Construction Guides & Permitting

The Town of Norfolk's Building Department is happy to provide helpful resources to Homeowners and Licensed Contractors. Below you will find information regarding Building Codes, and specific things that the Department looks for upon inspection. These resources and guides are made available to you, in hopes that by following them, you are better educated and build a better product as a result. 

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Construction Guides & Permitting9 documents

  • Deck Construction Guide
    document _recordid 31
  • Accessory Buildings (sheds, carports, garages, etc.)
    document _recordid 33
  • Residential Smoke /CO/Heat Detector Requirements
    document _recordid 34
  • Basement Conversion Guide.pdf
    document _recordid 749
  • Swimming Pool / Hot Tub Information.pdf
    document _recordid 799

Sheetmetal Documents and Samples4 documents

  • Manual J
    document _recordid 35
  • Manual S
    document _recordid 36
  • Manual D
    document _recordid 37
  • Residential Plans Examiner Review
    document _recordid 38