Public Health Rules in Taunton, MA (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Taunton, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Before any building in Taunton can be torn down, the owner must hire an exterminator within the 14 days leading up to demolition and file the exterminator's written statement that the building harbors no rodents with the demolition permit application. Code § 208-5 places this requirement on every demolition, keeping rodents from scattering into neighboring properties.
Taunton Pre-Demolition Rodent Extermination Rule
Some RestrictionsTaunton Code § 208-5
No building shall be demolished unless an exterminator has been employed within 14 days before demolition is started. A satisfactory statement from the exterminator stating that the building harbors no rodents shall accompany the application for a permit to demolish.
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