NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH BUILDING DEPARTMENT

 Permits, Applications, Forms and Procedures can be found here
Town Maps can be found here
Street listings can be found here

Business Hours

Monday through Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursdays until 6PM
Fridays untill 12pm

Note:

Hearing to be held on May 24th for the purpose of changing the Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Permit Fees.

Hearing for 6:00 PM 

Plumbing/Gas... Please write out two separate checks when applying for plumbing and gas permits.

Also, Please present a copy of the contract when applying for a building permit and it must be signed by both parties

Inspectors

• Rod Palmer, Buiding Commissioner
  
  
• Sharon Fontaine, Local Building Inspector
  
  
• Paul LaFratta, Electrical Inspector (Inspections daily: 4PM - 6PM)
  
  
• Bruce Haselton, Assistant Electrical Inspector
  
  
• Paul Deschenes, Gas & Plumbing Inspector (Inspections Monday - Thursday 3PM - 5PM) (Friday 8AM - 10AM)
  
  
• Paul Haselton , Assistant Gas & Plumbing Inspector
  Walter Burlingame , Assistant Gas & Plumbing Inspector
  

Office Staff

• Sue M. Rodrigues - Calista , Office Manager
  
  
• Leigh Cooper-Pereyra, Clerk
  
  
• Mary Brillon, Clerk

Function

The Town of North Attleborough Building Department complies with the Massachusetts State Building Code 780CMR, 521CMR, 248CMR, Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and all Massachusetts Laws pertaining to the building and zoning codes. Also, any other State Statutes, rules, regulations and By-Laws, as do the Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspectors.

In this office, you will find the building, wiring, plumbing, and gas inspectors. The Building Commissioner also serves as the Zoning Enforcement Officer. It is the responsibility of the Zoning Enforcement Officer to enforce local ordinances, determine zoning issues of compliance or non-compliance and address complaints and field reports.

When do you need a permit?

Permits are required for the following:

• Trenches
• Sheet Metal
• New Construction (residential/commercial)
• Additions/Renovations/Alterations/Change of Use (residential/commercial)
• Prefabricated structures/Manufactured homes
• Accessory structures over 25 square feet (floor area) (e.g. sheds, Gazebos, Tents, Towers, Retaining walls, Monuments)
• Re-Siding/Re-Roofing/Replacement Windows or Doors
• Swimming pools (above and inground)/hot tubs/decks/docks
• Demolition/removal/relocation (Health Department notification for hazardous material disposal is required. Be aware of thermostat mercury, oils, lead, asbestos…etc.
• Signs (wall or Pylon), temporary/portable/banners/awnings
• Fireplaces/Wood Stoves/Pellet Stoves/Power Vents/ Chimney (Masonary)
• Electrical Systems/Telephones/Low Voltage/Burglar Alarm (any electrical changes (new or replacements)
• Plumbing & Gas (any installation or repair)
• Mechanical/HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning) Fire Protection/Sprinkler Systems
• Insulation
• Certificate of Occupancy Only (Business with no changes)
• Emerald Square Mall Kiosk / display of vehicles / event
• Carnival / Fairs
• Temporary Trailers, Mobile homes, Offices, etc.
• Certificate of Inspections
• Ownership name change of a business

Always check with us for required inspections and scheduling.

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