Inspection Information
To schedule a Smoke and CO alarm inspection for your home, contact us and the Chief will schedule a date for the inspection. Please see the links below to prepare your home for an inspection:
Preparing Your Home for a Smoke and CO Alarm Inspection
Guide to Massachusetts Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Requirements
We have 2 Regional inspectors out of Easthampton that do fire inspections for both Easthampton and Southampton.
Southampton Fire Department Permit & Inspection Fee Schedule
Effective March 4th 2025
Smoke Detector / Carbon Monoxide Certificate
Single Family Home $50.00
Two Family Home $100.00
3-6 Unit Dwelling $150.00
7 or More Unit Dwelling $500.00
Fire Alarm / Suppression System Work Permit $50.00
Storage of Flammables/Combustibles $50.00
Tank Truck Inspection (2 Year Permit) $50.00
Underground Storage Tank Removal Per Tank
Residential $100.00
Commercial $200.00
Day Care Inspection $40.00
Annual Food Truck Inspection $60.00
Annual Liquor License Inspection $100.00
Solar Plan Review & Permit
Solar Panels $50.00
Solar Panels w/ESS $80.00
Hot Works Permit $50.00
Propane Installation / Storage
Underground Storage Tank Installation $60.00
Aboveground Tank Installation over 100 Gallons $60.00
Aboveground Tank Installation under 100 Gallons $40.00
LP Tank Storage Cage $50.00
Oil Burning Equipment
Oil Burner Installation $50.00
Oil Tank Installation (Basement) $50.00
Oil Tank Removal $50.00
Oil Line Protection $50.00
Residential Burning Permit January 15th -May 1st
Two Day Weekend Pass $10.00
Season Pass $25.00
Agricultural Burning Permit Free
Illegal Burning 2nd Offense Fine $100.00
New Construction and renovation / Chp.304 upgrade per Sq. Ft.
Less than 20,000 Sq. Ft. $0.04
20,000 – 34,999 Sq. Ft. $0.06
35,000 – 49,999 Sq. Ft. $0.08
50,000 Sq. Ft. + over $0.10
Blasting (for 30 days)-(Detail Required) $50.00
All Miscellaneous Permits $50.00
Outside Details, Fire Watch, Blasting Detail & Court Restitution Fees
Detail Rate each Firefighter per hour $50.00
Individual Vehicle Costs per hour
Command Vehicle $50.00
Rescue Truck $75.00
Brush Truck $100.00
Engine $100.00
Tanker $100.00
UTV $100.00
Ambulance Standby $150.00
Materials & Equipment Billed Replacement Cost Medical Observation/Treatment Billed Responsible Party
Detail Administrative Rate 10% of Total Invoice