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Scheduling Inspections or meetings.


Once the permit has been approved, and you would like to schedule an inspection, please follow the instructions below:

Prior to scheduling, either on the portal  or by calling the office, please make sure to have the permit number!

BLDG Permits- All Building Inspections, whether residential or commercial MUST BE scheduled by calling the Inspections office at 603-610-7243. Please call and provide the permit number and the address along with what kind of inspection you need.

PLMB, MECH and GAS Permits: All inspections for Plumbing, Mechanical and Gas permits, whether residential or commercial MUST BE scheduled through the online portal. Requested date and time is not guaranteed due to the amount of requests submitted and inspectors availability. A response to the online request will be sent through the portal, and the applicant to the permit will be able to verify what date and time the inspection was scheduled for. 

ER/EC Permits- Inspections for Electrical permits, whether residential or commercial can be scheduled either through the online portal or by calling the Inspections office are 603-610-7243. Please call and provide the permit number and the address along with what kind of inspection you need.

For complex project consultation it's best to schedule an appointment with the respective inspector(s) or show up during the Open office hours (8 am to 10 am every day, except Wednesdays).


Encumbrance Permits: Use of City Sidewalks

All requests to occupy city sidewalks or other public ways for the purposes of repairing buildings or in the process of permitted construction activity, must first apply for said occupation through the City's Inspection Department. Please go to ViewPoint Cloud - Public Works to apply for a Street Encumbrance Permit

 

ATTENTION: ALL CANCELATIONS AND RESCHEDULING MUST BE CALLED IN! 603-610-7243

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Inspection Department

City Hall
1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours

Monday 8 AM – 6 PM

Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday 8 AM – 1 PM

Phone
(603) 610-7243

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