While Brewster Town Offices are Shut Down Due To The Corona Virus, Limited Inspectional Services Are Available. Click Here For More Information.

Orders Related to Essential Business Pertaining to Construction

The Baker-Politio administration has published two documents related to the new essential business order pertaining to construction. The first is safety guidelines and the second contains enforcement guidance for municipalities. 

Supplemental Guidelines for Construction Sites

Enforcement of the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Procedures for Construction Sites

For additional information related to Essential Services, please click here.

The Building Department is responsible for seeing that all building construction in town complies with the Mass. State Building Code and applicable laws, bylaws and regulations. The department additionally enforces zoning, Board of Appeals decisions, and Historic District Committee requirements.

Effective January 1, 2018, Brewster Building Department will require THREE (3) sets of plans for One or Two Family Residential Projects: (1) large set – maximum plan size of 36x24 and (2) 11x17 plan size containing the following;

• Scaled construction plans including labelled floor plans, fire alarm type and locations if applicable, foundation system, framing, structural components identified, door and window schedule, cross sections, etc.

Downloadable Building Department Forms and Applications

Wiring Inspector
Roland Bassett, Jr
508-896-3701 x1127
Office Hours: Mon & Thurs 10:00-1100am
Email: rbassett@brewster-ma.gov

Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Scott VanRyswood
508-896-3701 x1113
Office Hours: Wed, & Friday 8:30-9:30am
Email: svanryswood@brewster-ma.gov

Richard Leibowitz, Local Building Inspector
508-896-3701 x1125
Email: rleibowitz@brewster-ma.gov

Victor Staley, Building Commissioner
2198 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
Phone 508-896-3701 X1125
Fax 508-896-8089
Email: building@brewster-ma.gov