Inspectional Services
There are many departments within the City of Quincy that you will utlilize when you start a business in Quincy:
Inspectional Services
Inspectional Services was created in 1997 to bring several small departments that provided related inspectional service under one roof.
Building Department
Through the City's Inspectional Services Department, the City monitors the use of all land and the construction, maintenance and occupancy of - and alterations to - all structures in the city, for compliance with the State Building Code and Quincy's Zoning Code. The office services the Zoning Board of Appeals. Contact information for this department.
Conservation Commission
Issues orders of conditions for work in wetlands, including flood plan areas under commission jurisdiction. Holds public meetings for all related issues concerning open space, environmental concerns, and water quality. The commission cooperates with other related boards and departments in the City. Contact information for this department.
Municipal Code Enforcement
The Municipal Code Enforcement Officer responds to complaints from citizens that affect the quality of life within the City such as overgrown lots or yards, inoperative and abandoned vehicles, illegal signs and public nuisances. The Code Enforcement Officer also conducts investigations throughout the city to ensure properties are in compliance with Quincy Municipal Ordinance. Contact information for this department.
Plumbing & Gas Department
The Plumbing and Gas Department issues plumbing and fuel/gas permits pursuant to the Massachusetts Fuel Code (CMR248). It is available for advice to contractors, property owners, architects and engineers in their design and layout of plumbing/fuel gas installations. It also performs inspections of alterations, additions, repairs and new installations of plumbing, equipment and fixtures to insure that installations comply with applicable codes and laws. The focus is on ensuring that all plumbing fuel/gas installations are installed with the highest regard for the safety and health of the public. Contact information for this department.
Wiring Department
The Wiring Department supervises every wire over or under streets or buildings in the City of Quincy as required in Chapter 166, General Laws. The Department issues permits for all light, heat, fire, security and communications installations as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143. Parties contemplating electrical service installations or alterations are advised to contact the electric utility in addition to filing for a permit. The Department is available for advice to contractors, property owners, architects and engineers in their design and layout of electrical installations. It enforces licensing requirements for electricians, alarm installers and oil burner technicians, as well as performs inspections of alterations, additions, repairs and new installations of electrical equipment to insure that installations comply with applicable codes and laws. Contact information for this department.
Weights and Measures Department
It is the responsibility of the Weights and Measures Department to periodically inspect all scales, taxi meters, checkout scanners and oil truck meters. The Weights and Measures Department also performs random accuracy checks of in-store scanners and other various meters and scale. Hundreds of tests are carried out each year to ensure that an atmosphere of compliance exists among retailers. Contact information for this department.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five full members and two alternate members who are appointed by the Mayor. The Zoning Board is a quasi-judicial board that is charged with granting or denying variances and special permits pursuant to the City of Quincy Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Board meetings are open to the public and are generally held every other Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Contact information for this department.