Fall River Drainlayer Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor working within Fall River streets or connecting to municipal drains, sewers, or water mains must hold the Drainlayer’s License backed by the $50,000 bond.
Obligee: City of Fall River (City Engineer / Sewer Commission). Citation: City of Fall River Code Ch. 74 (Utilities) §74-113; 2009 Street Opening/Sewer Connection Policy; Drainlayer’s License Application.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $50,000.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: One year, May 1 – April 30; bond co-terminous with the license.
Renewal: Annual.
Filing
Filed with the City of Fall River (City Engineer / Sewer Commission) to hold the annual Drainlayer’s License for street, sewer, drain, or water-main work; the bond runs one year (May 1 to April 30) alongside the license. Required under the City of Fall River Code Ch. 74 (Utilities), §74-113.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-23).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Fall River Drainlayer Bond?
- It’s required by City of Fall River (City Engineer / Sewer Commission) (City of Fall River Code Ch. 74 (Utilities) §74-113; 2009 Street Opening/Sewer Connection Policy; Drainlayer’s License Application). Any contractor working within Fall River streets or connecting to municipal drains, sewers, or water mains must hold the Drainlayer’s License backed by the $50,000 bond.
- How much is the Fall River Drainlayer Bond?
- The bond amount is $50,000.
- How do I get the Fall River Drainlayer Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- One year, May 1 – April 30; bond co-terminous with the license. Renewal: Annual.
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-23); the source link is on this page.
