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9TH EDITION OF THE MASS. STATE BUILDING CODE IS STILL IN EFFECT.
10TH EDITION OF THE BASE BUILDING CODE (MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENTS) WILL BE EFFECTIVE ON 10/11/24. THERE WILL BE A CONCURRENCY PERIOD WITH THE 9TH EDITION UNTIL 1/1/25.
CONSTRUCTION WORKING HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM AND SATURDAY 9:00AM-7:00PM
NO CONSTRUCTION WORK ALLOWED ON SUNDAYS OR HOLIDAYS
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LICENSING BY CITY COUNCIL, LICENSING COMMISSION, HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Starting a business? Learn when you need a license, research submittal requirements, apply online, pay license fees, and view the status of your license application all from your home, office or mobile device.
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PERMITTING BY BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Remodeling or adding on to your home? Learn when you need a permit, research submittal requirements, apply online, view review status, pay permit fees and schedule inspections all from your home, office or mobile device.
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PERMITTING BY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
Apply for a FIRE Permit
APPLY FOR HOME/CONDO SALE INSPECTION
APPLY FOR A DUMPSTER PERMIT
APPLY FOR AN ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION
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Have you seen blight, weeds, illegal parking or other code enforcement violations in your neighborhood? If so submit an online complaint, and it will be automatically routed to the appropriate department for investigation.
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