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the Town
of Canton Zoning Bylaws
(Updated Oct 2005 - 2.2MB pdf
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Massachusetts Board of
Building Regulations and Standards
The
Canton Building Department is a public safety office that
enforces all applicable codes, laws and regulations to ensure
all buildings and structures are constructed and maintained in a
safe and usable manner.
The
department is comprised of:
Building
Division/Zoning Enforcement
Plumbing/Gas
Division
Electrical
Division
The
office staff can answer general information questions regarding,
among other things, permits, the permitting process, Zoning
Board of Appeals application process, general zoning questions,
policies and procedures of the Building Department.
They also handle inspection requests for all the
inspectors in the office.
Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement
Officer ~ Edward
Walsh (full-time)
Local Building Inspector ~ Paul McCarthy (part-time)
Inspectors are usually available in
the office Mon. morning ~ 9:00 am to 10:00 am and in
the afternoon 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. On Tues.-Fri. morning ~ 7:30
am to 8:30 am and in the afternoon 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. They are
available during these times to answer any questions regarding
zoning, building construction, the building code and to take
inspection requests. Residential Inspections are handled
Monday through Thursday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008
RESIDENTIAL
New
Single Dwelling $11/$1,000 -
$500 minimum fee
New Two Family, Multi-unit
$14/$1,000 - $600 minimum fee
Dwellings (including condominiums)
Additions
$11/$1,000 - $75 minimum fee
Alterations
$11/$1,000 - $50 minimum fee
Repairs
$11/$1,000 - $30 minimum fee
Accessory structure associated
$35/structure up to 200 sq. ft.
with residential use
$11/$1,000 over 200 sq. ft.
$35 minimum fee
Roof or siding
$11/$1,000 - $50 minimum fee
MINIMUM
FEE FOR ANY WORK NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED WILL BE $30.00
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
New Commercial/Industrial Building
$14/$1,000 - $800 minimum fee
Addition
$14/$1,000 - $200 minimum fee
Alterations
$14/$1,000 - $100 minimum fee
Repairs–includes new roof or re-roof $14/$1,000 -
$50 minimum fee
Accessory structure associated with $14/$1,000 -
$50 minimum fee
commercial/industrial use
MINIMUM FEE FOR ANY WORK NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED
WILL BE
$50.00
MISCELLANEOUS
PERMITS
Certificate of Inspection Fee is
based on Table 106 of MA
Building Code, 780 CMR
Demolition
Permit $50/Structure
Tent
$30
Fair/Concert/Carnival,
etc. $150/Inspection
Move Building or Structure
$100/Structure
Occupancy
Permit $25/Unit
Renewal/Replacement of permit $20/Permit
Signs $30/Sign
Stoves
$30/Structure
Swimming
Pools $120 - in-ground
$60 - above ground
Work started without a permit or
permission from the Building Inspector will be charged a
DOUBLE FEE.
If the licensed builder or
homeowner requests an inspection and the work is not ready
or the premises is locked or access to the
premises is not accessible by means of a set of stairs or
the work is unacceptable then a $50.00 RE-INSPECTION FEE
will be charged to the licensed builder or homeowner and
will be paid prior to rescheduling of the inspection.
Value of the proposed work includes
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC work. The
value of the work, including labor and materials, is based
on fair market value. If the Building Inspector determines
that the value of the proposed work for any given permit is
not based on the fair market value then the inspector will
calculate the fair market value of the work using the most
recent edition of the RS Means Catalog. RS Means Catalog is
used in the construction industry to determine the national
and regional square footage and/or unit cost average for all
phases of construction.
Building Division
The
Building Division is responsible for ensuring public safety,
health, and welfare insofar as they are affected by building
construction. We enforce the Massachusetts State Building Code
780 CMR, the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board
Regulations 521 CMR and any other applicable rules, regulations
and laws related to building construction and safety. Building
permits are issued through our office to construct, reconstruct,
alter, repair, change occupancy to, demolish and move all
residential and commercial buildings and structures within the
Town of Canton. We also issue permits for swimming pools,
fences, accessory sheds, temporary structures such as tents and
trailers, solid fuel burning stoves and signs.
The
following is a very short list of activities that do not require a building permit under the Massachusetts
State Building Code 780 CMR:
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One
story detached accessory structure in which the floor area
does not exceed one hundred and twenty (120) square feet.
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Fences
six (6) feet in height or less.
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Retaining
walls that are not a threat to the public safety, health or
welfare and which retain less
than four (4) feet of unbalanced fill. These walls
are usually ornamental in nature.
-
Greenhouses
covered exclusively with plastic film in accordance with St.
1983, c.671 . This exemption does not apply if the
greenhouse is used for any other use or uses other than what
is normally expected for this purpose.
-
Ordinary
repairs which do not
effect the structure, egress, fire protection, fire rating,
energy provisions, plumbing, sanitary, gas or electrical
systems.
If
you are uncertain as to whether or not you need a building
permit please call our office.
The
Building Division is responsible for performing site (when
necessary), rough, insulation (when necessary) and final
inspections on all building permits issued by this office. For
new construction and additions we would also perform additional
inspections to evaluate soil conditions, footings and foundation
walls. These inspections are necessary to ensure that the work
performed complies with the standards set forth in the
Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR. We are also
responsible for performing annual inspections to all schools,
day-cares, churches, restaurants, function halls and other
places of assembly to ensure that life safety items such as exit
signs, emergency lights, exit doors and occupancy capacity are
being maintained safely and properly.
Building a new home or remodeling an old
one?
If so review the
Building Procedure for Residential
Alterations or Additions
(pdf)
or
Building Procedure for New residential
Homes
(pdf).
These 2 documents describe some of the items that you will need
when applying for a permit.
Zoning Enforcement
The
Zoning Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing the
Canton Zoning By-laws, MGL Ch.40A. These by-laws are used to
control, among other things, density, parking, height and
location of buildings and structures, uses of buildings and
structures, requirements for buildable lots, signs, earth
removal and overlay districts.
This
office accepts, reviews and schedules hearings for all Zoning
Board of Appeals applications. A hearing is required when an
individual’s property or structure does not meet the
requirements set forth in the Canton Zoning By-laws or the
by-law dictates a certain approval is needed due to the scope of
a project (i.e. Site Plan Approval, Special Use Permit, Standing
Sign Permit, etc.).
One
of the responsibilities of the zoning officer is to review
structures for conformity to the zoning setbacks. When a new
building or addition is constructed or perhaps a homeowner would
like to install an accessory shed, a pool or a pool house on
their property, they would first come to our office so that the
zoning officer can review the location of the structure to make
sure it meets the minimum setback distances for that zoning
district. Whenever this is done, a certified
plot plan is required showing the location of the new
structure(s), to scale, on the plot plan.
Another
responsibility of the zoning officer is to make sure the proper
uses are maintained in the proper zoning district. If a new
business comes into the Town or a homeowner wants to start a
home-occupation business, they would first come to our office so
that the zoning officer can determine if the use is allowed
within that zoning district. If it is not, the individual may
have to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a hearing.
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Plumbing/Gas
Division
Plumbing/Gas Inspector ~ Marc Zade (full-time)
The inspector is usually available in
the office Mon.-Fri. morning ~ 7:30 am to 8:00 am and in
the afternoon 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. He is
available during these times to answer questions regarding
plumbing and gas systems, the plumbing/gas code and to take
inspection requests.
PLUMBING & GAS PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008
RESIDENTIAL
PLUMBING FEES
$30 for the first fixture
$10 for each additional fixture
If an underground inspection is required
then a $30 INSPECTION
FEE will be added to the total of the
plumbing permit fee.
GAS FEES
$30 for the first fixture
$10 for each additional fixture
HOT WATER HEATER
REQUIRING BOTH GAS AND
PLUMBING
PERMITS WILL BE CHARGED $40.00
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
PLUMBING FEES
$60 for the first fixture
$12 for each additional fixture
If an underground inspection is required
then a $50 INSPECTION FEE will be added to the
total of the plumbing permit fee.
GAS FEES
$60 for the first fixture|
$12 for each additional fixture
$75 propane for fairs/concerts/etc.
HOT WATER HEATER
REQUIRING BOTH GAS AND
PLUMBING
PERMITS WILL BE CHARGED $65.00
Worked started without a permit or
permission from the Plumbing/Gas Inspector will be charged a
DOUBLE FEE. If the licensed installer requests an
inspection and the work is not ready or the
premises is locked or access to the premises is
not accessible by means of a set of stairs or the
work is unacceptable then a $50 RE-INSPECTION FEE will be
charged to the licensed installer and will be paid prior to
rescheduling of the inspection.
The
Plumbing/Gas Division is responsible for ensuring public safety,
health, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the
installation of plumbing and gas systems and appliances. The
Plumbing Inspector enforces the Massachusetts State Fuel Gas and
Plumbing Code 248 CMR 1.00-7.00 and any other applicable rules,
regulations and laws related to plumbing and gas installation
and safety. Plumbing and gas permits are issued through our
office to install plumbing and gas systems and appliances in all
residential and commercial buildings and structures within the
Town of Canton.
The
Plumbing/Gas Inspector is responsible for performing
underground, site, rough and final inspections on all plumbing
and gas permits issued by this office. These inspections are
necessary to ensure that the work performed complies with the
standards set forth in the Massachusetts State Fuel Gas and
Plumbing Code 248 CMR 1.00-7.00.
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Electrical
Inspector ~ Paul Reynolds (part-time)
The inspector is usually available in
the office Mon.-Fri. morning ~ 7:30 am to 8:00 am. He is available
during these times to answer questions regarding electrical
systems, the electrical code and to take inspection requests.
ELECTRICAL
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2008
RESIDENTIAL
New Single Family
Dwelling $100
New Two Family
Dwelling $125
Multi-Unit
Dwellings
SEE COMMERICAL FEES
Addition/Garage
$60
Sub-panel - fee for each panel and sub-panel $30
Alterations/Remodeling/Fire
Alarm/Miscellaneous
Sub-panel - fee for each panel and sub-panel
$30
Any combination of fixtures, devices, outlets, etc.
not including panels
1 to
5
$35
6 to
25
$75
over
25
$75 plus $5/20 devices, etc
or part of 20
Service Change (per service) $35
Temporary Service
$35
Swimming Pools
$30 above-ground
$50
in-ground
New/Replacement Major
Appliance $30 appliance
Central Air
Conditioning
$35
Gas or Oil Burner
$30
Service removal for siding or grounding
$30
Security, data, telecommunication, low voltage
– not including
devices and outlets, etc.
$75
MINIMUM FEE FOR ANY WORK NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED
WILL BE $30.00
COMMERICAL/INDUSTRIAL
New
Construction/Addition
$50 plus 2% value of work*
*Electrical Inspector reserves the
right to establish fair market value of work or request
to view contract in order to calculate permit fee.
Alterations/Remodeling/Fire
Alarm/Miscellaneous
Sub-panel – not including
$60
Any combination of fixtures, devices, outlets, etc
1 to 5
$60
6 to 25
$120
over 25
$120 plus $10/20 devices,
etc.,
or part of 20
New
Service/Upgrade (per service)
$50
Temporary
Service
$50
Low Voltage Wiring - security, data, telecommunication
Any combination of devices, outlets, etc.
1 to 10
$50
11 to 30
$100
31 to 50
$125
over 50
$125 plus $10/20
devices,
etc.
or part of 20
Transformer (each one)
$50
Heating/Cooling Unit
$40 for 1st $10 each added
Air Handler
$40 for 1st $10 each added
Gas/Oil Furnace
$40
Sign
$40/sign
Generator
$50
Annual Maintenance and Repair Permit Fee
$125
Temp Power for
Fairs/Concerts/etc. $75
Security, data, telecommunication – not
including
devices and outlets, etc.
$100
MINIMUM FEE FOR ANY WORK NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED
WILL BE $50.00
Work started without a permit or permission
from the Electrical Inspector will be charged a DOUBLE FEE.
If the licensed installer requests an
inspection and the work is not ready or the
premises is locked or access to the premises is
not accessible by means of a set of stairs or the
work is unacceptable then a $50 RE-INSPECTION FEE will be
charged to the licensed installer and will be paid prior to
rescheduling of the inspection.
The
Electrical Division is responsible for ensuring public safety,
health, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the
installation of electrical systems and appliances. The
Electrical Inspector enforces the National Electrical Code and
any other applicable rules, regulations and laws related to
electrical installation and safety. Electrical permits are
issued through our office to install electrical wiring for power
and light, low-voltage systems (i.e. security, fire alarm, data
cables, etc.) and electrical appliances in all residential and
commercial buildings and structures within the Town of Canton.
The
Electrical Inspector is responsible for performing underground,
site, rough and final inspections on all electrical permits
issued by this office. These inspections are necessary to ensure
that the work performed complies with the standards set forth in
the National Electrical Code.
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