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Building Permits - When Are They Required?
When Is a Permit Required?
Building permits are regulated by the Massachusetts State Building Code 780CMR, which is available online on the Massachusetts State Building Code website. In general, a permit is required to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure: or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure.
Exemptions
- Ordinary repairs as defined in 780 CMR 2.
- Fences six feet in height or less.
- Retaining walls less than four feet high.
- One story detached sheds, playhouses, etc. less than 10’x12’. (Zoning By-Laws require front setbacks of at least 30’, and side and rear yard setbacks of at least 10’)
Required Paperwork for Building Permit
- Apply for Permit Online (Visit the Online Building Permit Link which will bring you directly to Viewpoint)
- Certified Plot Plan
- Complete Building Plans (Normally three sets, 11X 17)
- Energy Code Per Chapter 13 Appendix J
- Engineering Specs for LVLs, steel, etc.
- Construction Supervisor’s License
- Home Improvement Contractor’s Registration
- Worker’s Comp’ Insurance Certificate
- Debris Affidavit
- Building Checklist
Other Information as Required
- Recorded Special Permit from Planning Board.
- Recorded Special Permit or Variance or Finding from Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Signed Lot Release or Recorded ANR plan from Planning Board.
- Approved Site Plans from Planning Board.
A Building Permit application is a legal document, which must be filled out accurately and completely. The forms are available at the Town Hall located at:
62 Arlington Street
Dracut MA, 01826
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Dan McLaughlin
Inspector of BuildingsPhone: 978-454-0603
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Building Department
Physical Address
Town Hall
62 Arlington Street
Dracut, MA 01826
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PMTuesday
8:30 AM to 7:00 PMFriday
8:30 AM to 1:00 PM