Will the building commissioner answer questions about how to build, design and construct?

We are happy to help you through the building process but it is not the Building Commissioner's job to design, redesign or supervise any construction project. Please refer to the Ninth Edition Code 780 before contacting the commissioner. The commissioner's main job is to enforce the Massachusetts State Building code. To learn more about the role of the Building commissioner please click here

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1. When is a building permit required?
2. What requirements must be met prior to applying for a building permit?
3. How long is my permit good for?
4. Do I need a permit for a shed? Where can a shed be placed?
5. What zone do I live in?
6. When will my permit be issued?
7. Will the building commissioner answer questions about how to build, design and construct?
8. What about the issuance of plumbing, gas, or wiring permits?
9. Can the building commissioner help me with my neighbor's trees?
10. How long does it take to get a building permit?