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Boston Inspectional Services Department
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The official Bluesky account of Boston's Inspectional Services Department. We protect the health and safety of Boston's business and residential communities by enforcing building, housing, health, and environmental regulations. boston.gov/isd
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Teamwork in action! ESD joined BPD, ONS, CEP, Rep. Moran & South End neighbors for the launch of Operation Safe Alley—cleaning alleys, tackling sanitation, & making them safer for all. #OperationSafeAlley
Heading into the 4th of July weekend? If you’re firing up the grill, make safety part of the celebration! Charcoal ash can build up and block vents, leading to temperature issues and fire risks. Clean out the ash before each use to stay safe and in control. #GrillSafeBoston
Today ISD, CEP & ESD joined Brighton Main Streets for a walkthrough to address rodent issues raised by residents—like trash storage & overgrown weeds.

This is part of Mayor Wu’s effort to bring code officials into neighborhoods as part of the Boston Rodent Action Plan. #BRAP #BrightonMA
🏠 Rental Property Owners: Don’t Miss the June 30 Deadline! All rental units in Boston must be registered annually with the City.

Why if matters?
• It's required by law
• Helps ensure safe, healthy housing

🔗 Register here: boston.gov/rental-registration
#RentalRegistration #SafeHousing-Boston
Rain didn’t stop us! ISD, CEP Police, Councilor Pepén & community walked Glendower Rd. 🐀 Rodent burrows found, illegal construction uncovered, hoarding issues noted. Owners were contacted with correction steps. Community action makes a difference! #Boston #ISD
🚨 Rodent violations found at a local market: dirty shelves, tampered food.

📢 Reminder to all businesses:
✅ Stay clean & sanitary
✅ Hire licensed pest control company
✅ Toss contaminated food

Protect your customers & reputation! 🐭🧼 #PublicHealth #RodentControl
Celebrating Leadership and Excellence! We are proud to announce that our very own Chief, Dion Irish has been recognized as one of Boston's Top 150 Most Influential Bostonians! Chief Irish’s dedication, leadership, and vision continue to make a powerful impact on our city & community every day.
Building Officials have been hard at work, not just in the field but also behind the scenes, ensuring our teams are well-versed in the latest building codes & inspection standards. Local training sessions & productive discussions help keep our code officials informed. www.boston.gov/departments/...
This past weekend, our amazing team members showed up and showed out at The Greater Boston Sector (GBS) National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Career Fair!
Our code officials generously volunteered their time to connect with the community and share their knowledge of the codes. #BuildingTheFuture
Thinking about opening a restaurant, applying for a permit, or learning about our Rental Program? 🏡🍽️We’ve got you covered with helpful guides available in multiple languages!
Download them at boston.gov/inspectional-services
#BostonServices #SmallBusinessSupport #RentalHelp #PermittingMadeEasy
Despite the rain, teams from ESD, MONS, & ISD hit the streets of Dorchester to tackle rodent issues head-on! 🌧Keeping our community clean & rodent-free is a team effort! 💪 If you see rodent activity, report it to 311. Let’s work together to keep our neighborhoods safe! 🐀#RodentControl
Today, Commissioner Del Rio and Building Inspector Kurpeski conducted a walkthrough of storefronts on Kneeland St. The mixed-use property, sustained only minor damage with no structural impact. All businesses are expected to reopen by tomorrow.🚧
Community walkthroughs help us identify not only code violations but also the root causes of rodent issues. A cleaner neighborhood isn’t just about appearance, it keeps pests away and improves our community! Let’s work together for a cleaner, safer community!
📢Zoom Meeting: How to Keep Your Environment Pest Free Join us as we share updates, & discuss ways we can all help keep our neighborhood clean & rodent-free.
📅 April 2, 2025 ⏰6pm
💻Meeting ID: 829 8744 0409 Passcode: 921693