Permit Fees
Fee Schedule As of July 1, 2021
Updated fees for permits, inspections, and other Fire Prevention services were approved by the Southborough Select Board and took effect July 1, 2021. The fees are listed below.
Fees are subject to change by vote of the Board of Selectmen and in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 148, Section 10A.
| Type of Permit | Fee | Reference Number | Permit Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
Blasting | $50 | 527CMR 13.04 | N/A |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | $25 | 527CMR 26.08 | N/A |
Cutting and Welding | $50 | 527CMR 39.04 | FP-006 |
Fire Alarm (Non-Residential) | $50 | 527CMR 10.03(15) | N/A |
Fire Alarm (Non-Residential) Re-Inspection | $25 | N/A | N/A |
Fire Prevention Systems (Sprinkler) | N/A | 527CMR 10.03(15) | N/A |
0 to 50 heads | $50 | N/A | FP-006 |
51 to 100 heads | $100 | N/A | FP-006 |
101 to 200 heads | $150 | N/A | FP-006 |
201 + heads | $200 | N/A | FP-006 |
Fire Prevention Systems (Sprinkler) Re-Inspection | 50% of Initial | N/A | FP-006 |
Fireworks Display | $50 | 527CMR 2.05, MGL C148, s 39A | N/A |
Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage | N/A | 527CMR 14.03, 15.04, MGL C148 s23 | N/A |
0 to 1,000 gallons | $50 | N/A | FP-006 |
1001 to 10,000 gallons | $50 | N/A | FP-006 |
over 10,000 gallons | $100 | N/A | FP-006 |
Flammable Gases and Solid Storage | $50 | 527CMR 14.03 | FP-006 |
Fuel Transfer Operation | $25 | 527CMR 5.08 | N/A |
Limited Special Effects | $25 | 527CMR 2.09 | N/A |
LP-Gas | N/A | 527CMR 6.08 | N/A |
Above Ground | $50 | N/A | N/A |
Underground | $50 | N/A | N/A |
LP-Gas Re-Inspection | $25 | N/A | N/A |
Oil Burning Equipment | $50 | 527CMR 4.03 | FP-056 |
Oil Burning Equipment Re-Inspection | $25 | N/A | FP-056 |
Open Air/Brush | $10 | 527CMR 10.02 | N/A |
Salamanders / Temporary Heat | $25 | 527CMR 20.01 | N/A |
Smoke / CO Detectors Residential | $50 | MGL C148, s 26F, 26F1/2 | 26F |
Storage of Combustible Materials | $25 | 527CMR 10.03 | N/A |
Tank Vehicles | $25 | 527CMR 8.04 and 14.03 | N/A |
Tanks and Containers | N/A | 527CMR 9.06, 9.07, MGL C148, s 38A | N/A |
Install / Tank | $50 | N/A | N/A |
Removal / Tank | $50 | N/A | FP-292 |
Tank Install Re-Inspection | $25 | N/A | N/A |
Tar Kettles | $25 | 527CMR 10.03 | N/A |
Torches and Heat-Producing Devices | $25 | 527CMR 10.24 | N/A |
Transportation of Combustible Liquids | $25 | 527CMR 8.04 | N/A |
Public Information Records | $5 | N/A | N/A |