TOWN OF NATICK

PERMIT TO DO ALTERATION WORK

Alterations: Additions, Decks, Garages, Pools, Sheds, Signs, Woodstoves, Interior (windows, finish basements, etc.) and Exterior (vinyl siding, roof work, etc.)

Application To Be Filled Out Completely

This includes: Address, Contractor (if owner, write “self”), Homeowner’s signature, contractor’s signature and licenses (State and Home Improvement License). Section E: type of work being done, i.e., 14’ x 12’ deck; 17’ x 16’ addition.)

§ Application to be signed off by Department of Public Works if permit is for an addition, deck, porch, garage or pool.

§ Application to be signed off by Board of Health if property has septic system and if constructing an addition.

Certificate of Insurance must be attached to application.

Plot Plans required for: additions, pools, fences, decks, garages, sheds, etc. Proposed work must be drawn to scale -- no reduced or enlarged plans. If unable to obtain a plot plan, have the property surveyed. A plot plan is a layout of the property and structures, and is stamped and sealed by a professional surveyor. Addition, deck, etc. must be drawn on the plot plan to scale with the correct distances to the lot lines and other structures.

Energy Compliance Report: To be submitted with applications for additions (forms available in the Building Department).

Plans: Two sets of plans must be submitted.

§ Bedroom addition – Fire Department to stamp and locate smoke detectors on the plans before submitting them to the Building Inspector.

Additions:

§ The plans consist of front view, side view and back view.

§ Framing plans – include all lumber sizes, spacing on center, sheathing sizes, foundation, footing sizes & depth, insulation, ventilation of roof, window sizes (if egress), roof covering, etc. If the plans are unusable in design or has steel, trusses, etc., the plans are to be stamped and sealed by a professional engineer or architect. If the plans have architect’s or engineer’s name on them, they must be stamped and signed by that architect or engineer.

Decks and Porches:

§ Framing plans -- include lumber sizes, spacing, footing sizes and depth, railing heights.

Pools:

§ Specifications from the manufacturer.

§ Fence permit must be applied for (new State regulations for fences around pools)

Woodstoves:

§ Complete the additional information sheet on woodstoves and submit with application.

Fee: $10.00 per thousand (rounded up) Fee is based upon cost of improvement (do not include electrical or plumbing costs) and HVAC.