The Town Building Inspector reviews building permit applications and the town engineer reviews septic systems applications before permits can be issued. Residential building permit applications, for one and two family homes, are reviewed for compliance with the Jackson Zoning Ordinance. Multi family housing (3 family or more) and all commercial building permit applications are reviewed for compliance with NFPA and ICC Codes as adopted by the State of New Hampshire. Septic system applications must be reviewed and found to be in compliance
with Jackson Zoning requirements before being sent to the State for a final approval.
Permits and regulations, which fall under his responsibility, include:
Building permits for new structures
Building permits for renovation, remodeling or expansion of existing structures
Building permits for new swimming pools
New septic systems
Replacement septic systems
Other items within the review authority of the Building Inspector:
Floodplain development
Zoning Regulations
Other permits that may be necessary from others are:
Oil burner permit – from the Jackson Fire Inspector, Robert Goudreau
Wetlands permits – New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services
Subdivision Approval – Town of Jackson Planning Board
Driveway Permit/Approval (Town Road) – From the Jackson Highway Department
Driveway Permit/Approval (State Road) – From NHDOT in Lancaster, New Hampshire
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