Permit Applications
Applications or
forms not available on this page may be obtained at the Selectmen's Office which is
located in the Rhodes Building, 351 Amherst Road
Office hours are Monday through Thursday
from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You are advised to call ahead to make sure
that someone is in the office. The phone number is 413-253-7129
All
checks should be made payable to: Town of Pelham and mailed to individual
and address noted.
BUILDING PERMITS
Building Permit
Application
Workmen's Compensation Affidavit
and Information
| Send to: |
Building Inspector |
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351 Amherst Road |
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Pelham, MA 01002 |
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253-7129 |
Building Permit Fees: The fee is based on $5 per $l,000 cost of
construction, or value of project as determined below. There is a minimum permit
fee of $25.
Value of Project: In order to keep the fees equitable for all projects
permit fees will be based on the cost of construction or using the following
scale as a minimum.
| New Construction for dwelling
units/additions |
$70.00 per sq ft |
| Commercial Industrial New
Construction |
$80.00 sq ft |
| Commercial accessory buildings |
$40.00 sq ft |
| Conversion of non-residential space
to living space |
$50.00 sq ft |
| Residential accessory buildings &
non-living space (decks) |
$25.00 sq ft |
| Conversion of non commercial to
commercial space |
$45.00 sq ft |
| Above ground pool |
$35.00 |
| Inground pool |
$50.00 |
| Wood stove/chimney |
$35.00 |
| Replacement of Permit Card of
Certificate of Occupancy |
$10.00 |
| Stop Work Order |
$25.00 |
| Sign |
$30.00 |
| Fire or natural disaster repairs |
$5/$1,000 cost |
| Demolition |
$75.00 |
| Temporary structures (tents) |
$10.02 |
Fees will be doubled when construction is started prior to issuance of
a permit
Contracts must be licensed and have valid worker’s compensation insurance or
exempt status
Permits are required to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or
demolish a structure; reproofing, installing siding and replacement windows; or
to install or alter any equipment regulated by the building code.
Ordinary repairs do not require a permit if the work does not affect
structure, egress, fire protection, fire ratings, energy conservation, plumbing,
heating, sanitary, gas, electrical or other utilities.
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit Application
| Send to: |
Alternate Wiring Inspector Doug Rae |
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38 Blueberry Hill Road |
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New Salem, MA 01355 |
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978-544-5115 |
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PLEASE NOTE RATE
INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 28, 2008 |
| New Single Family |
$140.00 |
| Additions, alternations, each
accessory structure |
$70.00 |
| Equipment installations |
$35.00 |
| Limited energy alarm &
communications systems |
$35.00 |
| Reinspection |
$40.00 |
| Any required additional inspection |
$35.00 |
| Temporary Service (one meter) |
$40.00 |
| Temporary Service (underground) |
$70.00 |
| Swimming Pools - Inground |
$70.00 |
| Swimming Pools - Above Ground |
$35.00 |
| Energy Alarm and Communication
Systems |
$35.00 |
| All other permits requiring one
inspection |
$35.00 |
PLUMBING
| Send to: |
Chair Board of Health |
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351 Amherst Road |
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Pelham, MA 01002 |
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253-7129 |
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| Plumbing – New (Covers all fixtures
and 2 inspections - rough and finished) |
$200.00 |
| Any Additional Inspections Required |
$35.00 |
| Plumbing – Residential remodel work
(includes one fixture/appliance)
Additional fixture/appliance |
$50.00
$10.00 |
| Reinspection |
$30.00 |
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LP GAS
| Send to: |
Gas Inspector |
| |
143 Mechanic Street |
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Amherst, MA 01002 |
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253-2228 |
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| New residential (gas) |
$35.00 |
| Interior renovation (gas) |
$35.00 |
| Underground tank (gas) |
$35.00 |
| Any required additional inspection |
$35.00 |
FIRE DEPARTMENT
| Send to: |
Fire Chief |
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2 South Valley Road |
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Pelham, MA 01002 |
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253-3311 |
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| Oil Burner |
$25 |
| Oil Tank |
$25 |
| Underground Tank |
$25 |
| Smoke Detector |
$25 |
| LP Natural Gas Tank |
$25 |
| Burning Permit (one-time permit) |
$10 |
| Burning Permit (Seasonal) |
$25 |
BOARD OF HEALTH
Soil Evaluation/Perc
Test Application
| Send to: |
Chair Board of Health |
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351 Amherst Road |
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Pelham, MA 01002 |
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253-7129 |
| Installer’s License |
$50.00 |
| Offal Remover |
$50.00 |
| Food Handler |
$20.00 |
| Camp site |
$25.00 |
| Plumbing |
See table below |
| Solar hitch |
$45.00 |
| Rubbish remover |
$50.00 |
| Disposal Works - new |
$75.00 |
| Disposal Works – Repair |
$35.00 |
| Well* |
$15.00 |
| Perc Test (each lot prepaid – first
hour) See below |
$100.00 |
| Failure to appear without 48 hour
notice |
$100.00 |
| Milk dealers |
$10.00 |
| Trailer park |
$25.00 |
*Well diggers do not have to pay if $15.00 fee is paid for permit.
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DO
HIGHWAY CUT
Contractors performing work that requires doing a Highway
Cut must apply to the Superintendent of Public Works for a permit.
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
Driveway Permit
| Send to: |
Town Clerk |
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351 Amherst Road |
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Pelham, MA 01002 |
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413-253-7129 |
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$25 Permit Application Fee |
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Highway Superintendent |
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413-253-5245 |
Apply through Town Clerk to DPW
Superintendent for Driveway Permit. No vehicular access temporary or
permanent can be constructed without a permit.
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