Wire Inspector
James Jones
37 Main Street
Charlton, MA 01507		 Phone: (508) 728-8811

Areas of Responsibility:
To issue permits to applicants planning to perform electrical work, and to perform follow-up inspections.
Documents Available for Download:
Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work and Schedule of Wiring Fees
Permitting Guidebook

Applications for permits may also be obtained from:
Town of Charlton
Office of Building and Inspectional Services
37 Main St.
Charlton MA 01507

Make sure your liability insurance is up to date or enclose a new one.
Mail application with fee to: Town of Charlton, Office of Building and Inspectional Services, 37 Main St., Charlton MA 01507.

Please Remember:
  • Enclose copies of your licenses and liability insurance
  • Make out chekcs payable to the Town of Charlton
  • Contact James Jones at 508-728-8811 for Inspections

SCHEDULE OF WIRING FEES EFFECTIVE July 17, 2007
ESTABLISHED AND APPROVED BY THE CHARLTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Current Charges for Wiring Fees
Fees
Est #
Inspect
New Dwellings
One family if work done by the same contractor 120.00 3
One family if service is underground 160.00 4
For each additional apartment or meter 40.00 1
Condominium each 80.00 2
Each additional contractor on the job must take out a permit 35.00 1
Existing Dwellings
Service change only 40.00 1
Temporary Services 40.00 1
Service change if underground 80.00 2
Additions without services 80.00 2
Additions with services or panels 80.00 2
Garages without services 80.00 2
Garages with services or panels 80.00 2
Wiring for water heaters, ranges and appliances 40.00 1
Wiring for security alarms, oil burners, and sewer pumps 40.00 1
Miscellaneous (repairs, complaints, etc.) 40.00 1
Swimming pools 80.00 2
Traffic lights, signs, and billboards 40.00 1
Additional inspections 40.00 1
Wiring in buildings Other Than Dwellings
100 to 400 amp. Services 240.00 4
401 to 800 amp. Services 360.00 4
801 to 1200 amp. Services 450.00 5
1201 to 2000 amp. Services 540.00 6
2001 amp. Services and over 630.00 7
For each additional store or business in building 120.00 2
For each additional inspection required beyond the fee schedule 60.00 1
For additional inspections for work found defective 60.00 1
Additions, Renovations and Alterations 175.00
Failure to obtain a permit: applicants failing to obtain a permit as required will be subject to additional fees incurred by the department.

If no inspection has been made within two years, a new permit will be required for inspection.