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Permits

Propane Permits

  • A permit from the Berkley Fire Department shall be required for any new aboveground or underground propane storage tank installation. Any change in vendors or location of tanks will require a permit application from the Fire Department.
  • All propane tank installations shall comply with the Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulation 527 CMR 1, Chapter 69 and NFPA 58. Any AST or UST propane tank with a storage capacity of 500 gallons or greater shall require Fire Department approval on tank placement prior to installation. No permit shall be issued without said approval.
  • Any newly installed AST or UST propane tank with a capacity of 500 gallons or greater, shall be inspected prior to receiving a delivery of propane.
  • The Berkley Fire Department shall be notified upon completion of any propane tank installation (including smaller tanks) so that a final inspection can be conducted.

Oil Burners

All oil burner/boiler work shall comply with Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Code 527 CMR 1 Chapter 11 and be documented on Department of Fire Services Form FP-056 form 1. 

Inspection Requirements

The Berkley Fire Department requires inspections on all work that is conducted upon oil burner/boilers and their appurtenances and the removal/installation of any above ground/underground oil storage tanks.

For Oil Burner/Boiler Installations

The FP-056 permit shall be submitted to Fire Headquarters with a check for $50.00 before any work is started. Upon nearing completion of the installation or modification, notify the Fire Department at and request a final inspection.  Completing this inspection at this time eliminates a return visit to the site for a final inspection.  The Fire Department must complete this inspection before issuing the permit for fuel storage.

Oil Tank Removal

The FP-056 permit shall be submitted to Fire Headquarters with a check for $50.00 before any work is started. Upon nearing completion of the installation/removal or modification, notify the Fire Department at (508) 822-7516 and request a final inspection.  Oil tank installation and removal can be documented by a licensed oil burner technician on the DFS Form FP-056.

*Pleas note commercial rates for permit and inspection may vary, please be sure to check to fee schedule before mailing in permits and payment. All checks and money orders must be made payable to “Town of Berkley”