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• LICENSING BY BOARD OF ALDERMEN, LICENSING COMMISSION, HEALTH DEPARTMENT 
  Starting a business? Learn when you need a license, research submittal requirements, apply online, pay license fees, and view the status of your license application all from your home, office or mobile device.
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• PERMITTING BY BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
  Remodeling or adding on to your home? Learn when you need a permit, research submittal requirements, apply online, view review status, pay permit fees and schedule inspections all from your home, office or mobile device.
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• PERMITTING BY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
  
  Fire Department Permits cannot be applied for through Citizenserve. Permits must be processed in person at 1 Franey Rd., Somerville MA.
  
  Fire permits are required for the following:
  
  
• ● Whenever an electrical permit is involving wiring of Fire Alarms then a Fire Alarm installations or modifications permit is also required
  ● Installation/modification to a sprinkler system
  ● All sales of a home/apartment/condo require a Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Inspection
  ● Above or below ground tank installations/removals 
  ● Dumpsters placed on properties (not on street)
          - Failure to obtain a dumpster permit prior to placing a dumpster on property could result in a fine. 
  ● Tent permits for tents larger than 120 sq. ft.
  ● Food truck inspections
• A check or money order, made out to the city of Somerville, is the only acceptable method of payment for Fire Department permits.

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