Electrical Inspector

Dear Residents,

At our Select Board meeting on February 8, 2021, the electrical inspector presented a proposed fee change for electrical permits. The Select Board decided to post the proposed changes for two weeks to allow the opportunity for public comment and feedback. Please review the following proposed changes and submit any comments to Town Administrator at (413) 848-4279, ext. 502 or [email protected] – to the attention of the Select Board. The Select Board plans to revisit the discussion for the March 1, 2021 Select Board meeting.

CURRENT FEE RATE FOR ALL RELATED ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
• $50.00 for the first inspection; Includes a one-time $10.00 processing fee
• $40.00 per additional inspection

PROPOSED FEE RATE/S FOR ALL RELATED ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
Residential
• Single Family Dwelling: $175.00 (up to 3 inspections)
• Multi Family Dwelling: Per Unit of Apartment-plus service: $75.00
• Renovations: $125.00 (up to 2 inspections)
• Appliance wiring (single) and oil burner wiring: $50.00
• Service changes: $75.00
– Over 400 amps: $100.00
– Each additional meter: $25.00
• All swimming pools, jacuzzis, hot tubs, etc.: $75.00
• Fee for work not specified: $75.00

Solar
• Up to 10KW: $150.00
• 10KW to 50KW: $200.00
• OVER 50KW: Call for Fee
– *Rooftop requires Panel Ready and Final Inspection
– *Ground Mount also requires underground inspection

Commercial (Service or Feeder)
• 100 TO 200 AMPS: $100.00
• 200 TO 2,000 AMPS: $150.00
• OVER 2,000 AMPS: $200.00

New Construction
• Up to 1,800 sq, ft.: $175.00
• Over 1,800 sq ft.: $0.10 per sq. ft.
*Plus service

Alarm Systems – Fire and Security
• Residential: $75.00
• Commercial: $125.00
• Residential Apartments: $50.00 per unit

Fees for Reinspection: $75

Respectfully,
Cara Letendre, Chair
Select Board