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When should I call 9-1-1?

911

911Save a Life

911Stop a Crime

911Report a Fire

Anytime help is needed from police, fire, or ambulance personnel, 9-1-1 should be your first call in an emergency.

9-1-1 CALLING TIPS
Stay calm and speak clearly
Be sure to listen carefully and answer all of the dispatcher's questions to the best of your ability
If possible, do not hang up until the 9-1-1 dispatcher has obtained all of the information that is needed.

SILENT CALL PPOCEDURE
If you cannot speak, you can still communicate with the dispatcher by using your landline phone's key pad. Once the call taker answers
Press 1 if you need Police
Press 2 if you need Fire
Press 3 if you need an Ambulance

Cordless phones will not work during power outages, so it is important to always keep a corded phone in your home in case of emergency

WIRELESS/CELLULAR PHONES
If you are calling from a cellular phone, please provide as much information to the dispatcher as possible. New technology allows dispatchers to receive your phone number and approximate location where the call orginated from within a couple of hundred yards. The more information you can give, the better.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Medical Alert deviecs do not provide a direct connection with your local police, fire or ambulance personnel. If immediate help is needed and a phone is within your reach, call 9-1-1
TDD/TTY users should call 9-1-1 directly. All 9-1-1 dispatchers are equipped with and trained to use TDD/TTY equipment
Massachusetts residents with disabilities may qualify for specialized telephones and accessories free of charge or at a reduced rate. Please visit www.massedp.com or call 1-800-300-5658 V/TTY for more information

Cummington Inspector of Buildings

Member
Title
Phone
Term Start
Term End
James Cerone
Inspector
200-5013
2010
2011

Meeting times: Mondays 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Term: Appointed by the Board of Selectmen for 1 year at the first Selectboard meeting following the Annual Town Meeting
Compensation: $8,000/year
Email: buildinginspector@cummington-ma.gov

For inspections or to talk with the Inspector at a time other than office hours, call 413-834-0787 Cummington Building Inspections Department Community House P.O. Box 128 Cummington MA 01026 FAX 413-634-5568

Office hours are 7-9pm every Thrusday.

Building Permit Applications:

When is a permit necessary? (MS Word)

How to obtain a permit (pdf)

Office of Tax Collector (pdf)

Form 1 - New 1 & 2 Family Dwellings (pdf)

Form 1 Instructions (pdf)

Form 2 - Residential Renovations/Additions/Accessory Structures (pdf)

Form 3 - Solid Fuel Burning Appliances (pdf) Form 4 –Swimming Pools (pdf)

Form 5 – Commercial Applications (pdf)

Debris Affadavit (MS Word) Energy requirements for 1-2 family homes (pdf)  

 

NO WORK SHALL BE STARTED BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED

Cummington Fee Schedule

Effective July 1, 2008
General
All new construction, alterations and additions $.50/sq ft
Residential accessory buildings, garages, decks, porches $.15/sq ft
Projects not related to square footage $5.00/$1000 of value based on a sound estimate of the cost of construction.
Other Fees
Change of Use & Occupancy (no structural changes) $50
Replacement of permit card or Certificate of Occupancy $10
Re-roofing/Siding/Replacement windows $50 minimum
In ground pool $50
Above ground pool $50
Temporary construction trailer $50
Wood stoves & Chimneys $50 minimum
Tents over 120 sq ft $25
Demolition $25
Signs: 1-25 sq ft $25
26-50 sq ft $30
over 50 sq ft $30 + $1/ each addl. sq ft
Basements $.10 per sq.ft.
Public and 3+Family dwellings $75
Stop Work Order (to post or lift) $25 each visit
Additional inspection fee to be applied when: Failure to provide access at appointed time Or Second visit required after failure of regular inspection Or Special requests $50 each visit
Permit fees will be DOUBLED when construction begins before a permit is issued.

Cummington Inspection Procedure (minimum)
24 hours notice must be given BEFORE starting work Inspections should be made within 48 hours of notification 1. Before Footings, Soils: Before footings are poured. 2. Footings-Foundation-Piers: After installation but prior to back filling. (Drainage and damp proofing must be installed) 3. Framing and Fire Stopping: After all notching and drilling of framing materials, and after rough plumbing, wiring and gas have been inspected and inspectors have signed job weather card. 4. Chimneys and Fireplaces: Throat or for chimneys only, midway construction. 5. Insulation Inspection: After insulation and moisture barrier have been installed. 6. Final Inspection: After FINAL INSPECTIONS have been signed by all applicable inspectors and departments.

Certificate of Occupancy and Use (minimum requirements)

PLEASE PLAN AHEAD The Certificate of Occupancy and Use may take 10 days to process. 1. Dwellings must have operable kitchen, bathroom and heating system. 2. All smoke detectors and heat sensors must be operable. 3. Safety features must be complete. (i.e. handrails on stairs and decks, proper egress (exits).) 4. Certificate of Compliance for private septic system from the Board of Health. 5. Section 116, Controlled Construction Projects, shall have all properly stamped and signed affidavits submitted with the application for Certificate of Occupancy and Use.

Inspectors:

Cummington Inspector of Buildings Cummington Inspector of Gas Fittings Cummington Inspector of Wiring Cummington Inspector of Plumbing Cummington Board of Health - Septic Systems and Water Quality Cummington Fire Chief - Inspections of Smoke Alarms and Oil/Gas Burners