Permits FAQ's
Are Permits issued via the internet?
Permits are not issued via the internet.
When do the plans need to be stamped by the Fire Department?
The plans need to be stamped if the work is commercial, a new dwelling or when a bedroom is added or created or when there is significant increase in size of a structure.
When do the plans need to be stamped by a design professional?
The plans need a registered design professional's stamp if the work is commercial work and/or the commercial building is 35,000 cubic feet or more of enclosed space. All unique designs, nonprescriptive designs and engineered material need a MA registered professional's stamp.
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