Charles Smart is the Newington Building Inspector. The Building Inspector's duties include the review of building permit applications, the inspection of building sites, and the issuance of:

• Building permits
  
  
• Electrical permits
  
  
• Mechanical permits
  
  
• Plumbing permits
  
  
• Demolition permits
  
  
• Certificates of Occupancy

Fees for applying for the above referenced permits are set by the Board of Selectmen. All building alterations or new construction that cost $100 or more requires an appropriate permit to be obtained in advance.

All proposed work must adhere to the following codes and ordinances:

• Newington Building Code
  
  
• Newington Zoning Ordinance
  
  
• NH State Building Code
  
  

Plumbing inspections are conducted by the Plumbing Inspector. Call (436-7640) or email the Town Hall to request an inspection.

Electrical inspections are conducted by Narto Maldini (pictured below right). Call 436-7640 to request an inspection.

Within Newington's non-residential zoning districts, new construction, the expansion of a building's footprint, or a new type of land use requires Planning Board approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. Town Planner Tom Morgan (603-436-1252 or via email) can provide additional details on that process.

The erection or alteration of signs requires a Sign Permit to be issued in advance. The Selectman (603-436-7640 or via email) can provide additional details on that process.

All proposed restaurants and food vendors must obtain approval from Health Officer Charlie Smart (603-436-7640, or via email) prior to serving food to the public.

Building activity within 250 feet of the bay or the Piscataqua River is regulated by New Hampshire's Shoreland Protection Law. Permits from the NH Department of Envirionmental Services are required in advance.

The Building Inspector keeps regular hours at the Town Hall. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 603-436-7640.