Ashland Fire Permits & Fees

All Permits are made available at the Cedar Street Fire Station at 70 Cedar Street Ashland Ma 01772. For additional information or questions please call the Fire Prevention office at (508) 8810132

Type of permit Reference Fee Notes

Black Powder

527 CMR 13.04 $20.00  
Blasting 527 CMR 13.03; M.G.L. c. 148, § 19 $20.00 */**
Bonfires and Christmas Tree Burning 527 CMR 10.23 $20.00 */**
Cannon and Mortar Firing 527 CMR 22.03 $20.00  
Carbon Monoxide inspection M.G.L C148 s 26F 1/2 $25.00  
Confined space entry    $20.00 **
Combustible Fibers 527 CMR 28.03 $20.00  
Compressed Natural Gas 527 CMR 26.08 $20.00  
Cutting and Welding  527 CMR 39..04 $20.00 **
Dust and Explosion Prevention 527 CMR 10.16 $20.00  
Fire Alarm (non residential) 527 CMR 10.03 (15) $20.00 **
Install/Alter   $5.00 per device  
Fire Prevention System (SPRINKLER) 527CMR 10.03 $20.00 **
Install/Alter   $5.00 per device  
Fireworks Display 527 CMR 2.05 M.G.L 148 s39A $20.00 **
Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage 527 CMR 14.03, 15.04    
0-1000 Gallons   $25.00  
1001-10,000 Gallons   $50.00  
over 10,000   $100.00  
Flammable Gases & Solid Storage 527 CMR 14.03 $20.00  
Fuel Transfer Operation 527 CMR 5.08 $20.00  
Fumigation 527 CMR 10.06 $20.00  
Hazardous Substances left Unattended 527 CMR 25.08 $20.00  
limited Special Effects 527 CMR 2.06 $20.00 **
LP- Gas 527 CMR 6.08 $20.00 *
Above ground      
Under ground   $50.00  

Occupancy Inspection (Residential)

M.G.L C148 s 26F $70.00  

Occupancy Inspection (Commercial)

  $5.00 per device  
Oil Burning Equipment 527 CMR 4.03 $20.00  
Open Air/brush Burning 527 CMR 10.02 $0 */***
Ovens and Furnaces 527 CMR 10.19 $20.00  
Rubbish Containers (Dumpsters) 527 CMR 34.03 $20.00 *
Salamanders/Temporary Heat 527 CMR 20.01 $20.00 *
Smoke Detectors- Residential (26F) M.G.L C148 s 26F $25.00

 

Special Seasonal Decorations 527 CMR 21.02 $20.00  
Storage of combustible Materials 527 CMR 10.03  $20.00  
Tank Vehicles 527 CMR 8.04 &14.03 $25.00  
Tanks and Containers 527 CMR 9.06,9.07, M.G.L 148 s38A    
install/tanks   $20.00  
removal/ tanks   $20.00  
Tar Kettles 527 CMR 10.03 $20.00  
Tent 527 CMR 19.00 see Building Dept  
Torches and Heat Producing Devices 527 CMR 10.24 $20.00  
Transportation of Combustible Liquids 527 CMR 8.04  $20.00  
21E Environmental Information Request   $30.00 per hr  
Plan Review   $30.00 per hr  
Public Information Request   $30.00 per hr  
Copies   .25 per page  
Report copies   $5.00 per request  
Notes:       
* Special rules apply      
** May require Fire watch      
*** Appointments can be made by phone