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1. Inspections/Permits Master List

The following is a master list of permits, inspections, and plan reviews that are required by the Hadley Fire Department Fire Chief or his designated Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the Fire Department, pursuant to applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws (including M.G.L. c. 148 and related sections), the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code (527 CMR), the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR, as applicable), and adopted NFPA standards and other referenced codes.

Master List (Read all below)

Fire Protection System Permits (Install / Modify / Impair)(Commercial & Residential)

  • Fire Alarm System Installation Permit
  • Fire Alarm System Alteration Permit
  • Sprinkler System Installation Permit
  • Sprinkler System Alteration Permit
  • Standpipe System Installation/Alteration Permit
  • Fire Suppression System Permit (kitchen hood systems, clean agent systems, etc.)
  • Fire Pump Installation/Modification Permit
  • Fire Protection System Impairment Permit / Impairment Plan Submission
  • Fire Alarm/Suppression Acceptance Testing Inspection

Plan Reviews (Construction / Systems / Special Hazards)

Residential Inspections & Certifications

Fuel, Tanks & Gas System Permits

  • Underground Propane Tank Installation Permit
  • Aboveground Propane Tank Installation Permit
  • LP Gas System Permit (installation/modification)
  • Fuel Oil Tank Installation Permit
  • Fuel Oil Burner/Equipment Installation Permit
  • Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal Permit
  • Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Permit (fuel-related)
  • Fuel Tank Abandonment / Removal Inspection
  • Fuel Transfer / Temporary Fuel Tank Permit (job sites)

Flammable / Combustible Liquids & Hazardous Materials Permits

  • Permit to Store Flammable Liquids
  • Permit to Store Combustible Liquids
  • Permit for Hazardous Materials Use and/or Storage
  • Permit to Store Waste Oil
  • Permit to Store Spent Batteries
  • Permit to Store or Use Chemicals in Commercial Quantities
  • Permit to Store/Handle Aerosols or Pressurized Products
  • Tank Truck / Fuel Delivery Permit (as applicable)

Compressed Gas & Oxidizer Permits

  • Permit to Store Oxygen Cylinders
  • Permit to Store Compressed Gas Cylinders (CO2, nitrogen, acetylene, etc.)
  • Medical Gas Storage Permit (as applicable)
  • Permit for Oxidizers (pool chemicals, nitrates, etc.)

Hot Work / Spark-Producing Operations

  • Hot Work Permit (cutting, welding, grinding, torching, etc.)
  • Roofing Torch / Tar Kettle Permit
  • Construction Site Heating Equipment Permit (temporary heaters)

Dumpster, Rubbish & Outdoor Storage Permits

  • Dumpster Permit (placement and/or use)
  • Permit to Store/Handle Combustible Rubbish
  • Bulk Storage of Combustible Materials Permit (pallets, wood, cardboard, etc.)
  • Outdoor Storage Inspection (as required)

Events, Assemblies & Temporary Structures

  • Tent Permit
  • Temporary Membrane Structure Permit
  • Special Event Fire Safety Permit
  • Fire Watch / Fire Detail Requirement (as applicable)
  • Place of Assembly Inspection (temporary or recurring events)
  • Amusement / Inflatable / Carnival Setup Inspection (as applicable)
  • Open Flame / Candle Use Permit (as applicable)

Food Trucks & Mobile Cooking Operations (2 Permits Required: 1 from Fire Dept. and 1 from Board of Health)

  • Food Truck Permit / Inspection
  • Mobile Cooking Operation Inspection (LP gas, generators, suppression systems, etc.)
  • Temporary Cooking Setup Permit (festivals, fairs, events)
  • Food Truck information and permit forms CLICK HERE.

Open Burning Permits (Seasonal / Restricted)

Explosives, Fireworks, Gunpowder & Special Effects

  • Fireworks Display Permit
  • Pyrotechnics / Special Effects Permit
  • Permit to Use/Store Black Powder / Gunpowder
  • Permit to Store Explosives
  • Explosives Magazine Permit / Inspection
  • Blasting Permit
  • Cannon / Mortar Firing Permit (ceremonial use)
  • Ammunition Storage Permit (commercial quantities)

Other Special Hazard Permits Common in Massachusetts

  • Model Rocket Launch Permit (as applicable)
  • Permit for Flame-Producing Devices (heaters, salamanders, etc.)
  • Torch Applied Roofing Permit
  • Temporary Generator Permit (large events and commercial use)
  • Indoor/Outdoor LP Heater Permit (restaurants and patio heating)

Required Inspections (Routine & Operational)

  • Annual Life Safety / Fire Safety Inspection (businesses, schools, housing, etc.)
  • Certificate of Occupancy Fire Inspection (as required with Building Department permits)
  • Re-inspection after violation correction
  • Final Inspection after permitted work
  • Periodic inspection of regulated hazardous material storage
  • Fire protection system testing witness inspections (as required)

Where are your permit forms and procedures:

All permit forms and procedures are under #2 in the left-hand menu or CLICK HERE.

Disclaimer / Notes

  • Plan Review Timelines: Please note that plan reviews may take up to 30 business days as allowed under 527 CMR (Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code). Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit plans well in advance to avoid project delays.
  • Submitting Permits/Inspections: All items must be mailed or dropped off at the fire station. The only exception to this are Dumpster Permits and Solar/PV plan reviews and Solar/PV permits.
  • Submitting Solar Permits & Plan Reviews:
    • To streamline your application, you may now email all required documentation—including plan drawings, completed permits, cut sheets, and solar placards—directly to our office.
    • Please note that plan reviews will not begin until a complete application package and the required fee are received and any applicable ESS onsite visits are conducted.
    • The application fee must be mailed or dropped off to our station, and all emailed documents must be entirely free of errors or missing information before the review process can start.
  • Scheduling Inspections: Inspections for ESS must be scheduled in advance. Work may not be covered, concealed, or placed into service until all required Fire Department inspections and approvals have been completed.
  • Permit Approval Required Prior to Work: Permits and plan reviews must be approved before regulated work begins unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for emergency conditions.
  • Fees: Applicable permit and inspection fees must be paid prior to permit issuance unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief/AHJ.
  • Contact Information: For questions regarding permits, inspections, plan reviews, or scheduling, please contact the Hadley Fire Department Fire Prevention Office or call the Fire Department directly during normal business hours.