Code Enforcement Officer
- Craig Galarneau
Phone: 207-637-5209
Cell #: 207-423-2689
Fax #: 207-637-3293
Email: ceo@limingtonmaine.gov
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Inspections by appointment
Building Code Information
The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the administration of various Town codes, primarily dealing with building and land development.
Permits
All permits are available to be picked up at the CEO’s office. Some forms are also available to download on our Documents page under the Code Enforcement section.
Click the link to view the permit fees not relating to electrical: Permit Fee Schedule
Growth Permits
A growth permit is required for all new dwelling units before a building permit can be issued.
Building Permits
A building permit is required for construction, demolition, remodeling, or structural alterations of a building.
Plumbing Permits
Plumbing permits are required for all new and relocated internal plumbing. Permit fees are $15 per fixture, with a $60 minimum permit fee. Some projects may also require a hookup fee.
Plumbing permits are required for installation of septic systems or parts thereof, and for altering leach fields. Septic permit fees are per the State Plumbing Code and are predicated on the reviews needed to approve the application.
Direct replacement of fixtures without needing to relocate or alter piping does not require a permit.
Electrical Permits
Electrical Permits must be obtained from the Code Office.
Sign Permits
Sign permits are required for the placement of permanently regulated signs. Sign size and placement restrictions are detailed in the Sign Ordinance. The permit fee is $50 per installation.
Flood Hazard Area Development Permits
Development in the floodplain requires approval from the Planning Board and a flood permit prior to the issuance of applicable construction permits. The project must meet State specifications.
Fill Permits
Filling or “making land” requires a fill permit if the activity involves the deposition of over 30 cubic yards of material. These projects typically also require Planning Board review.
Zoning Administrator
The Code Enforcement Officer handles all zoning issues and is the public’s liaison to the Planning Board and Board of Appeals. Some projects require Planning Board approval prior to the issuance of construction permits, the Code Enforcement Officer is the contact person for these approvals.
Codes In Effect in Limington
The Town’s building code is the 2021 edition of the International Building Code and International Residential Code with local amendments. Copies of the amendments are available at the Code Enforcement Office. The following codes are in effect Statewide.
Below are listed codes in effect in Limington and contact info to get copies:
International Building Code and 2021 edition
International Residential Code 2021 edition
Universal Plumbing Code 2021 edition
- Plumbers’ Examining Board
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
Phone: 207-624-8603 - National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
PO Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Phone: 800-344-3555
Web: http://www.nfpa.org/
National Electrical Code: NFPA 70 - 2023 Edition Locally
Life Safety Code: NFPA 101 - 2018 Edition Locally & Statewide - Limington Land Use Zoning Ordinance
Town Clerk’s Office
Town of Limington
PO Box 240
Limington ME 04049
Phone: 207-637-2171 - State Energy Conservation Requirements
Phone: 207-287-8457 - Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Canco Road
South Portland ME 04106
Web: https://www.maine.gov/dep/
Licenses & Inspections
Licenses
With some specific exceptions involving a homeowner doing his/her own work at his/her own home, plumbing, electrical, and heating, can only be done by properly licensed parties.
Inspections
All permitted work must be inspected. Inspections must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance for an appointment.
Other Resources
Vernal Pools
If you are concerned about Wetlands and Vernal Pools on your property, you can follow this link for more information.