Common Questions

The Suffield Building Department has collected and prepared answers to common questions from both residents and developers.  All information has been taken from the Connecticut State Building Code¹ or the Suffield Town Ordinances.  Please choose a topic below to continue:

| Choose A Topic | Building NumbersCarbon Monoxide Detectors Ceiling Height Certificate Of Approval Certificate of Use and OccupancyClothes Dryer Exhausts & Ducts Emergency Escapes and Rescue Openings Exit Door Type and Size Expiration Of A Permit Fastening Roof Shingles Fireblocking Garage Floor Surface Garage Separation Guards Handrails Suffield Historic District Housing Code Landings at Exterior Doors Notification Of Inspection Results Partial Occupancy Pool Alarm Request A Modification To The Building Code Riser Height Safety Glazing Smoke Detectors (Additions & Alterations) Stairway Headroom Stairway Width Temporary Occupancy Temporary Structures Tread Depth Urea-formaldehyde Insulation Who Can Apply For A Permit Work Exempt From A Permit Zoning Approval

Questions or comments can be addressed to the Building Department at (860) 668-3878.

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1 Connecticut State Building Code