City Of Boston: Inspectional Services COVID-19 Update

Boston MA

06 January, 2022

12:39 PM

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Press release from the City of Boston: January 5, 2022 To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we encourage applicants to utilize our online system when applying for or checking the status of a permit, certificate, or license. To better address your needs we have modified and streamlined the services listed below, in addition to providing improved contact information. Affidavits (Fire Escapes, Swimming Pools, Roof Decks, and Facades) If you have an inquiry or would like to submit an affidavit for a Swimming Pool, Roof Deck, Fire Escape/Fire Balcony, or Facade, email us (for Swimming Pools or Roof Decks) or download the application (Fire Escape/Fire Balcony or Facade) and email the completed form to [email protected] or call 617-961-3076 Board of Appeal  Applicants requesting relief from the zoning or building code, or anyone inquiring about upcoming hearings, should send an email to [email protected] or call 617-635-4775 Building Division - Permits Check your Permit Status - To check the status of pending permits please visit our permit portal.  To check the status of issued permits visit our Permit Finder website: Permit Finder Portal  Look up Historic Documents - Historical permits can be found at the Lookup Historic Documents portal Apply for an Online Permit - Submit an application for Alteration/Long Form, Amendment, Use of Premise, Short Form, Electrical, Gas, and Plumbing permits via our Online Permitting Portal   Applying for a Permit Not Available Online - To apply for a Sheet Metal, Trench, or Sprinkler permit, please download the permit application (Sheet Metal, Trench, Sprinkler), and submit the completed application along with your Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit, COVID-19 Safety Affidavit, COVID-19 Safety Plan and a copy of your builders license to [email protected]. We will contact you regarding the next steps. For related questions, please email [email protected] or call 617-961-3424 Questions About Permits at the "Intake Stage" - If your permit is in "Intake" (aka Counter #1) and you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or 617-961-3424 Questions About Permits at the "Inspection Review Stage" - If your permit is in the "inspection review stage and you need assistance, please contact the appropriate inspector. You can also email [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]  or call 617-961-3289 Plan Drop Off/Pickup - Applicants looking to drop off plans or consult with a plan review staff member can email  [email protected] or call 617-635-5312 Off-Hour Work Permits - To apply for an Off-Hour permit to work outside of the normal construction hours, please send a completed Off-Hour Permit Application via email to [email protected]. Once received we will contact you regarding the next steps Building Division - Inspections Request a Buildings and Structures Inspection - To schedule a building, electrical or mechanical inspection please contact the appropriate ward inspector, or reach out to the appropriate group email address: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]  or call 617-961-3289 Off Hour Inspection Requests - To request an "Off-Hour" inspection from a Building, Electrical or Mechanical inspector, please send a completed Off-Hour Inspection Application to [email protected], if it is approved, you will be instructed to pay the fee of $250 online, then the inspection will be scheduled.  Building Division - Builders License Renewals City of Boston Building License Renewal - To renew your builders license or apply for a new license, please send an email to [email protected] or call 617-961-3225 Certificates of Inspections and Certificates of Occupancy  Download the Checklist and/or Application for a Certificate of Occupancy. If you have an inquiry or would like to submit an application related to a Certificate of Occupancy, or if you need assistance regarding a certificate of inspections, please call 617-961-3223 or 617-961-3401 Commissioner's Office If you have an inquiry or would like to reach the Commissioner send an email to [email protected] or call 617-961-3434 Constituent Services If you have a complaint regarding illegal rooming homes, hoarding or construction projects not in compliance with the City's COVID-19 Construction Safety Protocols, please contact [email protected], [email protected] or call 617-504-2392 Environmental Sanitation Division Site Cleanliness Applications can be completed, signed, and emailed to the department for processing.  Questions and/or applications can be sent to [email protected] or call 617-961-3422 Health Division All in-person plan reviews have been suspended until further notice. Questions or inquiries for the Health Division can be sent to [email protected] or call 617-635-5326 Housing Division Long-Term Rental Housing Registration - To register or renew a registration your rental property, visit our Rental Registration Portal Short-Term Rental Housing Registration - To register or renew your Short Term Rental registration, visit our Short-Term Rental Registration Portal For Housing-related questions or assistance, you can call our office at 617-635-1010 or send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] Weights and Measures Division Our Weights and Measures Sealers are conducting random verification inspections to ensure that consumers are being accurately charged. Questions or inquiries can be sent to [email protected] or call 617-635-5328 To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we encourage applicants to utilize our online system when applying for or checking the status of a permit, certificate, or license. To better address your needs we have modified and streamlined the services listed below, in addition to providing improved contact information. If you have an inquiry or would like to submit an affidavit for a Swimming Pool, Roof Deck, Fire Escape/Fire Balcony, or Facade, email us (for Swimming Pools or Roof Decks) or download the application (Fire Escape/Fire Balcony or Facade) and email the completed form to [email protected] or call 617-961-3076 If you have an inquiry or would like to submit an affidavit for a Swimming Pool, Roof Deck, Fire Escape/Fire Balcony, or Facade Applicants requesting relief from the zoning or building code, or anyone inquiring about upcoming hearings, should send an email to [email protected] or call 617-635-4775 Applicants requesting relief from the zoning or building code, or anyone inquiring about upcoming hearings, should send an email to Check your Permit Status - To check the status of pending permits please visit our permit portal.  To check the status of issued permits visit our Permit Finder website: Permit Finder Portal  Look up Historic Documents - Historical permits can be found at the Lookup Historic Documents portal Apply for an Online Permit - Submit an application for Alteration/Long Form, Amendment, Use of Premise, Short Form, Electrical, Gas, and Plumbing permits via our Online Permitting Portal   Applying for a Permit Not Available Online - To apply for a Sheet Metal, Trench, or Sprinkler permit, please download the permit application (Sheet Metal, Trench, Sprinkler), and submit the completed application along with your Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit, COVID-19 Safety Affidavit, COVID-19 Safety Plan and a copy of your builders license to [email protected]. We will contact you regarding the next steps. For related questions, please email [email protected] or call 617-961-3424 Questions About Permits at the "Intake Stage" - If your permit is in "Intake" (aka Counter #1) and you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or 617-961-3424 Questions About Permits at the "Inspection Review Stage" - If your permit is in the "inspection review stage and you need assistance, please contact the appropriate inspector. You can also email [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]  or call 617-961-3289 Plan Drop Off/Pickup - Applicants looking to drop off plans or consult with a plan review staff member can email  [email protected] or call 617-635-5312 Off-Hour Work Permits - To apply for an Off-Hour permit to work outside of the normal construction hours, please send a completed Off-Hour Permit Application via email to [email protected]. Once received we will contact you regarding the next steps Check your Permit Status - Look up Historic Documents Apply for an Online Permit Applying for a Permit Not Available Online - Questions About Permits at the "Intake Stage" Questions About Permits at the "Inspection Review Stage" Plan Drop Off/Pickup Off-Hour Work Permits - Request a Buildings and Structures Inspection - To schedule a building, electrical or mechanical inspection please contact the appropriate ward inspector, or reach out to the appropriate group email address: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]  or call 617-961-3289 Off Hour Inspection Requests - To request an "Off-Hour" inspection from a Building, Electrical or Mechanical inspector, please send a completed Off-Hour Inspection Application to [email protected], if it is approved, you will be instructed to pay the fee of $250 online, then the inspection will be scheduled.  Request a Buildings and Structures Inspection - To schedule a building, electrical or mechanical inspection please contact the appropriate ward inspector, or reach out to the appropriate group email address: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]  or call 617-961-3289 Request a Buildings and Structures Inspection Off Hour Inspection Requests - To request an "Off-Hour" inspection from a Building, Electrical or Mechanical inspector, please send a completed Off-Hour Inspection Application to [email protected], if it is approved, you will be instructed to pay the fee of $250 online, then the inspection will be scheduled.  Off Hour Inspection Requests City of Boston Building License Renewal - To renew your builders license or apply for a new license, please send an email to [email protected] or call 617-961-3225 City of Boston Building License Renewal Download the Checklist and/or Application for a Certificate of Occupancy. If you have an inquiry or would like to submit an application related to a Certificate of Occupancy, or if you need assistance regarding a certificate of inspections, please call 617-961-3223 or 617-961-3401 Download the If you have an inquiry or would like to reach the Commissioner send an email to [email protected] or call 617-961-3434 If you have an inquiry or would like to reach the Commissioner send an email to If you have a complaint regarding illegal rooming homes, hoarding or construction projects not in compliance with the City's COVID-19 Construction Safety Protocols, please contact [email protected], [email protected] or call 617-504-2392 If you have a complaint regarding illegal rooming homes, hoarding or construction projects not in compliance with the City's COVID-19 Construction Safety Protocols, please contact Site Cleanliness Applications can be completed, signed, and emailed to the department for processing.  Questions and/or applications can be sent to [email protected] or call 617-961-3422 Site Cleanliness All in-person plan reviews have been suspended until further notice. Questions or inquiries for the Health Division can be sent to [email protected] or call 617-635-5326 All in-person plan reviews have been suspended until further notice. Long-Term Rental Housing Registration - To register or renew a registration your rental property, visit our Rental Registration Portal Short-Term Rental Housing Registration - To register or renew your Short Term Rental registration, visit our Short-Term Rental Registration Portal For Housing-related questions or assistance, you can call our office at 617-635-1010 or send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] Long-Term Rental Housing Registration Short-Term Rental Housing Registration Our Weights and Measures Sealers are conducting random verification inspections to ensure that consumers are being accurately charged. Questions or inquiries can be sent to [email protected] or call 617-635-5328 Our Weights and Measures Sealers are conducting random verification inspections to ensure that consumers are being accurately charged. This press release was produced by the City of Boston. The views expressed here are the author's own.