Building Department
Town of Watertown
Department of Community Development and Planning
Inspectional Services Division
Building Department
149 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Watertown, MA 02472
Telephone: 617-972-6480 Facsimile: 617-926-7778 www.watertown-ma.gov
Ken Thompson, C.B.O., L.C.S.
Inspector of Buildings
Ken joined the Inspectional Services Department in June 2004. As the Inspector of Buildings, Ken reviews and approves all building applications for compliance with §780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code, 7th Edition. http://www.mass.gov/bbrs/code.htm
In addition to overseeing all building construction within the Town, Ken performs annual safety inspections of all commercial establishments and monitors compliance of American Disabilities Act regulations.
Ken offers these tips to homeowners:
Get estimates on the cost of the job from at least two contractors.
Make sure the contractor is licensed. Ask for and check references. Check that he is insured.
Make sure he obtains a permit prior to starting the job.
Secure a contract specifically indicating project timeframe with payment schedules.
If you have any problems, call Inspectional Services at 617-972-6480
Informational Links:
EPA: Lead Paint Removal, Repair
DOE: Stretch Code
You can view and print the following forms: Building Permit Application Form or Trench Permit Application Form
You can view a list Building Permits that were submitted and issued this week or View all permits that have been applied for and granted the past couple of years.
For status of a permit applied for or to schedule an inspection, contact:
Dorothy Danis, Administrative Assistant 617-972-6480: ddanis@watertown-ma.gov
Ken’s office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
The Town Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For the months of June, July & August (Memorial Day thru Labor Day), the Town Hall is open on Tuesday evenings until 7:00 p.m. and will close on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.