Inspectional Rates

   The following table details currently available inspection and permit fees as stated by the Town of Sherborn and the Sherborn Fire Department. Checks can be be made payable to the Town of Sherborn, and need to be received along with an "Inspection Request Form". All permits must contain an authorized signature from the Fire Chief, or designee, in order to be considered valid.

Note: All failed inspections are subject to a $40.00 re-inspection fee due at time of re-inspection.


   Authorized representatives of the Sherborn Fire Department are available to conducts both residential and commercial inspections. These inspections are often required by either state or local laws in order to issue permits and plans for work proceedings. To schedule an appointment, call (508) 653-3270. Hours of inspection are typically between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and are made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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or
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    We also offer general safety surveys for situations concerning a particular condition or activity that may involve fire or hazardous materials.

Permits FEE
  Agricultural Burning (per location) $10.00
  Blasting (detail required) $25.00
  Fire Alarm Installation or Alteration (commercial) $55.00
  Fireworks Display (detail required) $55.00
  Oil Tank Installation $40.00 per tank
  Oil Tank Removal $40.00 per tank
  Oil Burner Installation or Alteration $40.00
  Outdoor Burning $10.00
  Storage of Explosives $55.00
  Sprinkler Installation or Alteration (commercial) $55.00
 
Inspectional Services FEE
     
  Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspection $40.00
  Propane Tank Installation/Storage $40.00
  Residential Smoke Detector (Final Inspections & 26F) $40.00 for 1-12 devices
$55.00 for >12 devices
  Tank Truck Inspections $40.00 per unit
  Transfer tank inspections $40.00 per unit
 
Additional Services FEE
     
  21E Environmental Information Requests Hourly by statute/ $35 hr.
  Plan Review Hourly by statute/ $35 hr.
  Public Information Requests Hourly by statute/ $35 hr.
  Copies $0.30 per page
  Report Copies $12.00 per report

 

 
Last Updated: June 9, 2008