Building & Inspections

Duties & Responsibilities

Reference Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143, Section 3.

File a Building Permit

You will need to include the following requirements with your completed application for it to be reviewed:

  • 110mph Wind Design Information
  • Building plans for work to be done
  • Completed Building Permit Application
  • Completed Worker's Compensation Affidavit
  • Completed Zoning Application
  • Contractor information with evidence of insurance
  • Floor plan Before/After
  • Plot plan showing the location of work
  • ResCheck information
  • Septic or sewer application (new dwelling)
  • Stretch Code Information
  • Water Department receipt (new dwelling)

Electrical Inspector

Call the Building Department to schedule an electrical inspection.

Plumbing & Gas Inspector

  1. Application for Permit to Perform Gas Fitting Work (PDF)
  2. Natural Gas Pipeline Safety (PDF)
  3. Plumbing and Gas Fees (PDF)
  4. Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)

Helpful Documents

  1. All Permit Fees (PDF)
  2. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Commercial Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Energy Star Program Requirements for Windows, Doors and Skylights (PDF)
  5. Residential Additions Application Instructions (PDF)
  6. Sheet Metal Permit Application (PDF)
  7. Sign Permit Application (PDF)
  8. Workers' Compensation Affidavit (PDF)
  9. Zoning Permit Application (PDF)