All payments are due immediately upon arrival of inspector or at application time. All checks and money orders are to be payable to “Town of Ashfield”, cash accepted also. No receipt, other than the permit itself, will be issued.
Important note: No inspection will be done if the building/home is not properly labeled with the correct street number previously assigned by the fire department. If numbers on the building/home are not visible from the road (determined by the Fire Department), there must be a number obviously displayed on a mailbox, sign, or tree at the road. 4+ inch letters and numbers is what should be used at distances more than 40 feet from the road.
For more info on permits and inspections in Ashfield, MA please contact us directly. There are some differences in the processes between towns.
Essential information about Smoke & CO inspections for single family, and multi family homes and apartment buildings:
The required permit issed after inspection by the fire department expires 60 days from the date of issuance. Please plan ahead to avoid requiring an additional inspection with the same $45 fee.
Preparing your home for a smoke & CO alarm inspection
Consumer guide to smoke detectors when selling home / downloadable
You may also find this link helpful: https://www.mass.gov/lists/fire-safety-division-forms-and-applications