Under the regulations, of the Boston Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC), all persons wishing to employ dry or wet abrasive blasting, including chemical cleaning, on a building must obtain a permit from the APCC. Among other conditions, all abrasive blasting must be enclosed in order to eliminate public airborne exposure to the materials or chemicals.

Abrasive blasting permit application and instructions .

For more information, please contact:
Air Pollution Control Commission
Boston Environment Department
City Hall, Room 805
Boston, MA 02201
617-635-3850
APCC@cityofboston.gov