Building Department

As of 07/25/2022
 Building Department Office will be moving to: 
 888 Worcester Street - Suite 160
 Wellesley, MA

 INSPECTION PROTOCOL Update 06/01/2021
In-person building inspections will resume effective June 1, 2021. The use of virtual inspections via FaceTime or Skype, or through submission and review of photographs, will be used at the discretion of the individual inspectors. 

 INSPECTION REQUESTS:
Read updated inspection information here. 
 
BLD-SHTML:    Email request to  bldinspections@wellesleyma.gov
ELECTRICAL:    Call electrical inspector at 781-431-1019  x 2222
PLUMBING:    Email request to   wpansire@wellesleyma.gov
 The Building Department is committed to providing a superior customer experience and ensuring public safety through compliance with all state building/construction, plumbing and electrical laws, and conformance to applicable Town and Zoning Bylaws.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

  • Zoning Enforcement
  • Public safety inspection of commercial and municipal buildings and structures, and places of public assembly
  • Inspection of building/construction activities
  • Inspection of electrical wiring and systems
  • Inspection of plumbing and fuel gas systems
  • Enforcement of handicap access laws

Staff

Name Title Direct Phone Number
Michael Grant Inspector of Buildings 781-489-7452
Socrates Sirafos Local Building Inspector 781-489-7455
Kevin Saaristo Local Building Inspector 781-489-7457
Alan Walker Local Building Inspector 781-489-7453
Michael Sweeney Wiring Inspector 781-489-7454
Warren Pansire Plumbing/Gas Inspector 781-489-7456
Pam O'Connell Permit Administrator 781-489-7460
Karen Finelli Office Assistant 781-489-7458
For assistance on Building Department projects, please contact the appropriate staff person directly.