Inspectional Services
To protect the health, welfare, and safety of the residents and visitors of the City of Everett as mandated by Local Ordinances and State Law. To fulfill very specific rules and regulations regarding the Safe Construction of Buildings, Certifications of Structures, Residential and Commercial Habitability of Dwelling Units, Enforcement of State Sanitary Codes, Testing of Weighing Devices and Preparation of Food, Restaurant Grading, Signage, and Occupancy permits as well as enforcing the City of Everett zoning by-laws.
Function
The Inspection Services Department is mandated by local ordinances and state law to fulfill very specific rules and regulations regarding the safe construction of buildings, certifications of structures – residential and commercial, habitability of dwelling units, enforcement of state sanitary codes, testing of weighing devices, signage, and occupancy permits as well as enforcing the City of Everett Zoning Ordinances.
Contact
Email:
David Palumbo
Director of Inspectional Services
[email protected]
Phone Number:
617-394-2220
Fax:
617-394-2433
Frequently Visited Pages
Quick Links
Massachusetts Architectural Access Board
Massachusetts State Board of Examiners of Electricians
Massachusetts State Board of Building Regulations and Standards
Massachusetts State Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters
Massachusetts State Construction Supervisor License Look
Massachusetts State Comprehensive Fire Safety Code
Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractors Certificate Look-up
Massachusetts State Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Massachusetts State Sanitary Code Chapter X
Building
The Division of Building Inspection and Maintenance shall be responsible for the enforcement of the state building code pertaining to buildings and other structures and for enforcement of related ordinances in the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett, including, but not limited to the local zoning ordinance and Massachusetts State Building Code.
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Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals shall be responsible to hear and decide appeals in accordance with MGL 40A, applications for special permits and variances upon which the Board is empowered to act. The Board is also responsible to hear and decide petitions for variances, and special permits based on zoning denial letters from the building inspector.
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Code Enforcement
The Division of Code Enforcement shall be responsible for the enforcement of chapter 13A of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett; enforce all relevant ordinances; maintain a high quality of life for all Everett residents; working in conjunction with the Office of the City Solicitor, prosecute all infractions and violations of city ordinance; perform other relevant duties as assigned.
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Electrical and Wire
The Wire Division is responsible for the maintenance of all traffic signals and the performance of all electrical work within municipal buildings and on City property.
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Health and Sanitation
The Division of Health and Sanitation shall be responsible for enforcement of all provisions of the state sanitary code promulgated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health which are subject to enforcement by cities and towns; adoption from time to time of additional regulations as are necessary or desirable to protect the public health of the residents of Everett; and enforcement of all regulations so promulgated by the Board of Health.
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Licensing Commission
The License Commission is charged with the responsibility of issuing licenses and enforcing rules, regulations, local ordinances, and state laws pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages; the Licensing Commission shall promulgate all regulations necessary for the application local ordinance and state law.
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Weights and Measures
The Division of Weights and Measures shall have general charge and supervision of all the public scales of the City of Everett.
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