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Building Department - Permits / Inspections
Working without a Residential Building Permit on location will result in a $300 fine plus double the permit fee.
Working without a Commercial Building Permit on location will result in a $500 fine plus double the permit fee.
Building permits are not accepted by mail and will be returned to the sender.
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Apply for Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits Here!
ALL permit cards are to be picked up, at the Town Hall, within 14 days from the day it was issued. If the card is picked up after 14 days, there will be a $50.00 fine.
PLEASE NOTE:
Electrical, Plumbing and Gas Fees Have Changed
AN INSPECTION WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED IF THE PERMIT FEE IS NOT PAID PRIOR.
Please fill out forms completely. If you have any questions please contact the Building Commissioners Office at 508-949-3800, ext. 4005.
Important
Note: Permits cannot be mailed in. Signatures need to be obtained from other offices - please contact the building department to see what signatures are needed. All incomplete applications will be returned.
Building Permit Fees
- Residential - $8 per thousand based on estimated cost
- Commercial - $10 per thousand based on estimated cost
- Additions - Residential
- Additions- Commercial
- Fire Damage Repairs
- Occupancy Permit Included
- New Construction - Commercial
- New Construction - Residential
- Garages
Minimum Flat Fees
NOTE: IF YOUR PROJECT COST IS MORE THAN $10,000 THE MINIMUM FLAT FEE WILL NO LONGER APPLY
Permit | Fee |
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Demolition - Residential | $125 |
Demolition - Commercial | $175 |
Fences | $45 |
Liquor License Fees | $100 |
Open Decks | $75 |
Pools | $75 |
Roofing/Siding and Window Replacement | $75 Each |
Signs | $100 |
Storage Sheds (120 Square Feet and Over) | $60 |
Temporary Trailer | $100 |
Wood Stoves | $35 |
Additional Information
Note: Anyone starting without a building permit, fee is doubled. Storage building accessory to a single family residence or two family less than 120 square feet is exempt from a building permit. No permit is required; however, zoning requirements must be met.
IMPORTANT
We are now observing the 2020 NEC Rules.
Please note: Per National Grid 3.2.2, temporary services for residential properties must be changed within one (1) year and temporary services for commercial properties must be changed within two (2) years.
Please contact the electrical inspector directly, for all inspections. Text messages are preferred, but you can also leave a detailed voicemail. Mike Pietrowicz 508-380-2312.
An inspection will not be completed without the appropriate insurance information submitted.
Electrical Permit Fee Schedule
Residential | Fee | |
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Temporary Service | $75 | |
Re Inspection | $75 | |
Single Family New Construction Up To 200 amp Service | $200 | |
Single Family New Construction Up To 200 amp Service (Underground) | $225 | |
1 & 2 Family / Condos Per Unit / Town House Per Unit | $150 | |
| $175 | |
Multi Family / Apartments / Condos Each Additional Meter (*) | $55 | |
Existing Service Change Only | $100 | |
Existing Each Additional Meter (*) | $75 | |
Existing Remodeling / Rewiring Per Unit 1 & 2 Family (*) | $100 | |
Additions / Garages / Barns / Accessory Structures | $100 | |
Additions / Garages / Barns / Accessory Structures With Service Change (*) | $200 | |
Swimming Pools / Spas / Hot Tubs (Above Ground) | $100 | |
Swimming Pools / Spas / Hot Tubs (Inground) | $125 | |
Alarm Systems | $100 | |
Solar: Up To $10,000 Electrical Fair Evaluation | $150 | |
Solar: Per $1,000 or Fraction Thereof Over $10,000 Electrical Fair Evaluation (*) | $8 | |
Miscellaneous (Equipment Installs/AC Units/ETC) | $100 | |
Trench Inspection | $75.00 |
Commercial & Industrial | Fee |
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New Construction Up to 1,000 SQ Feet | $250 |
New Construction Each additional 1,000 Square Feet (*) | $100 |
Service Upgrade / Temporary Service | $200 |
Main Switch and/or Each New Sub Panel | $1.00 Per AMP |
Remodeling / Rewiring | $150 |
Equipment / Wiring / Relocating | $150 |
Solar: Up To $50,000 Electrical Fair Evaluation | $600 |
Solar: Per $1,000 Or Fraction Thereof Over $50,000 Electrical Fair Evaluation (*) | $10 |
Signs (Each) | $100 |
Maintenance Fee | $1,000 |
Alarm System | $150.00 |
Other | Fee |
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Carnivals / Fairs | $200 |
Each Additional Inspection | $75 |
*If building is not available / open for inspection or if a Code Correction has not been abated after initial inspection there will be a $50 Re-inspection fee to be paid before the Electrical Inspector will sign off.
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
If you are ready to schedule an inspection please call Jarrid, the plumbing/gas inspector at 508-341-1456.
- Additions are new construction
- Modulars are new construction
- Three or more family is considered commercial.
Residential Single Family and Multi Family Up To 2 Units | Fees |
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Re Inspection | $75 |
New Construction - (Includes Additions and Modulars) Up to 6 Fixtures | $200 |
Each Additional Fixture After | $25 |
New Construction - (Includes Additions and Modulars) Up to 6 Fixtures (Underground) | $225 |
Each Additional Fixture After | $25 |
Renovations | $150 |
Water Heaters/Boiler | $75 |
Commercial and Industrial Residential Multi Family (3 or More Units) | Fees |
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New Construction Up to 6 Fixtures | $350 |
New Constructions Per Fixture After (*) | $25 |
Renovations | $250 |
Renovations Per Fixture - Up to 6 Fixtures (*) | $25 |
Water Heater/Boiler | $150 |
Gas Permit Fee Schedule
Residential | Fee |
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Re Inspection | $75 |
New Service Per Unit of 1 & 2 Family | $170 |
Gas Test Per Meter Set | $75 |
Water Heaters/Boiler | $120 |
Renovations - Per Fixture | $100 |
Commercial and Industrial | Fee |
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Re-inspection | $75 |
New Service | $325 |
Gas Test Per Meter Set | $150 |
Water Heater/Boiler Per Fixture | $150 |
Renovations | $150 |
Other | Fee |
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Each Additional Inspection | $75 |
* If building is not available/ open for inspection or if a Code Correction has not been abated after initial inspection there will be a $50 Re-inspection fee to be paid before the Plumbing Inspector will sign off.
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Theodore Tetreault
Building Commissioner / ADA Coordinator
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Danyel Guiou
Administrative Assistant
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Mike Pietrowicz
Electrical Inspector
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Jarrid Falke
Plumbing / Gas Inspector
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Building Department
Physical Address
350 Main Street
Lower Level
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-949-3800 x4005Fax: 508-949-0845
HOURS
Monday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon