Permit Application and Inspection
A Certificate of Inspection is required for Real Estate Sales or Transfers (MGL c148 s26F & 26F ½). Permit applications can be requested and paid for online using a credit/debit card or echeck by selecting the appropriate link below.
Applications and payments may be mailed to:
Town Hall
26 Court Street
3rd Floor – Fire Prevention
Plymouth, MA 02360
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CASH!
Request and Pay for an Inspection Online
Permit Application Checklist
- $50 Permit Fee (check or money order to Town of Plymouth and/or credit card payment)
- Correct Street Address
- Year of construction or alteration
- Battery or hardwire electric smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Heating system type – Gas, oil or electric heat – through chimney or side of home
- Auxiliary heat – Wood/pellet stove or un-vented heater
General Guidelines for Inspection
- Permit from Fire Department
- 4 inch contrasting color numbers on house – visible from street or signage is in place
- Smoke Detectors are less than 10 years old
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors are less than 7 years old
- Smoke Detectors are in correct locations and work when tested
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors are in correct locations (each level and within 10 ft of bedrooms) and work when tested
For more details please refer to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Requirements When Selling a Residence.
