Building Department / Inspector's Office

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Forms, Permits & Applications

About the Building Department

Office & Inspection Hours

Staff Members & Contact Information

Downloads

About the Building Department

The Building Department is responsible for ensuring that buildings are constructed and repaired safely and used properly. The Building Department issues building electrical and plumbing permits. These permits allow the construction, reconstruction, repair, alteration and demolition of buildings and structures as well as the installation of equipment. The Building Department enforces the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building Code and the Hanover By-Laws. The Department is responsible for the uses and occupancy of all buildings, structures and land.

Office & Inspection Hours

The Office is open:  Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

A Building Inspector is usually available to meet with the public:

Monday – Friday
8 am to 10 am
3pm to 4pm
 

The Electrical Inspector, William Laidler, is usually available in the office:
Monday to Friday
11:00am to 1:00pm

The Plumbing & Gas Inspector, Gary Young, can be contacted at his office:
781-871-1180
Monday to Friday
8 am to 4 pm

 

Staff Members & Contact Information

Address:

Building Department

Town of Hanover

550 Hanover Street

Hanover, MA  02339

Phone:  781-826-6400

Fax:  781-826-5950

Building Commissioner:  Paul McAuliffe  (building@hanover-ma.gov)

Local Inspector: John Undzis ( inspector.building@hanover-ma.gov )

Electrical Inspector: William Laidler (wiring.building@hanover-ma.gov)
Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Gary Young (781-829-0104)

Sealer of Weights & Measure: Robert S. O’Rourke
 

Secretary: Suzanne Connelly (office.building@hanover-ma.gov )

Secretary: Hannah Butler (secretary.building@hanover-ma.gov )

Downloads

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Please Note: All permit applications must be filed in person at the Building Department. No applications will accepted by e-mail or U.S Mail. Permit fees are payable at the time the permit is issued.

Forms, Permits & Applications

Bylaws & Regulations

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