Morris Building Department

Building Official: Vincent D'Andrea

Office Hours: 

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.

Inspections will be scheduled immediately following office hours.

Call: (860) 567-7434. Leave message and contact number

Mailing Address: 3 East Street, PO Box 66 Morris, CT. 06763

Building Permit Fees

• The new Building Permit fees below are effective August 30, 2013: Read more 
• Separate permits required for mechanicals: Read more

Building Department Forms

• Building Permit Application
• Building Permits Sign Offs
• Certificate of Occupancy Sign Offs
• Contractor Agent Authorization
• Demolition Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why and when do I need a permit
• What do I need for a permit to build a deck
• Do I need a permit for a swimming pool
• What Building Codes are used in Connecticut and where can I purchase code books

Miscellaneous Code and Construction Information

• Call Before You Dig
• Residential Handrails,Guardrails,Stairs
• Emergency Rescue Egress Opening
• Smoke detectors, CO detectors, Arc-Fault interrupters
• What_is_Carbon_Monoxide
• Bonding of CSST pipe
• 7-Handicap Ramps

Swimming Pools

• Pool Codes.pdf
• Pool Code Illustrations.pdf
• Portable-pools.pdf

Electrical Service Illustrations

• Temp Service Conduit System
• Temp Service Conduit System
• Trenching Requirements
• Conduit Service Supply End
• Conduit Service House End
• Overhead Service Entrance Facilities
• Overhead Service
• Service Master

Required Building Department Inspections

• Required Building Department Inspections

Important Links:

• Consumer Protection
• State Building Inspector
• Torrington Area Health District

Contacts:

Bob Smith, TAHD
Torrington Office (860) 489-0436
Watertown Office (860) 945-5270

Scott Eisenlohr, Zoning Office
(860) 567-6097

Bob McNamara, Wetlands
Office (860) 567-6098
Cell (860) 601-5955