Building Department
Mission Statement
The Town of Hopedale’s Building Department is staffed with a total of 6 inspectors and an Administrative Assistant. The Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer is a part-time position however, the office is staffed daily with an Administrative Assistant. The Wiring Inspector and Plumbing and Gas Inspector are part-time positions with Deputy Inspectors that cover only during their absence.
The primary responsibility of the Town of Hopedale’s Building Department is to insure public safety during and affected by construction. These responsibilities are carried out through the enforcement of the Massachusetts State Building Code and other applicable state statutes, rules and regulations, or ordinances and by-laws including but not limited to Town of Hopedale’s Town-by-law and Zoning-by-law, Fuel, Gas and Plumbing Codes, National Electric Code, other Board Regulations. The Building Department shall act on any question relative to the mode and manner of construction, and the materials to be used in the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, installation of equipment, and the location, use, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the Town. Building Department staff reviews applications and inspects the projects for which permits have been issued and enforces provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code.
Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
Timothy Aicardi - Building Commissioner- 508-634-2203 ext. 216 - leave message
- email: taicardi@hopedale-ma.gov
Schedule an Inspection
- Building Commissioner Please call - Renee Polechronis ext. 214
- Plumbing and Gas Inspector Please call - John Fontana 508-473-1100
- Electrical Inspector Please call - Joe Scanzaroli 508-954-5550
Oil Burner Techs
You must pull a wiring permit before a fire permit can be issued. The wiring permit number must be listed on the fire permit.
- Electrical Wiring Permit for Oil Burner - $100.00
- Fire Permit - $50.00
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday night: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm by Appointment only.
Friday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm