Town of Shapleigh
Mike Demers CEO
22 Back Road · PO Box 26
Shapleigh, Maine 04076-0026

The best way to contact me is email ceo@shapleigh.net

Regular Office Hours ** UPDATED HOURS**
Wednesday, Thursday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30
Tuesday evenings from 4:30 - 8:00
First & last Sat of the month 9:00 - 1:00

We ask that you schedule an appointment to meet with the CEO for a building and plumbing permits

Trees in the Shoreland Zone may require a permit prior to removal
Review DEP guidelines and submit a Tree Permit Application to my office ceo@shapleigh.net

Permit-by-Rule (NRPA Chapter 305)

*Please note: Effective Monday, April 6, the DEP Land Bureau will only be receiving applications filed by email.  Instructions will be available at: https://www.maine.gov/dep/coronavirus.html#land.  DEP’s offices located in Augusta, Presque Isle, Bangor and Portland continue to be closed to the public until further notice in order to minimize the potential for virus exposure.

The Natural Resources Protection Act Chapter 305 Permit-by Rule Standards (CMR 06 096 Ch 305) contain an expedited permitting process that typically applies to de minimus or routine activities, provided they are undertaken in a manner that minimizes the impacts on the affected natural resource(s). The permitting process requires the submittal of a Permit-by-Rule Notification Form to Maine DEP, along with a nominal permit fee and a description of the work to be performed. In order to qualify for a Permit-by-Rule, the project design must be able to be constructed in accordance with the prescribed standards outlined by the appropriate section(s) of the Chapter 305 Rules. Standards are categorized by project type and it is possible to design a project that qualifies in more than one section, so be sure to read all the sections. For example, a typical shoreline stabilization project may require filing under Section 2, “Activity adjacent to a protected natural resource,” and Section 8, “Shoreline stabilization.” Permit-by-Rule notifications are processed by DEP within 14 days of receipt. The DEP does not typically notify the applicant of an approval, so it is recommended that notifications be submitted by certified mail with a return receipt request so that the applicant can track the 14-day review time. If a permit is rejected by the DEP, the applicant will receive written notification with an explanation for why the notification was rejected.

CMP Forms and Permits

• After a Fire or Flood 
  When you're ready to reconnect after a fire or flood, this form assures us that the electricity can be safely turned on.
  
  
• Form 1190
  Certify that you have the necessary subdivision and shoreline zoning permits.
  
  
• Easement Worksheet.doc
  Gather the information you'll need to prepare an easement to CMP for new service.
  
  
• Form 1360
  Certify that your single-family home has been inspected by a state or local inspector, master electrician, or limited electrician in house wiring prior to receiving new service.
  
  
• Handbook of Standard Requirements
  
  
• Protect Your Equipment
  
  
• Distribution Construction Standards
  
  

ELECTRICAL

2017 Electrical Code NEC

The Town of Shapleigh does not issue Electrical permits.
The following is required for all electrical work.

Commercial (Includes Hotel/Motels/Cottages & Lodging Facilities)

All work requires a State of Maine Master Electrician or a Limited Electrician licensee.

· The Electrician pulls the Permit from the State.

· State Electrical Inspector conducts inspections.

· Inspection Results are forwarded to Code Office.

Residential New “Duplex” (Includes Accessory Dwellings)
Any Structure with more than (1) one dwelling unit.

All work requires a State of Maine Master Electrician or a Limited Electrician licensee.

· The Electrician pulls the Permit from the State.

· State Electrical Inspector conducts inspections.

· Inspection Results are forwarded to Code Office.

Residential (New “Single Family Dwelling” & “Detached Garages”)
Only (1) one dwelling unit in the structure.

Work by a Maine Master Electrician permit not required

· Work completed by Home Owner requires a Single Family Dwelling Certification from the State.

· State Electrical Inspector conducts inspections.

· Inspection Results are forwarded to Code Office.

(Home Owner) means Owns and Occupies within the dwelling.
Permits are not required for renovations and remodels for Single Family Detached Structures.

State Electrical Inspector BRIAN LAFLAMME (207-592-7930) brian.k.laflamme@maine.gov