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Inspectors

Name Title
Larry Gould Building Commissioner
bldginspotis@gmail.com 413-207-4027 voice or text

Specialty Inspectors

Specialty Inspectors Name Phone
Plumbing/Gas Brian Middleton 413 269 7269
Wiring Nick Fredsall 413 329 7091
Asst. Wire Inspector Robert Kimberly 413-441-0212

Information

BY-LAW CHANGES APPROVED

Zoning Bylaw amendments were passed on October 10, 2011 that have implications for the issuance of building permits. Relaxed setback requirements for nonconforming single and two family residential structures were approved by a vote of the townspeople and by the Commonwealths Attorney General. on March 1, 2012. The effective date of approval is October 10, 2011. Section 3.3.5 (1) states: . New construction, alteration or renovation of, but not limited to, a deck, porch, patio, entryway, addition, attached garage, garden shed or accessory building provided the proposed work provides the minimum front setback of twenty-five (25’) feet, and the side and rear setbacks not less than fifteen (15’) feet from the lot line. Front setback is to be measured from the street right-of-way line where a plan of the way is on file with the Registry of Deeds, or in absence of such plan from a line which begins twenty-five (25’) feet from and parallel with the center line of the right-of-way. If you have questions or concerns please call or text my cell at; 413-207-4027 or email me at bldginspotis@gmail.com

  • Massachusetts State Building Codes in force at this time. 10th Edition
  • IRC 2021  International Residential Code 2021 with Mass Amendments.
  • IBC 2021   International Building Code 2021 with Mass Amendments.
  • IMC 2021  International Mechanical Code 2021
  • IECC 2021  International Energy Conservation Code 2021
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  • Town of Otis Zoning Bylaws, Part 1 of 3, Section 1-5
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