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The Inspectional Services Department, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Inspectional Services Department

  • 831 Massachusetts Avenue
  • Cambridge MA 02139
  • Phone: 617-349-6100
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Hours

  • Monday 7am -6pm
  • Tuesday7am-3:30pm
  • Wednesday 7am-3:30pm
  • Thursday 7am-3:30pm
  • Friday 7am-12pm

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Monday 7:00am – 8:30am
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 7:00am – 8:30am
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am – 8:30am
11:00am – 12:00pm

Record Room Hours:
Monday 7:00am –  6:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am – 11:30am
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Friday 7:00am – 12:00pm

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