Permit Information

Building, Wiring, Plumbing and Gas Permits 

All Permits must be submitted online at https://doverma.portal.opengov.com/

Information from the Wiring Inspector

Wiring inspections will be done Monday through Thursday.  Requests for inspections should be left on the Wiring Inspector’s voicemail at 508-785-0032, ext. 245. Field inspections are usually scheduled in the afternoon.

Importance of Amp Service

Houses over 4,500 square feet must have at least 400 amp services. Please call before starting work on photovoltaic jobs.  Most rooftop installations require a rack inspection before putting panels on.

State Board Requirement

The Massachusetts State Board of Electricians has ruled that all electrical work done to feed new and existing well pumps and controllers is to be performed by a licensed electrician and be permitted and inspected.

Information from the Plumbing & Gas Inspector

Plumbing and Gas inspections will be done Monday through Friday.  Requests for inspections should be left on the Plumbing & Gas Inspector’s voicemail at 508-785-0032, ext. 357. 

Wiring, Plumbing & Gas Permits in conjunction with Building Permit

Please make sure that if the work is being done in conjunction with a building permit that the building card is present on the job to be signed by the appropriate inspector. Failure to do this will result in fees and delays.