Inspection Permit Fee Schedule

(Effective Fiscal year 2011 *)

Due to COVID-19: we temporarily request that you go to the Dept. of Fire Services (DFS) webpage and download the appropriate permits needed for inspection (except real estate transfers).  Once you have filled out your permit and are ready for inspection, call the station at 508-255-0050 and we will schedule appointment for inspection.  At that time, we will collect permit and a check made out to the Town of Orleans for the fee.  Real estate transfers, please call station. 

Permits

Permit Cost
Blasting Permit
$50.00
Fireworks (Display, Manufacturing, Storage, Handling)
$50.00
Underground Tank Removal / Installation (Commercial)
$50.00
Real Estate Transfer (1-26F and 1-26F ½) per unit
$50.00
New Construction Fire Alarm Installation (Residential)
$50.00
New Home Fire Alarm Inspection and CO Inspection
$50.00
Commercial Fire Alarm Permit
$50.00
Open Burning Permit (annually)
$10.00

Plan Review Fee

Review Cost
Commercial Fire Alarm Plan Review
$25.00/Hour
Commercial Sprinkler Plan Review
$25.00/Hour
Carbon Monoxide Plan Review for Commercial Units
$25.00/Hour
Site Assessment Review for 21E Study
$25.00/Hour

Miscellaneous

Item Cost
Re-Inspection Fee
$25.00
Copies of Fire, EMS, Inspection reports
$10.00

This is a partial list of the permits and fees listed in 527 CMR 1.04.
A unit is defined as a single family dwelling.

* Permit fees are subject to change prior to posting on the website.