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  • Recombinant DNA Regulations
  • Regulations for Body Art Establishments
  • Regulations for Recreational Camps / State of Massachusetts applications, forms, and guidelines / CORI / SORI
  • Regulations for Refuse Collection and Mandatory Recycling
  • Regulations for Testing and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks in the Aquifer Area
  • Regulations Governing Emissions from Solid Fuel Burning Devices
  • Regulations Governing Floor Drainage and Manure in the Aquifer Recharge Area
  • Regulations Governing Licensing of Wood Burning Device Operators
    • Wood Burning Operator's Examination
    • Recommended Practices for Proper Wood Burning
  • Toxic Chemicals Regulation

State Regulations

  • Department of Public Health Regulations - Note: Navigate to 105 CMR
  • Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools
  • State Sanitary Code Chapter I & II
  • Tanning Facilities
  • Title 5 Regulations and Guidance - Includes 310 CMR 15, Standard requirements for siting, construction, inspection, upgrade, and expansion of On-site sewage treatment and disposal systems and for the transportation and disposal of septage. (See Disclaimer)


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    2. Building Permit Fee Schedule
    3. Electrical Permit Fee Schedule
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      4. Commercial
      5. Temporary Wiring / High Voltage
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    4. Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
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  4. Monthly Report of Building Permits Issued
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        1. Permits and Licenses
        2. Body Arts / Tattoo
        3. Housing
        4. Septic System
  7. Septic Systems

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    4 Boltwood Avenue

    Amherst, MA 01002

    Phone: 413-259-3333

    info@amherstma.gov

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