The Place of Assembly inspector reviews plans for a new place of assembly. The inspector collects all data pertaining to the building; sprinkler and fire alarm system reports, flammable/hazardous materials storage permits, fire pump test reports, fire escape reports, employee training reports, and evacuation plans. If it is a new building the inspector will also need all permits from ISD & BFD, NFPA 13 aboveground reports, NFPA 13 below ground reports, fire alarm system record of completion, P.E. stamped document that systems were built according to plans.
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
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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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
- 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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