Demolition Bond - Killingly, CT in Connecticut

Brief Summary

The demolition bond is one piece of a Killingly demolition permit file, and the permit is usually held up by something else: the abutter notices, the insurance certificate or a 60 day historic delay. Get the bond lined up early so it is not the last item outstanding.

The Town of Killingly requires a demolition permit before any building, structure or part of one is torn down, under the town's Demolition Standards Ordinance in Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances and Connecticut General Statutes 29-406 to 29-408. The Demolition bond names the Town of Killingly as obligee and guarantees the contractor will complete the demolition as permitted, including filling the excavation and following the State Demolition Code. Confirm the bond amount and form with the Killingly Building Official before the bond is issued.

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How to Apply for a Demolition Bond:

• Ask the Killingly Building Official for the required bond amount and any town bond form.
• Confirm whether the structure is on a historic list that triggers the 60 day delay under Code Section 4-167.
• Send certified mail notice to abutting owners and file the return receipt with the Building Official.
• Complete the bond application and review the quoted premium.
• File the executed bond with the permit application, the demolition license and the certificate of insurance.
• Start work within the permit term. Permits run 30 days unless extended by the Town Manager.

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Check for the 60 day delay first

If the structure appears on the historic resources inventory, is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or is a contributing property in a National Register Historic District, Killingly Code Section 4-167 imposes a 60 day waiting period from the date the application is received. The applicant must give notice within 10 days of filing and post a sign that stays up for the full 60 days. If the required certification is not filed within 14 calendar days, the Building Official deems the application incomplete and denies it. Exemptions include demolition ordered by an official because of a threat to public health or safety, and property in a local historic district where a certificate of appropriateness is required instead.

What the town requires with the permit

Under the Demolition Standards Ordinance, no one may demolish a building, structure or part of one without a demolition permit. The applicant sends written notice to abutting owners by certified mail, return receipt requested, and files a copy of the receipt with the Building Official to complete the application. Demolition includes filling the excavation where the structure stood and following the State Demolition Code, including fencing and other safety measures. The Building Official also inspects for pests before work starts and can require extermination.

A demolition permit runs 30 days, and the Town Manager may extend it for valid reason. A voluntary demolition not started within six months of issuance is declared null and void. Fees are set by Town Council resolution by cubic footage.

The bond does not replace the license or the insurance

State law requires a demolition license under CGS 29-402 for anyone in the business of demolition, with an exemption for an owner demolishing their own single family residence or outbuilding. CGS 29-406 also requires a certificate of insurance specifying demolition purposes with bodily injury liability coverage of at least $100,000 per person. The bond is a separate instrument filed with the town.

Eligibility and Requirements for a Connecticut Demolition Bond:

• Town of Killingly named as obligee.
• Connecticut demolition license under CGS 29-402 unless the owner exemption applies.
• Certificate of insurance specifying demolition purposes with at least $100,000 per person bodily injury coverage under CGS 29-406.
• Permit application signed by the owner and the demolition contractor.
• Compliance with the State Demolition Code, including filling the excavation and site safety measures.

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