Permits
The Dracut Fire Department utilizes Viewpoint, an online permitting system, to allow residents to apply online for permits. These permits include:
- Certificate of Compliance MGL 148 Section 26F
- Standard Permit Application FP-6
- Oil Burner/Tank Permits are now online!
To apply for a permit, go to Dracut Viewpoint | Online Permitting System and select the Fire Department. Select the permit you wish to apply for then press "Apply Online", if your permit requires you to fill out a document we have attached those to the site as well!
If you haven't created an account yet to apply for a permit online go to Dracut Viewpoint | Registration Page and follow the prompts to sign up.
Notice: The Dracut Fire Department will be increasing permit fees, for the first time in more than 15 years, effective October 1, 2023. Please review the Permit Fee Schedule (PDF).
Visit the registration website to create a profile and then make a permit request and pay for an inspection online. You will be contacted via phone to schedule the inspection.
Smoke & CO Inspections Only
If you wish to request a permit and pay by credit card you may utilize our online permit request. You would need to set up your profile in the online system and then request and pay for a permit. You only need to set up your profile one time and you can request as many inspections as necessary going forward.
To set up your profile and to request and pay for a permit online, click the link above then click on the Fire Department (red logo) then "SELECT" Certificate of Compliance, then towards the bottom of the page click on "SIGN UP". This is where you will set up your profile. Follow the prompts. When that is complete you will then click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button and again, follow the prompts. You will receive a phone call to schedule your inspection.
There is a convenience fee of approximately 2.5% added to your total charge.
View the Smoke and C.O. Checklist (PDF).
Register Online To Obtain a General Permit (FP-6)
Access instructions to register online.
Once you visit the registration website, click on the Fire Department (red logo) then Select "Standard Permit Application FP-6", towards the bottom of the page click on Sign Up. This is where you will set up your profile. Follow the prompts. When that is complete you will then click on the Apply Online button for an "Standard Permit Application FP-6" and again, follow the prompts. At the end of this process, you will be able to print and view your permit. Please note the Permit Number and keep it handy.