Building and Inspectional Services

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 use and occupancy of all buildings, structures, and land.

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Staff Contacts

NameTitlePhone

Municipal Inspections Manager / Building Commissioner / Town Planner

781-826-5000, ext. 1007

Executive Administrative Assistant

781-826-5000, ext. 1009

Electrical Inspector

781-826-5000, ext. 1009

Christopher Clapp

Alternate Electrical Inspector

781-826-5000, ext. 1009

Robert O'Rourke

Sealer of Weights and Measures

781-826-5000, ext. 1009

Edward Geswell

Plumbing and Gas Inspector

781-826-5000, ext. 1009