Permits & Fees

How to Obtain a BURN Permit

To obtain a Burn Permit, click on link below

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.




 Burning Permit  $10.00   ( click on link to right "Apply")APPLY 
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
https://massfire.net/brush/douglas.php