When are Building Permits Required?

Building Permits are required when an Owner or Owner's Authorized Agent intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building , or structure or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by a Massachusetts State Code. Should the Owner or Owner's Authorized Agent  cause any work to be performed, they shall first make an applicartion to the Building Inspector and obtain required permits.

Permits are not required for the following work;

  •   One-Story Accessory structures, such as sheds, not exceeding      200 sf in size.
  •   Fences under 7 feet tall
  •   Retaining walls under 4 ft. in height
  •   Sidewalks and driveways
  •   Finish work such as painting, flooring and others.
  •   Pools under 24" deep
  •   Playground Equipment
  •   Ordinary Repairs (see Building Inspector for further clarification)