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ISD Home Building Online Applications Plans & Zoning Obtaining a Building Permit Building Permit Search As Of Right Permits Housing Health Environmental Services Weights & Measures Vacant Foreclosing and Foreclosed Application Contact Us Boston Inspectional Services City Hall Hours & Directions Mayor's Online Constituent Service City Departments	Obtaining a Building Permit The Building and Zoning Divisions are responsible for issuing permits for: New Building Construction Alterations and repairs Plumbing and Gas Sprinkler and Fire Protection Use and Occupancy The above permitting must be in compliance with the Massachusetts Codes and Boston's Zoning Code. The issuance of a permit alerts Inspectors that work will occur at a particular site so they can then inspect construction as it progresses for code compliance. The importance of these codes cannot be stressed too strongly as they protect the safety and well being of residents, visitors and workers in our city and its neighborhoods. Common Questions: Why Do I Need a Building Permit? What Types of Permits Does Boston Inspectional Services Issue? What If I want to Change or Amend my Plans? Can I start work after I file an application? How long is my permit good for? What Hours can I work What is the Cost of a Permit? When Must I get an Inspection? Certificates of Occupancy? What related Permits do I need from the Fire Department?	Search: CITY FINES AIRLINE FOR USING FAULTY SCALE BUILDING INSPECTOR RECEIVES HIGH HONORS FROM ARCHBISHOP ISD Hours of Operation: 1010 Mass Ave. Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Thursday Evening: Building Division Only 8:00am - 7:00pm Please note that the cashier closes 15 minutes prior to closing See a listing of inspectional services hearings. View Calendar » Board of Appeals » Licensing » Breathe Easy at Home Breathe Easy At Home is a web-based referral system, allowing health professionals to refer their patients with asthma for a home inspection, conducted by the Inspectional Services Department. Listen Now » Click here for directions to the Inspectional Services Department. Get Adobe Reader Many forms are available in PDF format. To view and print in PDF format, you must download and install the reader.
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