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Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement Captain Richard Fink Fire Investigation Unit 781-979-4405 rfink@cityofmelrose.org |
MISSION STATEMENT FIRE PREVENTION/CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Office of Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement provides life safety and property protection information and related inspections to all residents and businesses in the City of Melrose.
The Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement Division is responsible for the enforcement of the City of Melrose's Fire Ordinances, Chapter 148 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Code of Massachusetts Regulations 527 and the National Fire Protection Association Codes. It handles complaints from the public, Notices of Hazard from Fire Companies, and Notice of Violations from the Inspection Services Department and the Melrose Housing Authority. In addition, Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement conducts contamination inspections of vacant and abandoned buildings in conjunction with the Inspection Services Department.
| Quick Links: | ||||
| Guidelines | Applications | Tips & Links | MFD Home Page | |
| Office Hours | Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Permits Issued |
Fire Alarm Installations |
| Permitting Process | Applications should be filled out completely and necessary licenses should be on hand prior to issuance of a permit. Some applications are available for download; the remainder are available at Fire Headquarters located at 576 Main Street. |
| Permit Fees: | See Fee Schedule |
| Local, State, Federal Statutes |
MGL Chapter 148, Sec. 38A |
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Effective January 1, 2005
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Blasting Permit |
Issued by Chief Only |
$250.00 |
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Common Victualler Inspections |
Annually |
$10.00 |
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Demolition Permit |
House/Buildings |
$100.00 |
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Fire Alarm Installs/Repairs |
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$50.00 |
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Fire Reports |
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$50.00 |
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Fireworks Permit |
Detailed Required |
$50.00 |
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Flammable liquid/gas/solid Storage Permit |
Annually |
$50.00 |
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Gunpowder/ Black Powder |
Annually |
$50.00 |
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Hospital Inspections |
Annually |
$200.00 |
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Model Rocket Permit |
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$10.00 |
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Municipal Fire Alarm System |
Connect to the city |
$150.00 |
| Nursing Home Inspections |
Annually |
$100.00 |
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Oil Burner Permit |
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$50.00 |
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Oil Tank Removal Permit |
275 Gallons or Less over 275 Gallons |
$50.00 $150.00 |
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Paint Spray Booth Permit |
Annually |
$25.00 |
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Places of Assembly Inspections |
Annually |
$50.00 |
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Plans Review Commercial |
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$150.00 |
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Plans Review Residential |
1 – 2 Families 3 – 5 Families 6 – 25 Families 26 Families or more |
$50.00 $100.00 $200.00 $250.00 |
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Propane Storage Permit |
Annually |
$50.00 |
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Reissued Permits |
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$25.00 |
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Salamanders Permit |
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$50.00 |
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Smoke Detector Permit |
1 to5 Families |
$50 per unit |
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Smoke Detector Permit |
6 to 25 Units |
$50 + $25 per unit |
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Smoke Detector Permit |
25 Units Plus |
$125 + $25 per unit |
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Smoke Detector Re-Inspection |
Per unit |
$25.00 |
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Sprinkler Test/Repair Permit |
Detail Required |
$150.00 |
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Tank Registration FP290 |
5 Years |
$100.00 |
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Tank Truck Inspections |
Bi-Annually |
$100.00 |
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Tar Kettle Permit |
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$50.00 |
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Tent Permit |
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$50.00 |
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Underground Tank – Slurry filled |
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$100.00 |
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Waste Oil Storage Permit |
Annually |
$50.00 |
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Welding/Cutting/Hot Work Permits |
Detail Required |
$50.00 |
