How to Apply for a Plumbing or Gas Permit

A Plumbing Permit is required before any plumbing work can be performed.  All plumbing work must be done by a Plumber licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  All permits must be requested and signed by a Plumber licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Permits are required for all Plumbing work, including the installation of hot water tanks and boilers, solar heat installations, domestic water connections, lawn sprinkler systems, and all sanitary waste/vent piping work and septic tank installations.  If you have a project or repairs planned, or any questions, please contact the Plumbing Inspector, who will be pleased to answer your questions or assist you with your permit process. 

A Gas Permit is required before any installation or maintenance of gas, both natural gas and propane, can be performed.  All gas work must be done by a Plumber or Gasfitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  All permits must be requested and signed by a Plumber or Gasfitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Permits are required for all Gas work, including the installation and replacement of gas water heaters, fireplace logs, heating boilers and furnaces.  If you have a project or repairs planned, or any questions, please contact the Plumbing Inspector, who will be pleased to answer your questions or assist you with your permit process. 

Purchase and Installation of a Carbon Monoxide Detector, and regular (annual) maintenance of your heating system is recommended.

Permit Applications are now on line for your convenience:

Plumbing Permit Application for Repairs, Additions, Renovations, and New Construction  (4 page .pdf, 25 Kb)

Gas Permit Application for Repairs, Additions, Renovations, and New Construction  (4 page .pdf, 25 Kb)

 

Plumbing/Gas Permit Applicants Are Required to:

• Describe Work to be Done

• Determine Fee

• Sign Applications

• Call to Schedule Inspections - Do Not Use Email to request inspections!

Plumbing/Gas Inspector

Phone 978-597-1709    Fax 978-597-8135