TOWN OF ASHBURNHAM
OFFICE OF THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER
TOWN HALL
15 OAKMONT DRIVE
ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004
DESCRIPTION |
FEE |
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Minimum Building Permit Fee |
$25 – If Construction Value is Less Than $500 $50 – If Construction Value is $500 - $1000 |
New Single Family, Two Family, Residential Additions, Alterations, and Renovations |
$50 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value Over $1000 |
New Multi-Family |
$150 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
Roof |
$50 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
Siding |
$50 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
Garages |
$75 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
Municipal |
No Fee |
Shed |
$50 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
Accessory Buildings – Wood Frame or Block |
$50 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
New Commercial & Industrial |
$150 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
Multi-Family & Commercial/Industrial Alterations or Additions |
$150 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Construction Value |
Swimming Pools Deeper than 2 ft or Greater than 250 sq feet in Surface Area |
$50 for Above-Ground $75 for In-Ground |
Foundation Only |
$150 |
Demolition |
$75 Residential $200 Commercial/Industrial |
Fence – 4 Feet in Height |
$50 |
Fence – Over 4 Feet in Height |
$50 – Plus $7 per $1000 of Value |
Signs – 1 to 50 Square Feet |
$70 |
Signs – Over 50 Square Feet |
$70 – Plus $1 per Additional Square Foot |
Solid Fuel Appliances |
$30 |
Re-Inspection Fee |
$75 |
Failure to Apply for Permit |
$300 PENALTY |
Construction value is calculated by multiplying the total square footage of the new construction by the base fee. Base fee is $75 for garages and $50 for accessory buildings. All other projects, use $150 as the base fee.
On exceptionally large or complicated multi-family, commercial, or industrial projects, plan review fees may be required.
Work must commence within 6 months of issuance and it must be completed within 2 years of commencement date or permit is null and void. Extensions may be available to homeowners who complete the work themselves.
Please see Table 106 of the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards for all other Certificate of Inspections.
Permits may be withheld until all financial obligations to the Town have been met.
TOWN OF ASHBURNHAM
OFFICE OF THE PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR
TOWN HALL
15 OAKMONT DRIVE
ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430
PLUMBING & GAS PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004
DESCRIPTION |
FEE |
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REMODELING, REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS, ALTERATIONS, AND ADDITIONS |
Single and Two Family Plumbing Gas |
Base $60 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $60 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Replacement of Hot Water Heaters Replacement of Gas Appliances |
$15 per Heater $10 per Appliance |
Residential Commercial – Three Family and Over Plumbing Gas |
Base $70 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $70 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Commercial – Buildings Plumbing Gas |
Base $80 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $80 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Industrial Plumbing Gas |
Base $80 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $80 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Church and Schoolhouse Plumbing Gas |
Base $50 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $50 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Demolished Buildings and Cap Sewer |
$50 |
NEW CONSTRUCTION |
Single and Two Family Plumbing Gas |
Base $60 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $60 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Residential Commercial – Three Family and Over Plumbing Gas |
Base $70 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $70 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Commercial – Buildings Plumbing Gas |
Base $70 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $70 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
Church and Schoolhouse Plumbing Gas |
Base $50 – Plus $20 per Fixture Base $50 – Plus $20 per Fixture |
SERVICE FEES |
Written Opinion Inspection Related to Written Opinion |
$25 $25 |
Re-Inspection Fee |
$75 per Inspection |
Failure to Apply for Permit |
$300 PENALTY |
Permits may be withheld until all financial obligations to the Town have been met.
TOWN OF ASHBURNHAM
OFFICE OF THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
TOWN HALL
15 OAKMONT DRIVE
ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004
DESCRIPTION |
FEE |
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Residential Single Family |
Residential Service Charge |
$50 |
New Single Family Home (Includes Temporary) Maximum of 5 Visits |
$200 |
Temporary Service |
$50 |
Oil Burner, Gas Burner, Water Heaters |
$15 |
Security & Fire Systems |
$50 |
New Addition to Existing Building |
$75 |
Items Not Listed |
$50 |
Meter Removal for Siding |
$10 |
Pool – Above Ground Pool – In Ground |
$50 $75 |
Residential Apartments & Multi-Family |
New Construction |
$250 |
Remodeling – Per Unit |
$50 |
Service Change – Multiple Meters |
$75 |
Commercial & Industrial |
Maintenance Permit (Due January 1st) |
$150 |
New Buildings Up to1% of Total Electrical Cost of Project |
$150 – Minimum |
Service Changes – Up to 400 amps Service Changes – Over 400 amps |
$.50 per amp $.50 per amp |
Remodeling – Up to 2000 square ft |
$150 |
Phone & Data Outlets – 1% of Cost |
$50 - Minimum |
Incidentals |
$15 |
Other Work Not Listed |
$50 |
Re-Inspection Fee (for Violations & Work Not Completed per Inspection) |
$75 |
Failure to Apply for Permit |
Up to Double the Value of the Permit Fee |
If an open electrical permit exists and electricians are being changed, the old permit must be closed, a new permit application must be submitted, and a new permit fee must be paid.
Permits are good for one year unless extended by the Office of the Wiring Inspector for good cause.
Permits may be withheld until all financial obligations to the Town have been met.
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