Building & Inspections

Statement Regarding COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 virus, all town buildings are closed to the public until further notice. Non-essential services have been suspended. All permit applications and building permit sign off- sheets will be accepted via a Drop Box outside the front door of the Department of Planning and Land Management building at 141 Keyes Road. Please note that roll plans are not able to be accepted at this time and should be submitted via a flash drive or USB drive (please place drive in an envelope with the address or project clearly noted). Application materials smaller than 10MB may be emailed to Buildinginspections@concordma.gov. At this time Inspections will be done on a limited basis. Please call 978-318-3280 to schedule an inspection. If possible Inspections will be done within two business days after your request for inspection.

​Mission Statement


The mission of the Building Inspection and Zoning Enforcement Division is to contribute to the protection of the public and the unique character of Concord through the enforcement of Building Codes and Zoning Bylaws by incorporating the following principles:

  • Customer Service - Strive each day to efficiently, effectively, and courteously respond to each customer, both internal and external.
  • Employee Development - Maintain an environment which is positive, supportive, and save so that employees can creatively and effectively provide services.
  • Legal Compliance - Comply with Local, State, and Federal Laws by ensuring that public and private buildings are constructed or changed in accordance with all Bylaws and relevant State and Federal Laws.
  • Resource Management - Use our financial, material, and information resources creatively and judiciously under the guidance of relevant law and organizational standards. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL INFORMATION ON DOUBLE SIDED PAPER.
Beginning January 2, 2019 -

All residential inspections for 
smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and heat detection
will be conducted by the Concord Fire Prevention Department.

Please email or call for Rough and Final inspections
(email is preferred)
fireprevention@concordma.gov or 978-318-3489
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Floor Area Ratio Bylaw/GFA Information

  1. Floor Area Ratio Bylaw
  1. FAR/ GFA Worksheet

Construction Noise Bylaw

  1. Construction Noise Bylaw (PDF)

As a reminder, the new ninth edition code is based on modified versions of the following 2015 codes as published by the International Code Council (ICC).

  1. Concord Building Division and Zoning Enforcement Newsletter Volume 1
  2. construction-control-document-final-01-01-2018
  3. construction-control-document-initial-01-01-18-website without 241 language
  1. Construction Contractors Certification
  2. Construction Control Progress Checklist

SIGN BYLAW FOR NON-COMMERCIAL AND COMMERCIAL SIGNS ON YOUR PROPERTY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACING SIGNS ON TOWN PROPERTY

  1. REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNS FROM THE BOARD OF SELECTMAN IN ADDITION TO THE SIGN BYLAW

CLOSING OUT PERMITS INFORMATION

  1. Commissioners bulletin - Closing out Permits