Building Department

Notice: Suspension of Building Permits and Inspections Due to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Building Department will indefinitely suspend the issuance of new permits and the scheduling of inspections. Outside trench inspections and outside electrical service inspections may be allowed to proceed in the interest of public safety and in accordance with applicable state regulations. Indoor inspections will not be scheduled until further notice. We are working to accommodate projects currently under construction and on a case-by-case basis.

The Building Department understands the nature of construction activities and schedules, and we remain committed to serving the public through this current state of emergency. Please contact the Building Department should you have any questions or require additional assistance. Thank you for your cooperation.

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About

The Building Inspector works under the general supervision of the Select Board, but has independent statutory authority under the state zoning and subdivision control laws for the issuance of permits under, and the enforcement of, the state building code.

A major responsibility of the Zoning Officer is the interpretation and enforcement of local zoning to ensure compliance with zoning standards voted by Town Meeting.

In cooperation with the Fire Chief and other Town officials, the Building Inspector/Zoning Officer:

* insures that public safety standards are met in all buildings, public and private, and in the development that occurs within the Town
* appoints, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 142, Section 11, the Plumbing and Gas Inspectors, and supervises their work, as well as that of the Assistant Zoning Officer, and the Wiring Inspector

In Groton, the Building Inspector acts in an advisory capacity in the supervision of the repair and alteration of municipal buildings, and is responsible for an annual inspection of all public buildings.

The Building Inspector has a part-time, shared office assistant. Through arrangements with the Building Inspectors of neighboring towns, an Alternate Building Inspector with the same duties and responsibilities is available during vacation and other times when the Building Inspector is not available.

Contact Information

Email: building@townofgroton.org
Phone: (978) 448-1109
Fax: (978) 448-1113
Hours: Monday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 – 4:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 – 1:00 pm