The Fire Prevention division is responsible for:

• Commercial and residential plan review
• Commercial and residential inspections
• Code enforcement, violations and investigating complaints
• Issuing sprinkler, fire alarm and other permits required under 527CMR 1.00
• Conducting quarterly inspections of facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health and Department of Public Welfare, including daycare and childcare facilities as required by M.G.L. Ch. 148.
• Conducting quarterly inspections of hotels and motels as required by M.G.L. Ch. 148.
• Responsible for maintaining State and Federal reporting requirements for the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
• Responsible for approving plan reviews and inspections of Fire Works demonstrations
• Responsible for the ensuring compliance with the Commonwealth's blasting regulations.

      Click here to submit Residential or Commercial Plans for review:  

Click on the links below for more information:

• FP-296 Blasting Regulatory Review Form
• Business & Commercial Plans Submission
• Residential Plans Submission
• Residential Detector Placement

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