. Egress Escape Handout (PDF)
  4. Floating Slab Frost Footing Details (PDF)
  5. Residential Accessory Structures (PDF)
  6. Lawn Sprinkler Irrigation Handout (PDF)
  7. Electrical Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  8. Radon Information Handout (PDF)
  9. Roof Information Handout (PDF)
  10. Siding Handout (PDF)
  1. Stairway Handout (PDF)
  2. Stucco Handout (PDF)
  3. Swimming Pool Handout (PDF)
  4. Well Owners Handbook (PDF)
  5. Well Owners Installation Requirements (PDF)
  6. Residential House and Garage Additions (PDF)
  7. Backflow Preventer Handout
  8. Safety Glazing for Windows
  9. Water Meter Radio Removal

Helpful Information and Checklists

  1. Electrical Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  2. Hiring A Residential Contractor (PDF)
  1. Minimum District Provisions (PDF)
  2. Septic Pumping Permit Record Application Supplement

These informational documents may not completely address all City ordinances and are provided to guide and help with design and code compliance. Work subject to permits must not begin until required permits have been issued.