Permits & Fees as of October 27, 2009
Inspections are Monday-Friday 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Call 781-316-3800 to schedule an inspection.
Permits for Hazardous Activities:
Permits granted under Section 10A, Chapter 148 of the Massachusetts General Laws:
Oil burner installation or alteration: $50.00
Oil burner removal: $50.00
Oil tank installation: $50.00
Oil tank removal (above ground): $50.00
Oil Tank removal (under ground):
Up to 999 gallons - Residential: $50.00
Up to 999 gallons - Commercial: $120.00
Over 999 gallons - Residential: $120.00
Over 999 gallons - Commercial: $200.00
Tar kettles: $50.00
Certificate of Approval - flammable liquid tank trucks: $50.00
Permission is required before following permit is Issued
Supervised display of fireworks: $100.00
Installation of liquefied petroleum (LP) equipment: $50.00
Storing of gunpowder and small arms ammunition: $50.00
Blasting of rock: $100.00
Keeping, sale and use of model rocket engines: $50.00
Use of salamanders for drying construction materials: $50.00
Supervised firing of cannon: $50.00
Floor Finishing (necessary if any flammable liquids used) $50.00
Installation of Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems
Schedule of permit fees for the installation of fire detection and extinguishing systems required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building Code:
Plan review required before permit is issued: $50.00
Fire detection and alarm systems - 1 to 10 devices $50.00: each additional 10 devices or fraction thereof $50.00
Fire line and/or standpipe installations $50.00 plus $50.00 foe each hose outlet.
To install a sprinkler system in a building - $50.00 maximum
Fixed chemical, powder or inert gas extinguishing systems: $50.00
Fees for Fire Safety Services:
Connection/Disconnect private Fire Alarm Master Box to the Municipal system $120.00 plus materials
Private fire alarm system tests: $50.00
Fire alarm master box annual fee: $500.00
Sprinkler or standpipe test or shutdown for tests: $50.00
Licenses for land for explosives and Inflammable materials: $1,800.00
Miscellaneous Inspections and Fees: $50.00
Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Inspections
1 family dwelling: $50.00
2 family dwelling: $80.00
3 to 5 family dwelling: $100.00
6 family dwelling and above: $200.00
Research for 21E
Research for underground fuel storage - $50.00 per hour (one hour minimum)
Penalty for Premature Work
Where any work is started without a permit, all required fees will be twice the scheduled fee.
Request for Copies
Reports or Records $25.00
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