Inspections       

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors                           

• Covered under MGL Chapter 148 section 26 of the fire code.   
• Inspection is required whenever a dwelling is sold or ownership is transferred.
• Certificate is only good for 60 days, so wait until you have a firm closing date scheduled before making an appointment.
• Inspections take approximately 15 minutes.
• There is an inspection fee of $20.00.
• Call the fire station 508 867-7306 to schedule your inspection.

Other Permits

• Inspections for oil burners, liquid propane storage, underground storage tank removal, and blasting are arranged by the contractor that is doing the work for you.
• Liquid Propane storage inspections are required when a new LP system is installed, a propane tank is replaced, or you change propane suppliers.
• A permit is required for fuel tanks mounted in the back of pick-up trucks used to fuel equipment.

Open Burning

• Open Burning season begins on January 15th and runs through April 30th.
• Permits can be obtained by calling 508 867-1066 between 7:30AM and noon on the day you are going to burn.
• Burning is allowed from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
• There is no fee for a burning permit.
• Only small diameter brush (less than 3") may be burned.
• The burning of trash, building materials, stumps, tires, logs, leaves, furniture is not allowed.
• Fires must be at least 75 feet away from any dwelling.
• Fires must be attended to by a responsible adult at all times.
• The use of accelerants such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene, or others is not permitted.
• Open burning may be suspended by the state or the Fire Dept at any time.

Safety Tips for Open Burning Season

Inspection Fee Schedule