Building

**FOR REFERENCE: 75 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE (BURLINGTON MALL) IS ALSO KNOWN AS 0 BURLINGTON MALL IN VIEWPOINT**

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT ALL PERMITS ONLINE 

Permits submitted online are processed FIRST and FASTER than paper

ANY CHANGE IN GENERAL CONTRACTOR DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND/OR AFTER THE PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED, REQUIRES A NEW APPLICATION FROM SAME (a recalculation of fees may apply)


**As approved by Town Meeting on 9/28/2022: New Zoning By-Law 5.1.6 regarding ground water in relation to construction is now in effect!**

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As of January 1, 2023 the State has adopted the 2021 IECC for RESIDENTIAL ONLY. Please see the State Department of Energy website/DOER


The Building Department is responsible for the review, inspection and permitting of new construction and/or alterations to any structures within the Town.

Construction Control Documents


All structural lumber spec sheets (LVLs, I-JOISTS) MUST be stamped by a Massachusetts Engineer or Architect, unless submitted plans are stamped by the same.


PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE


Plan Review Fee Schedule



All applications for a building permit are required to be submitted in complete form including the following information:

  • Building Permit application filled out completely including contractor information (license/insurance information, etc.). All questions are required to be answered.
  • Buildings/Structures over 35,000 cubic feet are required to have original stamp and signature, along with affidavits filled out completely.
  • Plot/Site Plan showing location of proposed new building and/or addition.
  • Projects (other than single family dwellings) are required to have Planning Board approval (Site Plan/Special Permit approval). They also have the authority to issue fines on persons or properties violating the Town's General By-Laws, Zoning By-Laws and Building Code Regulations.

If you are planning any construction projects, please plan a minimum of two weeks for completion of your application; plan review and issuance of the building permit for most construction jobs.

We do ask you submit your complaints in writing via the Town Clerks webpage: "I want to" or "Request for Information".


CLICK HERE FOR Zoning Determination Letter Request Form


Links:

BBRS-Building Codes

International Code Council (ICC)

Check a Construction Supervisor License

Home Improvement Registration Lookup