Fire Prevention Division

Credentialed Fire Prevention Officer

Welcome to the Fire Prevention Division of the Hopedale Fire Department. Inspections are conducted Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm. Our Fire Inspectors attend Massachusetts Fire Academy training courses and are credentialed as Fire Prevention Officers. We have updated the site to provide online permit request, listed under 'Apply for a Permit' on the left-hand navigation.

Please feel free to contact the Fire Prevention Office with any questions, comments or concerns at (508) 473 - 1050.

Respectfully,

David J. McMorrow
Deputy Fire Chief
deputychief@hopedale-ma.gov

Permit / Inspection TypeFee
Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank (Installation)$ 50.00
Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank (Removal)$ 50.00
Black Powder / Smokeless (Commercial Storage)$ 50.00
Black Powder / Smokeless (Individual Use)$ 25.00
Blasting (Per 30 day cycle)$ 50.00
Environmental Study Survey (21E), Research$ 25.00/hr
Energy Storage System Permits$ 50.00
Commercial / Multi Family Fire Alarm System Pan Review & Installation Permit$ 75.00
Resale of Commercial / Multi Family Fire Alarm System Inspection$ 50.00
Class 1 Fire Department System Tie in fee (Master Box)$ 100.00
Upgrade or alteration of Fire Alarm System$ 25.00
Range Hood Extinguishing System Installation$ 50.00
New Dwelling (Single Family)$ 50.00
New Dwelling (Duplex)$ 75.00
Resale Single Family & Duplex$ 50.00
Open Mobile Cooking Operations$ 50.00
Sprinkler System Review & Installation (Commercial)$ 100.00
Sprinkler System Review & Installation (Residential)$ 50.00
Flammable Materials Storage (Over 20 Gallons)$ 50.00
Sprinkler System Modification$ 25.00
Fuel Dispensing Stations$ 50.00
LPG - Propane (Commercial -- Underground)$ 100.00
LPG - Propane (Commercial -- Aboveground)$ 50.00
LPG - Propane (Residential -- Underground)$ 100.00
LPG - Propane (Residential -- Aboveground)$ 50.00
Oil Fired Heating Equipment$ 50.00
Underground Storage Tank (Remove/Install)$ 50.00
Welding Permit$ 50.00