Report of the Building Department

As of February 6, 2011 the State of Massachusetts is adopting a new Building Codes. Massachusetts Building Departments will be issuing building permits using the 2009 International Building Codes I.B.C. Basic / Commercial 8th Edition with amendments from CMR 780.

The One and Two Family Building Code will be taken from the International Residential Code 2009. MA will be using the IECC International Energy Conservation Code 2009. Anyone applying for building permits must use the above code books.

Building Commissioner: Denis J Gaido
Electrical Inspector: Lester Smith (Joseph
Filiault and Robert Johnson are backup).
Plumbing Inspector: Saverio P. Santaniello
Sealer of Weights & Measures: Dennis Clark
Secretary: Kathleen Carlson

Number of Permits Issued

11
New Dwellings
$15,974.30
10
Commercial
$5,154.60
15
Additions
$2,305.00
11
Demolitions
$460.00
1
Sunroom
$117.00
38
Pellet/Wood Stoves
$950.00
4
Alterations
$450.00
60
Roofs/Windows/Siding
$3,325.00
5
Perm. Signs
$489.00
9
Temp. Signs
$360.00
16
Decks
$1,414.60
4
In-Ground Pools
$250.00
5
Above-Ground Pools
$600.00
3
Chimney
$175.00
15
Shed
$1,424.00
11
Garage
$2,194.00
22
Repairs/Remodels
$3,325.20
7
Trench Permits
$14.00
4
Barns
$970.00
37
Home Occupations
$925.00
192
Electrical Permits
$10,665.00
68
Plumbing Permits
$4,930.00
70
Gas Permits
$3,865.00
45
Certificate of Inspection
$1,800.00
15
Weights & Measures
$3,020.00
 
TOTAL
$62,851.70

Respectfully submitted,

Denis J. Gaido
Building & Zoning Inspector