The Special Occupancy Unit consists of several units responsible for the routinely scheduled inspections of various types of occupancies in the City of Boston including:
the quarterly inspections of hotels, hospitals, and theaters;
the annual inspections of correctional facilities, adult day care centers, group homes, dormitories, clinics and private trade schools;
Oversees the quarterly inspections of all schools and daycares.
There are several other functions performed by this unit:
The issuance of Place of Assembly permits, whether for short term events or for an establishment.
The implementation and enforcement of the recently adopted city ordinance regarding the requirements for the cleaning of commercial cooking hood and ventilation systems.
The Night Inspectors also make routine inspections of bars, clubs and restaurants.
Inspections
Night Club Inspectors
Hotel Inspectors
School Inspectors
Hood Exhaust
Place of Assembly
Hospital Inspectors
Dormitory Inspectors
Contact Us:
Phone: 617-343-2022
Fax: 617-343-2197
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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