The department chemist is responsible for examining and/or testing regulated materials and interior finishes for flammability. Upon approval the chemist issues permits for all decorations, furnishings and interior finishes in every mercantile, business, assembly, institution, and residential hotel occupancy as well as in certain residential multi-family dwellings in accordance with Article IX of the Boston Fire Prevention Code.
Your completed application, required materials, and manufacturer's documentation must be submitted to our office at least two weeks prior to your event or inspection in order for you to receive your permit in a timely manner.
Contact:
Phone: 617-343-3527
Fax: 617-343-3604
Helpful Guidelines
- Regulated Materials Chart - Guidelines and Fees
- ARTICLE IX - Boston Fire Prevention Code
- BFD IX-1 Small Scale Test
- BFD IX-11 Mattress Regulation
- BFD IX-10 Upholstered Furniture Regulation
- Guide to Full Scale Fire Tests for Residence Life Mattresses
- Mattress Test Criteria
Applications
- 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
Latest Fire Prevention News
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Think Safety First When Planning Your Barbecue This Summer
BFD offers tips and advice on barbecue safety.
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A Few Quick Summer Safety Tips from BFD
Attached are a few quick summer safety tips from the Boston Fire Department...
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New Requirements for Certain Lodging and Boarding Houses
On December 5, 2012 the Boston City Council adopted MGL Chapter 148 Section 26H requiring owners of lodging and boarding houses renting to 6 or more unrelated tenants to sprinkler their properties by December 5, 2017. (Click links below for more information.)
City Ordinance Adopting MGL Chapter 148 Section 26H
Letter from Fire Marshal regarding MGL Chapter 148 Section 26H
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Restricted Use of Propane (LPG) for "Hot Work"
Effective January 1, 2013
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Commercial Hood and Exhaust Cleaners
December 1, 2012 new guidelines from the Boston Fire Department that can affect commercial hood and exhaust cleaners registration
Guidelines for Loss of Registration for Hood Exhaust Cleaners and Inspectors
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Sale or Transfer of Residential Dwellings
As of August 1, 2012, realtors and sellers scheduling Certificate of Compliance inspections should be aware that under MGL Chapter 148 sec 26F residential dwellings built after 1975 or having 6 or more dwelling units are exempt from the requirements of 26F.....
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Candle Usage Guidelines, Definitions and Application for Candle Usage in a Place of Assembly
Read the new Candle Guidelines that are in effect October 1, 2012. The Boston Fire Department requires 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 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
- New Requirements for Antifreeze Solutions in Sprinkler Systems
- 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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