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Fees & Guidelines
- Fire Prevention Fee Schedule as of 7-1-2011
- Boston Fire Prevention Code
- City of Boston Ordinances
- Mass.gov
- Search for Boston Fire Department Permits issued after 1/11/2010
Chemist Guidelines and Applications
- Regulated Materials Chart - Guidelines and Fees
- ARTICLE IX - Boston Fire Prevention Code
- BFD IX-1 Small Scale Test
- BFD IX-10 Upholstered Furniture Regulation
- BFD IX-11 Mattress Regulation
- Guide to Full Scale Fire Tests for Residence Life Mattresses
- Mattress Test Criteria
- Decorative Material Application
- Drapery/Curtain Application
- Floor Covering Application
- Interior Finish Wall Covering Ceiling Tile Installation Application
- Mattress Installation Application
- Panel System Application
- Reupholstered Furniture Application
- Temporary Enclosures Application
- Tent Material Application
- Theatre Drapery Application
- Upholstered Installation Application
Construction Related Guidelines and Applications
- Asbestos Removal
- Alteration, Installation, Maintain Fire Extinguishing System
- Bagging Smoke Detectors
- Clean Agent Systems
- Cutting/Burning and Welding Application and Instructions
- Application for Construction / Demolition / Renovation Permit
- Dumpster Placement
- Erecting a Tent/Temporary Structure
- Requirements for the Tent Application
- Fire Alarm
- General Permit Application
- Install Modify Generator Application
- Preaction Sprinkler
- Guidelines for a Smoke Control System
- Smoke Control Panel Requirements
- Spray Painting (General)
- Temporary Detection
- Temporary Heat Application
Floor Refinishing Guidelines & Applications
- Floor Finishing Regulation June 1, 2010
- Floor Finishing or Refinishing Notification Form
- General Permit Application
Hood Exhaust Cleaning and Inspection Guidelines and Application
- Application and Instruction
- Sample Inspection and Deficiency Report
- Advisory on Exhaust Hood Cleaning and Inspection Deficiency Reports
- Sticker Requirements Instructions and Usage
- Boston Registered Cleaners & Inspectors
Laboratory Guidelines and Applications
Place of Assembly Guidelines and Applications
- Place of Assembly Requirement Check List
- Place of Assembly Inspection Report
- Place of Assembly Guidelines
- Candle Usage Guidelines, Definitions and Application for Candle Usage in a Place of Assembly
Special Effects Guidelines and Applications
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspections and Guidelines
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspection
- Inspection Days by Neighborhood
- Smoke Detector Quick Reference Chart
- Smoke Detector Regulations
- Carbon Monoxide Detector Regulations
- Smoke Detector Certificates
Special Event Guidelines and Applications
- Candle Usage Guidelines, Definitions and Application for Candle Usage in a Place of Assembly
- Erecting a Tent/Temporary Structure
- Requirements for the Tent Application
- General Permit Application
- Open Burning-Cooking Operations Application
- Temporary Heat Application
Special Hazards Renewable Applications
Summer Camp Guidelines and Application
- Summer Camp Application Guidelines
- RC-Form A - Recreational Camp Inspection Request
- RC-Form B - Fire Prevention Inspection Checklist
- RC-Form C - Fire Drill Checklist
- Fire Evacuation Plan/Fire Drill Guidelines
Tank Applications
- Application for the Installation or Alteration of Fuel Oil Burning Equipment
- FP292A Temporary Out of Service
- Tank Removal Application
- Install or Modify Tanks Application
- Self Service Guide
Vehicle Related Applications
- Annual Permit Application
- License Transfer Form
- Application for Approval of Tank Truck
- Application for the Permit to Tranport Certain Hazardous Materials
Latest Fire Prevention News
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Important Safety Information from the Boston Fire Department
It is important that you take the following actions to minimize your risk of injury due to fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Important Safety Information from the Boston Fire Department
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Think Safety First When Heating Your Home This Winter
BFD offers tips and advice on winter heating and safety in the home.
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Candle Usage Guidelines, Definitions and Application for Candle Usage in a Place of Assembly
Effective November 1, 2011 the Boston Fire Department will require that the use of candles in a Place of Assembly be permitted as defined in the attached document.
Candle Usage Guidelines, Definitions and Application for Candle Usage in a Place of Assembly
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New Requirements for Antifreeze Solutions in Sprinkler Systems
On July 1, 2011 the Boston Fire Department was directed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office to enforce the provisions of NFPA 25 published in March 2011, pertaining to the testing and replacement of noncompliant antifreeze solutions in existing antifreeze filled sprinkler systems.
New Requirements for Antifreeze Solutions in Sprinkler Systems
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New Crowd Manager Regulations
According to 527 CMR 10.13 effective June 1, 2011 a trained crowd manager must be present in any Nightclub, Bar, Discotheque, or Dance Hall with an occupant load of 100 or more persons during all hours when the facility is open to patrons.
Mass. Dept. of Fire Services Information on Crowd Manager Designation
Announcements
- Important Safety Information from the Boston Fire Department
- Floor Finishing Regulation June 1, 2010
- Advisory on Exhaust Hood Cleaning and Inspection Deficiency Reports
- Notify BFD when your contract to clean an exhaust vent has been canceled
- Fire Prevention Order 11-1
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