Building Department
Responsibilities
The Building Department is responsible for ensuring the safety of buildings in Peabody.
These responsibilities include:
- Supervision and enforcement of all provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code and any other State statutes.
- Supervision and enforcement of all provisions of the City of Peabody Zoning Ordinance 2013 and as amended.
- Receipt and processing of permit applications and inspection of the premises for which permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of the applicable code.
Who Needs to Contact this Office?
EVERY BUSINESS will need to contact this office when locating to or expanding in Peabody. Here is the general process:
- Contact the Building Department and speak with a Building Inspector to obtain a Building Permit (single family/owner occupied home offices are excluded). The minimum fee is $100 for Commercial ($50 for Residential).
- Present the scope of work to the Inspector to determine whether a set of professionally drawn plans and a Construction Control Document are required before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
- After any construction has been completed, schedule a site visit with an Inspector to determine that business space is safe and meets proper Building Code.
- Upon meeting all Building Code requirements (Health and Fire Codes if applicable) an Inspector will issue a Certificate of Occupancy. The fee is $125.
- At this point you can apply for a Business Certificate with the Building Inspector.*
- Present sign off for Business Certificate, issued by a Building Inspector, to the City Clerk’s Office to obtain your certificate. The filing fee is $20.
*The State of Massachusetts (in conformity with the provisions of Chapter one hundred and ten, Section five of the General laws, as amended) requires that every business obtain a certificate to register their DBA (doing business as) name. Home office must be single family/ owner occupied.
Downloads
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is a building permit required?
Who can be issued a building permit?
What about the issuance of plumbing, gas, or wiring permits?
When must work be started under the building permit?
Is there a time limitation on a building permit?
What is the procedure for a Special Permit?
Inspectors Office Hours
Please note that permit applications are ONLY accepted during Inspectors Office Hours. Depending on the scope of work, commercial applications should be filled out by contractor or architect and should be accompanied by two sets of plans.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday
(City Hall closes at 12:30 p.m.)
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Inspector Contact Information
Building Commissioner
Albert Talarico
Building Commissioner
Dan Terenzoni
Assistant Building Inspector
Dan Terenzoni
Assistant Building Inspector
Mark Menard
Assistant Building Inspector
Mark Menard
Assistant Building Inspector
Shawn Mahoney
Electrical Inspector
Shawn Mahoney
Electrical Inspector
Paul Foukas
Gas/Plumbing Inspector
Paul Foukas
Gas/Plumbing Inspector
Kelly Rydzewski
Clerk
Tammy Jones
Clerk