What are the Restaurant Grease Interceptor permit rules in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts enforces trade permit fee schedules determined by local AHJ building departments per county. General contractors and sub-trades must maintain active state licenses and bond filings ($10,000–$50,000).

Are sub-trade contractor surety bonds required in Massachusetts?

Yes. Most Massachusetts municipal building departments require trade contractors to file an active license bond prior to permit issuance.

🍳 STATEWIDE TRADE HUB (MA) 1 County Workstations

Massachusetts Restaurant Grease Interceptor Permit Guide

Food service establishment FOG interceptor sizing, health permits, and plumbing codes. Compare municipal fee structures, plan check add-on rates, and contractor bond thresholds across Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Restaurant Grease Interceptor County Workstations

Select a county building department to calculate exact trade permit fees & bond rules

Suffolk County (Boston)

Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD)

2026 Verified

Plan Review Rate: 55%

Tech Surcharge: 4%

Mandatory Surety Bond: $20,000

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