Welcome To The Inspectional Services Department

The Inspectional Services Department is responsible for insuring public safety, health and welfare to the inhabitants of the City through the oversight of all electrical, building, gas, plumbing and health related issues. The department is responsible for the issuing all related permits and enforcement. A selection of permits is available on our website.

ISD is a customer service department oriented to the review and inspection process that provides for the necessary public health, safety, environmental and community concerns in an efficient, effective, timely and cost efficient manner.

Inspectional Services Department (ISD) encompasses the following operating divisions: Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing, Health and Sanitation, Planning and Conservation and Facilities Management. These divisions will enforce all codes, laws, and ordinances relating to their respective divisions. The Department will also be responsible for the promulgation of policy set by the various boards acting through the ISD.

Please select an item from the left hand menu to view information and download links to available files and forms. If you have other questions about building, electrical gas and other health related issues, please visit the Inspectional Services Department website.

Our Staff

	Inspectional Services Chief and Building Commissioner
	Contact Phone Fax Email	Michael Donovan (781) 598-4000 (781) 477-7031 mdonovan@lynnma.gov lynnisd.com
	Staff
	Michael Donovan	Inspectional Services Chief and Building Commissioner
	MaryAnn O'Connor	Health Divisional Head (Click here to visit our webpage)
	Lloyd "Butch" Barns	Facilities Manager

Snow and Ice Removal Guide
A Summary of the City of Lynn’s Ordinance Pertaining to Snow and Ice Removal Regulations - Inspectional Services Lynn, City Hall Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 598-4000

HOMEOWNERS and RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS	BUSINESS and COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS
SNOW MUST BE REMOVED BETWEEN SUNRISE AND SUNSET, WITHIN 10 HOURS AFTER SNOW HAS FALLEN AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE DAY. A CLEAR, FULL, PAVED PATH THE WIDTH OF THE SIDWALK MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PEDESTRIANS WITH A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 42 INCHES. SNOW REMOVAL MUST INCLUDE CLEARING SNOW FROM ALL CURB CUTS, INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS, HANDICAPPED RAMPS AND SIDEWALK LOCATIONS. VIOLATORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $50 FINE FOR EACH DAY VIOLATIONS EXIST.	SNOW MUST BE REMOVED BETWEEN SUNRISE AND SUNSET, WITHIN 3 HOURS AFTER THE SNOW HAS FALLEN AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE DAY. A CLEAR, FULL, PAVED PATH THE WIDTH OF THE SIDEWALK MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PEDESTRIANS WITH A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 42 INCHES. SNOW REMOVAL MUST INCLUDE CLEARING SNOW FROM ALL CURB CUTS, INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS, HANDICAPPED RAMPS AND SIDEWALK LOCATIONS. ANY RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONTAINING MORE THAN SIX RESIDENTIAL UNITS IS CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. VIOLATORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $50 FINE FOR EACH DAY VIOLATIONS EXIST.	The depositing or dumping of snow from private property and sidewalks into city streets is prohibited. Violators are subject to a $100 fine. The Parking Dept, Police Dept., Lynn Department of Public Works and the Inspectional Services Department of the City of Lynn are the authorities responsible for enforcement.
Together let’s keep our sidewalks safe for all residents and visitors. Thank you for your cooperation!
For more information or if you have questions regarding the information contained within this Guide, please contact the Inspectional Services Department at (781) 598-4000. We can also provide you with a copy of the complete ordinance.
PHONE NUMBERS FOR QUESTIONS OR HELP DURING SNOW EMERGENCY
Lynn Department of Public Works		(781) 268-8000
Lynn Inspectional Services Department		(781) 598-4000
Lynn Police Department		(781) 595-2000
Greater Lynn Senior Services (For Info and Referral)		(781) 599-0110
FOR A LIFE HEALTH AND SAFETY EMERGENCY DIAL 911

	Acrobat Documents For Download (PDF)
	2010 Snow and Ice Removal Amendment

Salad Mix Recall: January 26, 2011

Subject: Recall -Salad Mixes in Mass-Possible Listeria

State Garden, Chelsea, MA is conducting a voluntary recall of all Salad
products produced in our plant on January 4, 2011 which correspond to
trace back codes 45693 and 45703 due to a risk of contamination with
Listeria monocytogenes.

Please know that NO Listeria illnesses have been linked to any State
Garden product.

Salad Products and Blends under this recall were distributed to retail
stores on the East Coast under various sizes and packaged under the
brand names: Gold Quality, Hannaford, Natures Place, Natures Promise,
Roche Bros, Northeast Fresh, Noreast Fresh, Olivia s Organics,
Signature, Wegmans. See attached list for the specific salad product,
size, package type and UPC codes.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and
return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions can contact the company at 1-888-841-6191 Mon

Rodent Control Guide

This guide is offered to Lynn property owners and residents to help protect their property and City property from rats and other rodents.

A rodent control program is only effective if everyone takes responsibility for keeping their homes and businesses as rodent-proof as possible. Please help us by using the information provided in this guide.

STORE GARBAGE IN METAL OR HEAVY PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT LIDS | According to City Ordinance all trash stored outside must be in covered waterproof and airtight rodent resistant containers.

PLACE TRASH OUTSIDE SHORTLY BEFORE PICKUP; DON’T LEAVE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS OUTSIDE | According to City Ordinance trash may be placed out no earlier than 5 P.M. on the day before collection and no later than 7 A.M. the day of collection. Plastic bags can only be placed out on collection day if on top of barrels. Not on the ground.

DO NOT LEAVE PET OR BIRD FOOD OUT | Remove all uneaten pet food and water after pet has eaten. Do not leave pet food containers outside. If you observe rodent activity, do not continue to use bird feeders or feed birds in other ways.

STOP PROVIDING HOMES FOR RATS BY GETTING RID OF:

ABANDONED CARS | If the vehicle is on private property the owner of property must remove it. Unused tires must be removed.

ABANDONED BUILDINGS | Should be adequately boarded. Report buildings not boarded to Inspectional Services.

ABANDONED APPLIANCES | Washing machines, stoves, and old refrigerators should not be stored on the property. They should be removed and properly disposed of.

TALL GRASS AND WEEDS | Should be kept cut short enough to prevent rats from nesting and hiding.

STACKS OF LUMBER | Provide places for rats to nest and breed. Lumber should be stacked 12 to 18 inches above ground and away from walls or fences.

Rodent Control Guide Available

	Acrobat Document For Download (PDF)
	Download the Rodent Control Guide (PDF Format)

Flood Clean Up Fact Sheets

The Massachusetts Department of Public Safety (DPS), in conjunction with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), is providing important information to homeowners and business owners to safely respond to the widespread flood damage. “The recent rainstorms have affected many properties throughout the Commonwealth,” stated DPS Commissioner Thomas G. Gatzunis.  “As cleanup efforts begin, please keep the following important information in mind.”

	Acrobat Documents For Download (PDF)
	Post Flood Clean Up
	FEMA Drying Out Your Home

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