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Apply for a Fire Alarm Master Box Connection

The Electrical Department provides connectivity to a private fire alarm system by means of a Fire Alarm Master Box, which allows direct reporting to the City's Emergency Communications Department.

Electrical 617-349-4925

Apply for a Fire Alarm System Modification Permit

Application to submit when applying for a Fire Alarm System Modification Permit

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Apply for a Fire Sprinkler Modification Permit

Application to submit when applying for a Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Apply for a Fire Suppression Permit - New

Application to submit when applying for a Non-Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Apply for a Flammable & Combustible Material Permit - Lab

Application to submit when applying for a Flammable & Combustible Material Permit

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Apply for a Food Establishment Permit

Application to submit to apply for a Food Establishment Permit in the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Food or Sanitary Permit

Inspectional Services enforces the State Sanitary Code for various establishments, including the issuance of temporary food handler permits for special events and farmer's markets.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Fortune Tellers License

Fortune Teller's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.

License Commission 617-349-6140

Apply for a Fuel Oil Burner & Storage Permit - Alteration/Repair

Application to submit when applying for Apply for a Fuel Oil Burner & Storage Permit

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Apply for a Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables License

Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued.

License Commission 617-349-6140
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