Permits

Water Works Construction permit
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PERMITS ARE ONLY ISSUED DURING THE TIMES LISTED:

MONDAY                               7:00AM-7:30PM

TUESDAY-THURSDAY         7:00AM-3:00PM

FRIDAY                                    7:00AM-12 Noon

Instructions:

It is the responsibility of the property owner to  verify and obtain all applicable permits. All water works contruction projects shall follow these procedures.

The City's authorized representatives must approve the proposed construction;written permits must be obtained from appropriate agencies and all permit fees paid befor contruction begins. Contractors working on City roads , right of ways, private property  and/or city owned utilities must be bonded with the City of Cambridge.

Final plans shall conform with the latest edition of the rules and regulations of the City of Cambridge and these procedures and shall receive approval of the appropriate officials before improvements are made.

A minimum of 72 hours notice shall be given to the CWD prior to starting construction. Emergency work will be approved by the Distrubution Manager or a designated representative.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation and submittal of three sets of blue line record drawings to the CWD within 60 days after completion of construction. Record drawings shall be a full set of drawings showing all details of the construction.  A registered professional engineer shall certify record drawings as true and correct.

Any questions? Please call: 617 349-4137