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Fire Prevention Fees
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Smoke Detectors/Fire Alarm Systems- New Construction
Permit to Install; includes plan review and on site location spotting, per site
$30.00 Per Project
Smoke Detectors/Fire Alarm Systems Existing Construction
On site inspection and issuance of Certificate of Compliance; per unit
$20.00 Per Project
Chapter 148, §26F Smoke Detector Compliance (Resale)
Includes inspection and issuance of Certificate of Compliance per unit
$20.00 Per compliance
Review of Plans & Specifications Under 7,500 Sq. Ft.
(Fire Dept. Approval for Building Permit)
Includes placement of smoke detector locations and/or review of fire alarm system design
$30.00 Per Project      
Review of Plans & Specifications Over 7,500 Sq. Ft.
(Fire Dept. Approval for Building Permit)
$50.00 Per Project
Installation of Sprinkler and/or Standpipe System
Includes plans review, site inspection (s) and witness of acceptance test
$50.00 Per Project
Installation of Fixed Fire Extinguishing System (Restaurant)
Permit to install fixed extinguishing system to include plans review on-site inspection and final testing and acceptance of system.
$50.00 Per Project
Installation of Fixed Fire Extinguishing System
(Self-Service Gasoline Station) 
Permit to install fixed extinguishing system to include plans review, on-site inspection and final testing and acceptance of system
$50.00 Per Project
Installation and Storage of LP Gas
Issue application for permit to install includes on-site inspection
$30.00 Per install
Underground Storage Tank Removal
Permit to remove/transport includes issuance of permit and on site inspection (s) of site and tank (s)
$100.00 Per Project
Installation of Underground Storage Tank
Permit to install includes plan review and site visit (s)
$100.00 Per Tank  
Removal of Underground Storage Tank (500 gallons & above)
Permit to remove & transport includes issuance of permit and on-site inspection of site (s) and tank (s)
$100.00 Per Tank
Removal of Above Ground Storage tank (Under 500 gallons)
Permit to remove and transport
$30.00 Per Tank
Oil Burner Permit & Permit to Store Fuel Oil
Permit application to install and certificate of completion. Includes on-site inspection and issuance of permit to store.
$30.00 Per install
Firework or Theatrical Pyrotechnics Display
Includes review or display plan and site visit (s)
$50.00 Per display
Blasting Permit 
Includes on-site inspection and review of site plans
$50.00 Per Project
Storage of Flammable Fluids (Annual Renewable)  
Includes site visit if required
$25.00 Annual
Storage of Black or Smokeless Powder (Annual Renewable)
Includes site visit if required
$25.00  Annual
Welding and/or Cutting (Annual Renewable)
Includes site visit if required
$25.00 Annual
Operation of Repair Garage (Annual Renewable)   
Includes site visit if required
$25.00  Annual
Tar Kettle Operation (Annual Renewal)
Includes site visit if required
$25.00 Annual
Underground Storage Tank Registry
(Mass. Form FP290)      
$10.00 Per registration
Per Tank
Tank Truck Inspection
Includes inspection of vehicle at Fire Prevention and issuance of permit and decal
$50.00 Per Inspection
Transfer Tank Vehicle Inspection
Includes inspection of vehicle at Fire Prevention and issuance of permit and decal for contractor with pickup/service truck (single user)
$50.00 Per Inspection
Carpet or Fabric Approval
Includes issuance of permit and review of use plan
$30.00 Per approval
Chapter  21E Site Assessment Report
Includes research and issuance of report
$30.00 Per report
Copy of Fire Report
Includes research and issuance of report(s)
$5.00 Per report
Inspection of Summer Camp (Annual)
$30.00 Per inspection
Pre demolition Permit
$25.00
Tents
$30.00
Annual Renewable Permits
$25.00
Keep and store paints for Spray Booth
$25.00 Annual
Permit to install Spray Booth
$50.00
Kerosene Heater         
$25.00
Dumpsters/Containers
$25.00


Salem City Hall 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978-745-9595
   City Hall Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM - 4PM Thursday 8AM - 7PM Friday 8AM - 12PM