Inspectional Services

 

Inspection Services Department

Please note that all permits must be applied for online.  No paper applications/ permits will be accepted.

Do not mail applications to this office.

NEW ONLINE PERMITTING!

PLEASE READ

  • Creating the account: Please use an email address that you will pay attention to. This will be the email address that receives all “ready for payments” and “issued permits” updates.
  • Submitting your 1st application:  This is considered the time you are registering/creating an account for the online permit system.
  • Be Prepared: Have your licenses, HIC, a worker’s comp affidavit, and liability Insurance certificate saved as (separate) PDF files in your computer. When creating the account; this will allow you to upload the document easily (there is a link to a blank worker’s comp form when creating the account if needed).
  • Contractors: You will be required to upload the licenses, HIC, workers comp, and insurances once; the permit system will store them and upload to every application you are applying.
  • Homeowners: For building permits; you will have to create an account also and provide a worker’s comp affidavit (there is a link to a blank worker’s comp form when creating the account).
  • Trouble Applying for a Permit: Only after you have created the account: Please note all required fields have a red *  If you are having trouble after you have completed all the required fields and uploaded all the required documents, please contact Patty Bucciero at pbucciero@cityofmelrose.org
  • What happens when I create an account and submit my application?
    • The staff will receive your application.
    • Your application will be placed into the queue to be reviewed. Review times could be 2-3 weeks depending on the volume of applications we receive during that period.
    • When the staff has reviewed and approved the "Fees" you will receive a “ready for payment” email; follow the link and pay. While paying when you click the submit button, please let the system work DO NOT KEEP CLICKING THE SUBMIT BUTTON; if you don't you may end up paying twice.
    • When you have submitted your payment the staff will be notified automatically via the permit system.
    • Once you have paid;  you will receive an email with the “issued permit” attached. You are required to print this out and post it at the job site.

Apply for all Permits: Click Here: ONLINE PERMITTING.

FOR INSPECTIONS  Please follow the link (Inspection Procedures) for the inspection process.

Staff Hours & Contact Information

Director of Inspectional Services, Building Commissioner, CBO Local Building InspectorInspector of Wires; Weights and MeasuresInspector of Plumbing & Gas

Albert Talarico
atalarico@cityofmelrose.org
781-979-4135

Stephen Doucet
sdoucet@cityofmelrose.org
781-979-4138

Bill Kotowski
wkotowski@cityofmelrose.org
781-979-4134

Kenny Rogers
krogers@cityofmelrose.org
781-979-4136

Director of Inspectional Services, Building Commissioner, CBO
By Appointment Only

Building Inspections Hours:  
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 am
Call: 781-979-4138

Weights/Measures/Electrical Hours:
Monday, Wed. & Thursday - Call before 8:30 to get on list.
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 am
Call: 781-979-4134

Plumbing & Gas Hours:
Monday - Thursday
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Call: 781-979-4136

Assistant To Director

Patty Bucciero
pbucciero@cityofmelrose.org
781-979-4135