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Northampton, MA 01060
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Hampshire Inspection Program

Currently providing a building inspection and zoning enforcement service for the three Hampshire Council of Governments member towns of Chesterfield, Goshen, and Middlefield. The program also provides interim support services for other communities.

Charlene Baiardi - Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer (Chesterfield/Goshen)
Jim Hawkins - Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer (Middlefield)
Staffed by: Janet Scully, Secretarial Assistant
Located at:
422 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 175, Chesterfield, MA 01012
Phone: 413-296-0127
Fax: 413-296-0147
Office hours: Monday evenings: 6-8PM, Tuesday & Thursday mornings: 9-11AM
Inspection Hours: By appointment.

For any information concerning the Massachusetts State Building Code, including the Energy Code Compliance Report and the State Application Form (for any work done on a building other than a one or two family dwelling), please visit the website for the Board of Building Regulations and Standards: www.state.ma.us/bbrs

When applying for a building permit for work on a 1 or 2 family dwelling, please use the application forms provided below. Print out, complete, and mail to our address listed above.

NEW DWELLING PERMIT - Application for New Dwelling Building Permit
PERMIT TO ALTER -
Application - Permit to Alter (anything other than a new dwelling)
WOOD STOVE INSTALLATION APPLICATION - Application for Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Installation

Additional information, forms, and applications:

Building Inspection Instructions (schedule of inspections)

Energy Code Compliance Report

Homeowner's License Exemption - informational sheet

Demolition Sign-Off - supplemental page to Application for Permit to Alter

Home Improvement Contractor - Registration information
Pamphlet: Guide to registering under the Home improvement Contractor Law (formatted to be printed and folded)

Native Lumber - In accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR § 2303.1), any native lumber used for load supporting purposes must carry the stamp of a certified mill. In lieu of a stamp on each piece of lumber, the Building Inspector will accept a copy of the certified mill’s stamp on paper for each grade of lumber used.

 

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