CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Fountain requires all excavators, concrete contractors and utilities to obtain a construction permit for work in a public right-of-way for each individual address or location.
REQUIREMENTS:
All contractors will be required to submit the following:
- General Liability Insurance. City of Fountain as certificate holder
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond payable to the City of Fountain
- Payment of associated fees
- Current City of Fountain Business License
The following criteria must be met for approval of each construction permit:
- Applicant must ensure all line locates are done prior to excavation
- Applicant is responsible for post clean up of excavation area
- Applicant must submit a traffic control plan when required by the City
- Applicant must submit a compaction test prior to paving
- Construction plans and details may be required by the City
- Applicant must notify the City no less than 24 hours prior to any inspection
All construction permits expire 60 days from date of approval unless further authorization is obtained from the Engineering office.
A minimum of 5 days and maximum of 30 days will be required for approval of excavation permits. Most concrete permits will be approved the same day application is made.
You must obtain a construction permit prior to any concrete or excavation work. An additional fee will apply if work is commenced prior to approval of the permit.
Click HERE to apply for a permit, or check the status on a permit you have already submitted.
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