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BUILDING PERMITS UPDATE
As of May 18, 2020 Governor Baker’s Phase 1 plan to reopen Massachusetts businesses allows for all construction projects to resume operations under Public Health guidelines specific to the construction industry. All permit applications and building permit sign off-sheets will still be accepted via a Drop Box located outside the main entrance to the Department of Planning and Land Management building at 141 Keyes Road. Please note that large roll plans are not able to be accepted at this time; plans should be submitted via a flash drive or USB drive (please place the drive in an envelope with the project name and address 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.
Please see links below for guidelines.
https://www.mass.gov/lists/safety-standards-for-construction
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
- 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.
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