Individuals that perform plumbing work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must be licensed.
All licensed person must register with the Town’s Inspectional Services Department and provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to beginning any work. No permits will be given unless there is a currently valid license and Certificate of Insurance on file.
Plumbing permit fees include one rough inspection and one final inspection by the Plumbing Inspector. If additional inspections are required, they are subject to additional fees.
Residential Plumbing Permit Fees |
Hot water Heaters |
$20.00 Plus Gas Permit if required |
One and two family dwellings |
$40.00 for one fixture $4.00 for each additional fixture |
Multi-family (3 or more apartments) |
$60.00 for one fixture $5.00 for each additional fixture |
Condominiums/town houses (where common building drain is installed underground)
• Each unit must have a separate permit |
$60.00 for each inspection
$60.00 for one fixture $5.00 for each additional fixture |
Replacement of residential fixture |
$25.00 for one fixture $3.00 for each additional fixture |
Additional inspections or re-inspections |
$50.00 each inspection |
Miscellaneous repairs or piping |
$30.00 |
Sewer Connections |
$30.00 |
Backflow Preventers |
$30.00 |
Commercial Plumbing Permit Fees |
Hot Water Heaters |
$20.00 Plus a Gas Permit if required |
First $2,000 of work |
$100.00 |
Each additional $1,000 of work |
$15.00 Plus $6.00 for each fixture |
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