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Permit Notices
Fire Department Permits
Oil burner, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, excluding seasonal and daily burn permits, will only be issued on Mondays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and on Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Londonderry Fire Department, 280 Mammoth Road. Please call 603-432-1124 for more information on these permits.
Building Department Permits
Permits that can be obtained on the online permits portal:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Gas / Mechanical
- Wood Stove / Pellet Stove
- Septic
- Well
- Sign
- Temporary Sign
Other Permits
All other permits shall be submitted in person or by mail. Please review the most recent Fee Schedule (PDF) and contact our office with questions.
You may download related forms on the Permits page. We do not accept permit submissions via email.
Inspections & General Information
Contact our office for inspections and general information.
Please note: The Building Department does not issue zoning letters nor provide research services for zoning & real estate companies seeking information for clients. Firms are encouraged to make an appointment to come in and view the applicable property files in the Building Department.
I-Codes
As of January 1, 2025, the 2021 I-Codes will be in effect.
This includes the 2021:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Residential Code (IRC)
- International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- International Pool & Spa Code
Other Codes
The following codes are in effect:
- 2020 National Electric Code (NEC)
- As of January 1, 2010, carbon monoxide detectors are required in all new residential single-family, and multi-family construction.
Department Organizational Chart
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Nick Codner
Chief Building InspectorPhone: 603-432-1100 Ext. 161
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Building & Zoning Enforcement
Physical Address
268B Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
Phone: 603-432-1100 Ext. 115Fax: 603-432-1128
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Brad Anderson
Assistant Building InspectorPhone: 603-432-1100 Ext. 108
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Glenn Aprile
Code Enforcement OfficerPhone: 603-432-1100 Ext. 166
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Christine Wholley
Permit TechnicianPhone: 603-432-1100 Ext. 115
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Lorna Palumbo
Department AssistantPhone: 603-432-1100 Ext. 115
- Who would I contact for the following: Building Codes? Health regulations? Zoning requirements? Who would I contact to report a possible violation?
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For building, health, and zoning regulations you may contact the phone number 603-432-1100, ext. 115, or email Christine Wholley, Permit Technician.
- Do I need a permit to replace roof shingles or siding?
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No, provided there is no structural work involved. If it is discovered that some portion of the building framing needs to be replaced because of moisture damage, then a permit and follow-up inspection would be required.
- Am I allowed to do electrical and plumbing work on my property?
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Yes. Provided the property is a single-family dwelling occupied by the owner as their primary domicile with no other living units in the structure, the owner may do their own work.
- Do I need to install a new septic system if I wish to add a bedroom in my home?
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If the additional bedroom exceeds the total number of bedrooms for which the existing system was designed, then a new septic system must be designed for the property. The newly approved system is not required to be installed until such time when the existing system fails.
- What are the current residential stair and handrail requirements?
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Residential stairways must be at least 36 inches wide with treads at 10 inches minimum depth and a maximum riser height of 7 and 3 / 4 inches. Handrails are required on any stairway with 4 or more risers (steps). Handrails must be installed at a height between 34 inches to 38 inches above the stair (measured at the stair nosing).
- Can I install a fence on my property line, and do I need a permit?
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Yes. You can install a fence no more than 6 feet in height on your rear and side property lines. Any fence taller than 6 feet is considered a structure and must then meet the setback requirements. Fences along the front property line may not exceed 4 feet in height and should be of the "open" type such as chain-link, rail, or picket.
- Do I need to install a fence around an above-ground pool?
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No. Provided that the sides of the pool are a solid structure (not the vinyl inflatable type) and the walls are at least 48 inches in height above the ground.
- What are the setback requirements for residential properties?
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All structures in the Residential Agricultural (AR-1) zoning district are required to be setback from the property lines by the following distances:
- Front Property Line Setback: 40 feet
- Side and Rear Property Line Setback: 15 feet
- Structures and Enclosures for Housing Livestock: must be setback 25 feet
- Am I allowed to have an accessory apartment at my home? What are the restrictions?
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- Do I need a permit for a shed?
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As of January 1, 2025, no permit is required for sheds under 400 square feet. Permits are still required for sheds over 400 square feet. A shed 400 square feet or more must have footings installed to frost depth of 48 inches. All sheds regardless of size must comply with all setback provisions.