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.
Customer Service Survey - Inspectional Services Department
Please tell us how our Inspectional Services Department is doing. Fill out the attached form and return it to the Town Administrator, 37 Main St., Charlton MA 01507, email to robin.craver@townofcharlton.net or fax it to 508-248-2374.


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

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:

Accessory Permit 1 & 2 Family
Used for:
  • Sheds
  • Pools
  • Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows
  • Fences, Retaining walls
  • Interior remodeling and Improvements
  • Solid Fuel Burning Appliances (aka pellet, wood and coal stove)
Additions, Remodeling, New dwellings
Used for:
  • Additions
  • Major remodeling
  • Garages
  • Sunrooms
  • Screen rooms
  • Decks and Porches
  • New homes up to 2 Family
Directions for Application for a Building Permit: Application for a Building Permit Other Than a One or Two Family Dwelling
Application to Demolish an Existing Structure
Application for a Sign Permit
Window and Door Schedule Work Sheet
Window Schedule Worksheet

Information:

Fee Chart
FAQ and Answers Guidance for Residential Deck Construction

Notes From the Commish:

Basements, Bedrooms and Other Problems
Contractors Working on Your Home
Job of the Office
Off the Grid
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
Winter Heating Tips
You, Your Home and Contractors
Zoning - A Primer

Permitting Guidebook

Building Commission Personnel

Curtis Meskus, Building Commissioner
Nancy Shields, 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