Can I receive a temporary Certificate of Occupancy?
A temporary certificate may be issued before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely prior to full completion of the building or structure without endangering life or public welfare. For specific information, see 780 CMR 111.3 Temporary Occupancy. There is a fee of $50 per month and a 3 month minimum for each temporary occupancy. For more detailed information regarding Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certification of Occupancy, please see 780 CMR 111 Certificate of Occupancy.

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1. When is a building permit necessary?
2. What are the fees for building, wiring, plumbing, gas permits, and other building department functions?
3. What is the process for applying for a building permit?
4. How long does it take to process a permit application?
5. How do I appeal a building permit or a decision made by a Building Inspector?
6. Who can apply for a permit?
7. Who can be issued a building permit?
8. Can a homeowner apply for and be issued a building permit?
9. Can a homeowner apply for any Wiring, Plumbing, or Gas permit?
10. Does a building permit expire?
11. Do I need a permit to install a shed?
12. Do I need a permit for a fence and what are the requirements?
13. Do I need a building permit for a driveway?
14. What are the hours a contractor can work?
15. How do I receive permission for a curb cut?
16. How do you apply for a sign or Facade Design Review?
17. When do I need a certified plot plan?
18. Can I receive a temporary Certificate of Occupancy?
19. Who do I contact about hooking up to town water, sewer, or drainage?
20. Who do I contact with questions regarding zoning (setbacks, frontage of area, pre-existing nonconforming structure, etc.)?
21. Do the inspectors for the Building Department carry official identification?