Permits & Fees

Obtain a Permit

Failure to obtain a permit will result in fines and suspension of licenses.


Permits Issued by the Fire Department

Under Massachusetts General Laws these permits are issued by the Fire Department.


 Permit Type
 Fee
Burning PermitSee Link
Blasting Permit
$50
Cannon and Mortar Firing
$15
Propane / LP Gas Cylinders
$25 per tank
Fire Works Display 
$50 per show
Installation of Above Ground/Under Ground Storage Tanks (under 500 Gallons) 
$25 per tank
Installation of Above Ground/Under Ground Storage Tanks (more than 500 Gallons) 
$30 per tank
Tank Removal$25
Installation of Fire Detection Equipment 
$40
Installation of Fire Protection Equipment Sprinklers/Standpipe 
$40
Installation of Oiler Burner Equipment 
$25
Model Rocket Firing
$10
Open Burning of Brush ( January 15th- May 1st) 
$10
Rubbish Containers Temporary on Private / Public Ways
$20
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspection / Single Family
$50
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspection / Double Family 
$70
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspection / 3 or more Units
$100
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide / Re-Inspect 
$5
Smokeless and Black Powder
$25
Solar Re-Inspect
$50
Storage of Flammable Materials
$40
Truck Tank Inspection
$25
Welding and Cutting
$20
Fire Report Request
$5