Building Department

Function

The Building Department's primary purpose is to process permit applications and issue permits for all new commercial and residential construction, reconstruction, alterations, repairs and demolition of buildings and structures, as well as the installation of telecommunications and solar equipment. The Department performs all required inspections for the location, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and land in Town, to ensure that they are constructed safely and used properly. We are also responsible for administering certification inspections for all restaurants, multi-family dwellings, schools, day care centers, nursing homes, public halls, and places of assembly. Zoning Determination requests and Action Needed Reports are also routinely addressed.

Building Inspectors are responsible for enforcing compliance with 780 CMR-Massachusetts State Building Code; 521 CMR-Architectural Access Board; Chapter 40A-Massachusetts Zoning Act; and the North Attleborough Zoning By-Laws. Plumbing/Gas Inspectors are responsibilities for enforcing compliance with CMR 248-The Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code. Electrical Inspectors are responsible for enforcing compliance with 527 CMR-The Massachusetts State Electrical Code, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Notice - Online Permitting Is Now Available

The North Attleborough Building Department is pleased to announce that our new Viewpoint Cloud Online Permitting System is now in operation.

To use our online permitting services, applicants must first register and create a user account. Once the user account has been established, you may proceed with your online application submission.

There is a public kiosk available for those who wish to enter their applications upon arrival. All walk-in applicants that prefer to submit/drop-off hardcopy applications will be charged a $25 Administration Fee per application (check or money order only), and shall be subject to an additional waiting period for processing.

Note: Please refer to our new 2020 Application Fee Schedule.

Related Documents

  1. Electrical Code Update Re: Receptacles Outlet Requirements in Kitchen Islands & Peninsulars (PDF)
  2. General Fence Guidelines (PDF)
  3. Inspections Policy (PDF)
  4. Mass Save Information (PDF)
  5. Scheduling Inspections (PDF)
  6. Zoning Bylaws (PDF)

Downloadable Attachments

  1. Final Construction Control Document 9th Edition (PDF)
  2. Home Improvement Contractor Law Supplement to Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Initial Construction Control Document (PDF)
  4. Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
  5. Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)