Boston Inspectional Services Department - ISD

05/18/2026

☕️ Chinatown, thanks for having us!

This morning, ISD was thrilled to join Mayor Wu to kick off the 2026 Neighborhood Coffee Hour series.

We love these conversations because they ensure City priorities truly reflect our residents’ needs and helping us make Boston a more welcoming, supportive, and responsive home for everyone.

Got questions for ISD ahead of the next coffee hour? Give us a call at 📞 617-635-5300 or email ✉️ [email protected].

Want to catch the next one? Stay in the loop and check out the full schedule here: ➡️ https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-wu-kicks-2026-neighborhood-coffee-hour-series

05/18/2026

Building Safety Month: Prepared to Protect 🌧️
This week’s theme focuses on flood safety, emergency preparedness, and how building codes help protect people and property across Boston.

From severe storms to flooding, preparation matters. Strong building codes, inspections, and community awareness help keep our neighborhoods safe and resilient.

05/11/2026

Building Safety Month is a time to recognize the dedicated inspectors, plan reviewers, and professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help keep our communities safe. Their commitment to enforcing codes and ensuring structures are safe plays a critical role in protecting the places where we live, work, and gather every day.

05/08/2026

Planning a Summer project to spruce up your yard? Inspectional Services wants to make sure your new fence stays on the right side of the rules! 📌

Have a question? 🙋‍♂️
Call: 617-635-5300
Email: [email protected]

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Happy International Workers Day! 👷🏾‍♀️👷🏼👷🏿‍♂️

Inspectional Serviced is proud of the work lead by Mayor Wu () and the Workers Empowerment Cabinet to protect labor standards and policies that create safe workplaces for all Boston workers.

Follow us online as we share updates on Building safety initiatives across the city during

To learn more about our work, visit us online here: ➡️https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services

04/28/2026

Looking for a new career path?

Join the City of Boston for our Apprenticeship Fair this afternoon from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. Learn more by visiting

04/22/2026

As gas prices hit record highs, ISD’s Weights and Measures Division ensures you get exactly what you pay for at the pump—promoting fair fuel delivery, safe systems, and consumer confidence across Boston

04/21/2026

ISD would like to send a huge thank you to our Building Inspectors for their hard work during the Boston Marathon.

We know how much pressure comes with an event of this scale, and your team handled every inspection with professionalism and precision.

We are proud to have you keeping our city safe and representing the very best of race day.

Check out more of our team’s work here: boston.gov/isd.

03/20/2026

Boston’s Inspectional Services Department would like to extend its sincere gratitude to El Mundo Boston () for hosting Community Liaison Jesus Garcia-Mota and Assistant Commissioner Jessica Thomas as guests on their recent broadcast.

The opportunity to engage with their listeners allows us to ensure that all Boston residents have the resources and information they need to live safely and healthily. Thank you for the warm welcome and the insightful dialogue. Boston is a home for all!

📺 Watch the full interview here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EbCxBzGcB/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Have a question or concern? 📞 Call 617-635-5300 or email [email protected]

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