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Commercial Business - Property Registration Form - Vacant Buildings

  1. Newton Fire Department
  2. Fire-Department-Badge
  3. This is a registration form for all business owners to fill out for their vacant buildings for the Commercial Business Inspection Program (CBIP). This program began 1/1/2021 and it's mission is to provide safe and sanitary commercial property conditions for the residents of Newton by establishing minimum standards and regular inspections for all commercial properties in Newton. If you have any questions please contact Joy at the Newton Fire Department (641) 792-3347.

  4. If different from business location address

  5. SECONDARY CONTACT (PROPERTY OWNER)

    REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED AS PROPERTY IS VACANT

  6. OWNER OR SECONDARY CONTACT MUST BE AVAILABLE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
    I hereby apply for a City of Newton Commercial Business/Property occupancy permit for the above described property. I understand that the issuance of a permit does not imply that the above commercial business/property complies with the requirements of the City of Newton Commercial Business/Property Code and that the permit may be revoked if, after inspection, it is found that the business/property does not substantially comply with the provisions of the Property Code. I agree to notify the Newton Fire Department within thirty (30) days of any change in address, phone number or secondary contact information.
  7. Certification and Electronic Signature
    By clicking I agree below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) Your application will not be "Signed" in the sense of a traditional paper document and 2) By signing in this alternate manner, you agree that your electronic signature is valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature and 3) You hereby certify that you have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local law regulating construction or the performance of construction.
  8. Do you agree?*
  9. Pay By Check

    Make checks payable to: City of Newton 410 S 2nd Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208

  10. Property shall pass Commercial Business/Property Inspection prior to permit being issued.

    APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DUE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS

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