Building Department
Description of Services
The Building Department's main
responsibility is to interpret and enforce the state building, electrical,
plumbing, gas, fire prevention and mechanical codes, as well as local zoning
bylaws and Architectural Access Board Regulations. Building Codes and their proper application help provide
for safe buildings and structures. Enforcement of Building codes helps
prevent property damage from perils such as fire, flood, high winds, snow loads,
seismic forces from earthquakes, and most importantly, protects against injury
or loss of life. The Building Department staff issue permits, inspect
construction at regular intervals, and conduct periodic safety inspections of
multi-family housing, restaurants, schools, religious institutions, and other
places of assembly, and levy fines or prosecute when necessary to obtain code
compliance.
Contact Information
- Office Hours:
- Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, No Evening Hours in July and August
- Postal Address:
- Building Department, 272 Main Street, Townsend, MA 01469
- Office Location:
- Memorial Hall, Lower Level
- Telephone:
- 978-597-1709
- Fax:
- 978-597-8135
- Contact:
- Richard Hanks, Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer
- Email:
- buildingdept@townsend.ma.us
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Building Department Contact:
Sherry Vaughan, Administrative Assistant
Additional Information
A Building Permit is required
before beginning construction, alteration, major repairs and improvements other
than ordinary repairs. Some of the most commonly overlooked items that
require a Building Permit are: siding, roofing, swimming pools and hot tubs,
decks, and replacement windows. If you a project or repairs planned, or
any questions, please contact the Building Department, who will be pleased to
answer your questions or assist you with your permit process.
Building Permit Applicants
Are Required to:
Permit Application Forms are
now on line for your convenience:
**Please make sure you
complete the correct form, if you have any questions, please contact the
Building Department**
Application to Construct, Repair, Renovate or Demolish a One or Two Family
Dwelling - FOR HOMEOWNER FILING (9 page .pdf,
426 Kb)
Application to Construct, Repair,
Renovate or Demolish a One or Two Family Dwelling - FOR CONTRACTOR FILING
(Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows)
(3 page .pdf, 104 Kb)
Application
to Construct, Repair, Renovate or Demolish Other Than a One or Two Family
Dwelling - Commercial Structures (7 page .pdf, 305 Kb)
Application
to Construct or Repair a Swimming Pool (7 page .pdf, 327 Kb)
Application
to Construct, Repair, Renovate or Demolish a Sign (2 page .pdf, 67 Kb)
Application
for a Use Permit - for DBA/Home Business (2 page .pdf, 86 Kb)
Building Permit Fee Schedule
(1 page .pdf, 10 Kb)
Plumbing and Gas Permit Fees
(1 page .pdf, 33 Kb)
Electrical Inspection Fees
(1 page .pdf, 34 Kb)
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