Building Inspection and Permits

The Town of Westport contracts with General Engineering Company for building inspection services.

The building inspector leaves the office each day to perform inspections in between his office hours. Please leave a message and he will return your call when he is back in the office. 

Office Hours: 

Every Weekday 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Monday & Wednesday 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Inspection Hours:

Monday - Thursday  9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday  9:00 am to 1:00 pm

General Engineering Company has implemented an Online Permit Application.  This portal is for the electronic submission of your building permit application and related documents. Prior to submitting, gather the following as needed for your specific permit:

·         Parcel number 
·         Zoning permit number 
·         Sanitary permit number 
·         Electronic copy of all plans 
·         Contractor info including license # and expiration date 

Follow these steps to submit your building permit application: 

1.       Click on this link to start your application here
2.       Upload plans and other required documentation as part of this process 
3.       "Submit" your application for review – you will receive an email once submitted 

Once your application is submitted, the following will happen: 

1.       Inspector will review and request more information or accept for further processing 
2.       Once accepted, Inspector will complete a detailed review, and follow up with the remaining questions with the goal of approving 
3.       Once approved, you will be notified your permit is ready and any remaining payment needed 

As a reminder, no work should begin until you have an approved permit. Please direct any questions to your local building inspector. 

If you have any questions about this new capability, please email us at inspection@generalengineering.net.