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Inspectors

Name Title
Larry Gould Inspector of Buildings

Specialty Inspectors

Specialty Inspectors Name Phone
Plumbing/Gas Brian Middleton 413 269 7269
Wiring Nick Fredsall 860 798 2578
Asst. Wire Inspector Robert Kimberly  

Information

BY-LAW CHANGES APPROVED

Zoning Bylaw amendments were passed on October 10, 2011 that have implications for the issuance of building permits. Relaxed setback requirements for nonconforming single and two family residential structures were approved by a vote of the townspeople and by the Commonwealths Attorney General. on March 1, 2012. The effective date of approval is October 10, 2011. Section 3.3.5 (1) states: . New construction, alteration or renovation of, but not limited to, a deck, porch, patio, entryway, addition, attached garage, garden shed or accessory building provided the proposed work provides the minimum front setback of twenty-five (25’) feet, and the side and rear setbacks not less than fifteen (15’) feet from the lot line. Front setback is to be measured from the street right-of-way line where a plan of the way is on file with the Registry of Deeds, or in absence of such plan from a line which begins twenty-five (25’) feet from and parallel with the center line of the right-of-way. If you have questions or concerns please call at 413-269-0100 x110, 413-207-4027 or email me at bldginspotis@gmail.com

  • Massachusetts State Building Codes in force at this time. 9th Edition
  • IRC 2015  International Residential Code 2012 with Mass Amendments.
  • IBC 2015   International Building Code 2012 with Mass Amendments.
  • IMC 2012  International Mechanical Code 2012
  • IECC 2018  International Energy Conservation Code 2018
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