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What do I do if I have a sewer backup? Notify the DPW in the course of regular commercial enterprise hours or Needham Police after business hours. Division crews will be dispatched to decide the place of the blockage. The Town of Needham is answerable for the sewer principal located in the street and the assets owner is responsibile for the carrier pipe that offerings the the belongings. Water and Sewer Emergency Contact Information 2.How can I get my water examined for lead? Lead trying out should be codunducted with the aid of licensed labs. For prices and strategies, please contact the water treatment facility for extra data. Lead Inquiry Form three.What is Needham's water stress? Water pressure is enormously regular all through the water gadget at about eighty five psi. Water pressure is regulated by means of the elevation of water in every of Needham's water garage tanks. Why is my water bill so high? The following may additionally purpose high water consumption: Outdoor use, such as watering lawns Running lavatories Leaking faucets Other plumbing issues, along with leaks inner walls. 2.Do you have got trash choose-up? Needham does no longer have trash select-up. Needham is a drop-off network. Please name RTS at (781) 455-7568 or visit the RTS segment of this web site. More... 3.May I talk with or agenda an appointment with the gasoline, plumbing, heating, electric or constructing inspector? Please call the Building Dept. At (781) 455-7542. When is a Building Permit required? A Building Permit is needed whenever a mission includes production,reconstruction, alteration, restore, elimination or demolition of a shape. Also, a allow is required for any exchange of use of a building or structure, and/or the installation or alteration of any system this is regulated through the State Building Code. Always call and talk to a Inspector to peer in case you want a permit. 2.Who may be issued a building permit? Building Permits are issued to construction supervisors licensed by means of the Board of Building Regulation and Standards. An exception to this requirement is that a constructing permit can be issued to owners doing paintings to the unmarried orfamily residing wherein the owner of a house is living or intends to are living. Homeowners who acquire constructing lets in underneath this exception may be responsible for contracting work on their property and are not eligible for safety below the provisions of the Home Improvement Contractor Law (c. 142 A section 1). Three.How long does it take to gain a constructing allow? Permits are generally issued two to 4 weeks for larger residential and industrial work. However, it's going to take less time for smaller scope of work projects. The time it takes is often dependent on the scope of labor and completeness and accuracy of the software. Four.How lengthy are permits correct for? Any constructing permit issued will be deemed deserted and invalid until the work authorized via it shall have started out inside six months after issuance or decided by means of the Building Commisioner. 5.Are allow programs at the Towns Website? Yes. The building allow is a fillable PDF. We strongly encourage you to utilize it so the software is entire and legible. The plumbing, gasoline and electric powered also are on-line. 6.What do I need to record an application for a building permit? There are many additives to the building permit utility. Please see the Guided Process in Easy Permits to decide what you need. 7.Do I want a Plot Plan as part of my constructing software? Possibly. A Plot Plan is needed if the proposed production involves a new structure, an addition to an existing structure, a swimming pool or accessory shape over 15 toes in peak or is placed on a everlasting basis. Five copies are required at permit submittal then 3 copies for a final As-Built finished by a MA registered surveyor and stamped. 8.What do I want to attain a plumbing, fuel or wiring permits? These allows are most effective issued to Massachusetts licensed plumbers, gasfitters and electricians. Nine.When do I need to acquire a Sheet Metal Permit? When any provision underneath 780 CMR 271 is carried out. All new HVAC structures needs a Manual J for allowing. Any HVAC device that any duct or the air handler is out of doors of situation area will want a air leakage test for very last inspection. 10.Do I want the property proprietor's signature at the building software? The allow application can both be signed via the property owner or a contract signed by way of both events in compliance with MGL 142 A phase 1 (HIC Program) is provided. If the settlement isn't always in compliance with MGL Ch. 142A (contents of the settlement) it'll now not be regularly occurring. 11) How many days note is wanted to plot for inspections? Generally 1 - 2 days note is wanted for building, plumbing/gas and electric. 12.Does the Fire Department assessment the plans? The Fire Department evaluate all Commercial initiatives and every time section 14 is worried in the scope of work. The Fire Department evaluations the plans within the Building Department 1 to 2 instances in line with week. Thirteen.Do I need separate approval from the Fire Department to complete my building allow? Yes, the Fire Department will trouble a separate permit for residential smoke detectors and a Fire Prevention Inspector will go to the website online ( difficult inspection) to check the location of the smoke detectors. The inspector will perform a final inspection after the detectors had been hooked up. Please name one week in advance to make these appointments. 14.When does the Fire branch look at the project? The Fire Department plays a difficult inspection before the finish paintings begins to approve the area of smoke detectors, and a very last inspection to insure that the entirety is working nicely. 15.During the reconstruction of my house, do I want to update current smoke detectors in rooms or regions of my residence that are not under reconstruction? Single-circle of relatives Dwelling. When one or greater drowsing rooms are added or created to an current residing, the complete living will be furnished with smoke, warmth and carbon monoxide protection. 2. Two-family Dwelling. When one or more napping rooms are delivered or created to at least one living unit that unit shall be furnished with smoke, heat and carbon monoxide safety detectors. When slumbering rooms are added or created to both units the complete constructing will be supplied with smoke, warmness and carbon monoxide safety. 3. Townhouses Dwelling Unit. When one or greater slumbering rooms are brought or created to an present residing unit, the entire unit will be supplied with smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide safety. Complete Reconstruction. If a dwelling or townhouse building undergoes reconstruction such that more than 50% of walls and ceilings are open to framing, then the whole present building shall be furnished with smoke, heat and carbon monoxide safety. 16.When is a Wetland Permit required? An Order of Conditions or bad Determination of Applicability is needed in case your work place is within a hundred' of wetlands or within the 200-foot Riverfront Area. A Registered Land Surveyor will guide you in case you want to seek alleviation from Conservation. 17.Is there a listing of certified asbestos removers? Yes. A list is to be had on the Health Department Office or can be regarded at the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety net website. 18.In addition to a rodent inspection, what different inspections should be conducted previous to a Demolition Permit being issued? A rodent inspection and an asbestos inspection ought to be conducted previous to a demolition. Mercury thermostats ought to additionally be properly disposed of at the RTS or the Health Department. In addition the Fire Department desires to be notified and they may do a inspection of the assets. 19.How lengthy is the rodent inspection true for? The rodent certification expires three months from the date of the inspection or on the quit of the ten day baiting period if it become important. 20.Why do I want to hire a certified asbestos inspector? To decide if asbestos is present at the belongings, and to make sure it's miles removed consistent with nation policies. 21) What is a Surety Bond and whilst do I need one? A Surety Bond is wanted with a purpose to get a Street Occupancy Permit and can soak up to 1 week to obtain earlier than the Street Occupancy Permit might be issued. A Surety Bond is a bond as a way to pay for the work to be executed have to the contractor refuse to do it. 22.Is there a first-class for now not properly eliminating mercury gadgets? There is a $a hundred nice. It is the responsibility of the individual disposing of or replacing mercury gadgets to properly dispose of this mercury via an authorized DEP series and disposal program. The Needham RTS is one such software. 23.Is the Street Occupancy Permit had to reap a Building Permit? Yes. If paintings is proposed in the road or sidewalk; if there are plans to occupy or hinder the road or side walk; if heavy vehicles will need to pass the sidewalk. 24.Who do I contact at software businesses to cut and cap utilities for a Demolition Permit? Water / Sewer Town of Needham DPW 1-781-455-7534 Gas Lines NStar Gas 1-617-424-2675 Electric Lines NStar Electric 1-617-369-6356 Telephone Lines Verizon 1-781-555-1611 Cable Comcast 1-888-633-4266 Cable RCN 1-508-315-4502 25.If my builder isn't always familiar with Needham, what necessities are precise to Needham that I need to spotlight? Zoning is particular to every community in the commonwealth. Your contractor and/or architect ought to overview the Zoning By-Law in order to make sure that your proposed venture will follow local zoning. Needham Zoning By-Law 26.Are there matters that I should be aware of which can assist all through the building permit utility procedure? Some easy matters to be watchful of to make certain a easy Building Permit software method are: - Complete ALL relevant sections at the permit software legible - Check the contractors license, HIC registration and workman reimbursement and liability coverage binder. -Complete a zoning analysis - Make positive that every one signature traces for both you and/or your builder/contractor have been signed. - Take some time compiling all of the records and paper work on your allow 27.Are there any restrictions on working hours? Refer to the noise law located inside the Town of Needham General By-Law phase 3.8.1) Needham General By Laws 3.8.1.