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Building Permits in Connecticut

Connecticut statewide rules

These state rules apply everywhere in the state. Cities and counties may add stricter local rules — open your city below.

Shed

Size limit (sq ft)
200 source: bridgeportct.gov

Fence

Height limit (ft)
7 source: bridgeportct.gov

Pool

Exempt from a permit
Prefabricated swimming pools equal to or less than 24 inches deep, not exceeding 5,000 gallons capacity, installed entirely above ground are exempt from a permit. source: bridgeportct.gov

Patio

Exempt from a permit
Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not requiring guards, and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route, are exempt from a building permit. source: bridgeportct.gov

Driveway

Exempt from a permit
Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not requiring guards, and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route, are exempt from a building permit. source: bridgeportct.gov

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