Schedule of Permit Fees
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2023 Open Burning Permits Available
Open burning permits for 2023 are available. You must have a permit to burn. Burning season runs from January 15, 2023 to April 30, 2023. Click to apply for a permit
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All applications are to be made on the Fire Department permitting suite unless otherwise noted here. Both the Fire Department and Building Department suites are available at https://permiteyes.us/chelmsford/loginuser.php
Smoke Detector Inspections
MGL Ch. 148 Sections 10A, 26E, 26F, and 26F 1/2
- Single Family - $50
- Two Family - $100
- Three to Six Units - $150
- Over Six Units - $500
Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, and Fire Suppression Systems
Fire Alarm Plan Review - Use Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System application on Fire Department site and select Fire Alarm Plan Review on the application
- Less than 50 devices - $50
- 51-150 devices - $100
- More than 151 devices - $150
Sprinkler and Fire Suppression System Plan Review - Use Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System application on fire department site and select Sprinkler System Plan Review or Suppression System as applicable.
- Up to 7,499 sq. feet. - $50
- 7,500 to 25,000 sq. ft. - $100
- 25,001 to 100,000 sq.ft. - $150
- 100,001 sq. ft. and over - $200
- Fire Suppression Systems - $50 per system
Fire alarm and Sprinkler system shutdowns Daily Work Permit (consecutive days, per system) - Application on Fire Department Site, Fire Alarm and Suppression System and select the appropriate impairment option.
- 10 days - $25
- 30 days - $50
- 60 days - $75
- 90 days - $100
Heating Appliances
MGL Ch. 148 Section 10A (Form 1, FP-056) (Use Installation or Alteration of Fuel Burning Equipment application)
- Residential oil burner and oil storage - $50
- Burner and/or tank installation - $50
- Tank removal - $50 per tank - Only applicable for consumptive use residential tanks.
Space Heaters/Vent Free Fireplaces (residential) (Use Vent Free Heater application)
- Unvented fired space heater - $25
*Gas appliances, wood stoves, coal stoves, fireplaces, and pellet stoves are handled through the building department
Hazardous Materials
Storage Permits - Permits are required from the Fire Prevention Office even if the applicant has a license for storage from the Town of Chelmsford. Use Flammable and Combustible Materials Storage application
- Flammable and Combustible material storage - $50/two years
- Waste oil - Included with flammable and combustible permit
- Aerosol Storage >500 lbs - $25
- Laboratory Chemicals - $25
- Compressed Gases - $25
- Combustible fibers >100 cu. ft. - $25
- Combustible goods >2500 cu. ft. - $25
- Hydrogen fueling systems - $50
- Propane storage (Industrial/Commercial) - $50
Processing Permits -
- Hazardous Materials Processing $50 per category - Use Hazardous Materials Processing application in Fire Department permitting suite
- Oven and furnace installation and use $50 per building- Use miscellaneous application in Fire Department permitting suite
Tank Installations/Removals
For UST and AST; not applicable for residential consumptive use.
- Tank Installations - $50/tank (Use Tank Installation application)
- UST/AST Tank removal - $50/tank - Fire Department detail may be required. (Use tank removal application)
Propane (LP Gas)
Up to 42 lbs allowed without a permit, or two 20 pound cylinders
- Residential LP installations with storage (New installations must provide a site plan) - $50 - Use Propane Tank Installation application
- LP Gas cylinder exchange cage (2 years) - $50 - Use Propane Tank Exchange Cage application
Construction Site Permits
Must submit NFPA 241 site safety plan
- Hot work (Cutting, welding, grinding, brazing, etc.) - up to 30 days $50, 31-60 days $100; Paid firefighter detail may be required.
- Temporary space heaters and salamanders (Expire on May 1) - $25 (Use miscellaneous application)
- Placement of a tar kettle on roof - $25 - Use Miscellaneous application in Fire Department permitting suite
- Temporary Dumpster - $25 for six months
Plan Review
Residential - All projects will be reviewed on building permit application.
- Single family dwelling (new houses and renovations, includes certificate) - $50
- Two family (new houses and renovations, includes certificate) - $100
- Condominiums - Refer to commercial building plans, plus $50 per unit for smoke detector certificate
- Apartment buildings (3 or more units) - Refer to commercial building plans
Commercial (assessed according to work area) - All projects will be reviewed on building permit application.
- Up to 25,000 sq. ft. - $100
- 25,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. - $150
- 100,001 sq. ft. and over - $200
Tents and temporary structures - All projects will be reviewed on building permit application.
- Tents and temporary structures - $25
Food Truck/Trailer Inspections
Daily and Seasonal use. Must also apply to the Chelmsford Board of Health for appropriate foodservice permits.
- Daily - $25
- Seasonal - $50 - Operator shall agree to submit to FD inspection at any time. (Expires December 31)
Open Burning
- Seasonal Open Burning January 15-April 30 - $10 for the season. PERMITS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE CHELMSFORD OPEN BURNING SITE DURING BURNING SEASON.
- Agricultural Open Burning - $10 - Make application on the Chelmsford Open Burning Site. All permits expire on December 31 of the permit year.
Other Permits
- Gunpowder/Smokeless Powder/combined - $10
- Ammunition storage and cannon firing - $10
- Fireworks/Special Effects (Must have MA certificate of competency) - $50/per event, firefighter detail may be required.
- Energy Storage Systems - $50 Residential Installation, $100 Commercial Installation
- Bi-Directional Amplifier/Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System - $100
- Blasting - $50 up to 60 days
- Temporary Dumpster - $25 for six months
- Permits not listed $10-$100, call fire prevention office