2005 Maine Code - §2448 — Construction permit; when required

No property owner, agent or representative of the owner may construct, alter or change the use of any structure to become a public building without first obtaining from the Commissioner of Public Safety a permit therefor. A request for a permit shall be accompanied by a true copy of the plans and specifications for that construction, reconstruction or change of use. The commissioner shall issue a permit only if the plans comply with statutes and lawful regulations promulgated to reduce fire hazards. [1983, c. 232, §1 (rpr).]

The term "public building" shall include any building or structure constructed, operated or maintained for use by the general public, which shall include, but not be limited to, all buildings or portions of buildings used for a schoolhouse, hospital, convalescent, nursing or boarding home to be licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification; theater or other place of public assembly, mercantile occupancy over 3,000 square feet, hotel, motel or business occupancy of 2 or more stories; or any building to be state owned or operated. [1983, c. 232, §1 (rpr); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]

The term "true copy" means an accurate representation by dimensioned plans and specifications of the final construction documents. [1983, c. 232, §1 (rpr).]

Section History:

PL 1973, Ch. 242, §1 (AMD).
PL 1975, Ch. 293, §4 (AMD).
PL 1979, Ch. 208, §1 (AMD).
PL 1983, Ch. 232, §1 (RPR).
PL 2003, Ch. 689, §B6 (REV).

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