Department of Building Inspectional Services 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 Phone: (508) 248-2241 Fax: (508) 248-2373 Email Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 7:30a.m.-3:30p.m. Tuesday 7:30a.m.-7:00p.m. Friday 7:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Areas of Responsibility: To enforce the Massachusetts Building Codes, 780 C.M.R. Assist homeowners and contractors in obtaining the proper permits for particular projects. Oversee from start to finish all permitted projects including, conducting necessary inspections and the issuance of completion and/or occupancy certificate. Works closely with the Zoning Enforcement Office. Considering a home improvement project? A Building Permit is required for: Sheds of all sizes Decks of all sizes Pools both aboveground and Inground Roofing of any kind Siding of any kind Windows both new and replacement Additions and repairs Press Release - April 15, 2008: Important Notice to Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) from the MA Department of Public Safety (DPS) Download Press Release Posting Notice - Code Change: The 7th edition of the Single and Two-Family Building Code is now in full effect! As of January 1, 2008 all permits will be issue under the 7th edition for Single and Two-Family projects. You may purchase a copy from The State House Book Store or the ICC. Download Notice. Forms: Application for a Building Permit: Sheds, Pools, Fences, Repairs and Improvements (Printable Version) Sheds, Pools, Fences, Repairs and Improvements (on screen fill in and print) New Homes, Additions, Decks & Substantial Remodeling (Printable Version) New Homes, Additions, Decks & Substantial Remodeling (on screen fill in and print) Other Than One or Two Family Home (Commercial) (Printable Version) Other Than One or Two Family Home (Commercial) (on screen fill in and print) Directions for Application for a Building Permit: Sheds, Pools, Fences, Repairs and Improvements New Homes, Additions, Decks & Substantial Remodeling Application for a Sign Permit Information: FAQ and Answers Information and Permitting Procedures - General overview of the permitting process. Schedule of Building Inspections Private Swimming Pools Swimming Pool Schedule of Inspections Special Permits and Variances: When Are They Needed? Notes From the Commish: Basements, Bedrooms and Other Problems Job of the Office One and Two Family 7th Edition Is Here Pools, Decks and Other Summer Fun Pools, Decks and Other Summer Fun Continued Retaining Walls Signs Solid Flue-Fired Appliances AKA Wood and Pellet Stoves You, Your Home and Contractors Zoning - A Primer Permitting Guidebook Building Commission Personnel Curtis Meskus, Building Commissioner Nancy Shields-Swindell, Department Assistant Related Links Plumbing/Gas Inspector Wire Inspector The Board of Building Regulation and Standards The Massachusetts State Building Code Home Improvement Contractor Registration (HIC) Construction Supervisor License CSL) Home owner's exemption 108.3.5 When do you need a CSL, HIC or Building Permit Debris Disposal Requirements: MGL Chapter 40, Section 45 MGL Chapter 111, Section 150A Worker's Compensation Insurance: MGL 152 Section 25c