Fire Prevention

Brush Burning In The Open Air

• Open Burning
  Facts about burning brush in the open air to satisfy legal, environmental, and safety concerns.

Requirements For Fire Alarm Systems and Smoke Detectors

• Fire Alarm Compliance
• State Regulation
• State Law
  Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, Section 26F

Requirements for Oil Burner Installations

• Oil Burners
  How to get your new oil burner or oil tank inspected and approved by the Fire Department
• State Regulation
  527 CMR 4.00 - State regulations on oil burning equipment

Homeowners Guide to Oil Spill Cleanup

• Guide to Oil Spill Cleanup
  Guide From Department Of Environmental Protection About Oil Spill Cleanup For Home Owners.

Requirements for Oil Tank Installations and Removals

• State Regulation
  527 CMR 9:00 (K)- State regulations on underground oil tank removal
• Application
  Copy of Underground Tank Removal application

Other Requirements

• Propane
  Process for a propane storage permit
• State Regulation
  527 CMR 6:00 - State regulations on storage and use of LP gas
• Blasting
  Requirements and process for a blasting permit
• State Regulation
  527 CMR 13:00 - State regulations on blasting
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Good Information

• Fifteen Ways To Help You And Your Family Be Safer

Schedule of Fees

• Schedule of Fees for Inspections and Permits

Important Fire Prevent Links

• Code of Massachusetts Regulations on Fire Prevention
• Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 - Fire Prevention Laws
• Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143 - Inspection, Regulation, and Licensing of Buildings

Permit Applications & Forms

      *  All permits can be accessed through the online permitting link.