The phone number for the Building Inspectors Office is 413-200-5013
Massachusetts State Building Code7th EditionEffective Date April 1, 2007The 7th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code is available at the State Bookstore, 436 Dwight St., Room 102, Springfield, Massachusetts 01103-1317. This building code is a stand-alone code for One and Two Family Dwellings. There will be a six month transition period where the owner/contractor may choose either the sixth or seventh edition to build by. There will be a space on the permit application to choose the edition. The owner/contractor must use the entire code he/she chooses. Continue to use the 6th edition for other than 1-2 family dwellings. When is a permit necessary? (MS Word)
Building Permit Applications:
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)
Prescriptive method Energy Application Form (MS Word)
Workers Compensation Insurance Affidavit Instructions
Workers Compensation Insurance Affidavit (MS Word)
Homeowner License Expemption (MS Word)
Cummington Building Inspections Department
Community House P.O. Box 128
Cummington MA 01026
TEL- 413-634-5354
FAX- 413-634-5568
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NO WORK SHALL BE STARTED BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED
Cummington Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 1998
General
All new construction, alterations and additions $.25/ 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) $25
Replacement of permit card or Certificate of Occupancy $10
Re-roofing/Siding/Replacement windows $25 minimum
In ground pool $30
Above ground pool $25
Temporary construction trailer $25
Wood stoves & Chimneys $25 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
Stop Work Order (to post or lift) $25 each visit
Additional inspection fee, to be applied when: $25 each visit
Failure to provide access at appointed time
Second visit required after failure of regular inspection
Special requests
Permit fees will be DOUBLED when construction begins before a permit is issued.
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Cummington Inspection Procedure
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24 hours notice must be given BEFORE starting work
Inspections should be made within 48 hours of notification
CUMMINGTON INSPECTIONS
(minimum)
1. Footings-Foundation-Piers: After installation but prior to back filling. (Drainage
and damp proofing must be installed)
2. Rough Inspection: 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.
3. Insulation Inspection: After insulation and moisture barrier have been installed.
4. Final Inspection: After FINAL INSPECTIONS have been signed by all applicable
inspectors and departments.
5. Certificate of Occupancy and Use Inspection: An application for a C/O shall
be filed and the proper fee paid.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD
The Certificate of Occupancy and Use may take 10 days to process.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND USE
(minimum requirements)
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
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