The fire protection engineering unit reviews site plans for fire department vehicular access, locations of fire department connections and locations of fire hydrants. Smoke control system plans, fire alarm system plans, fire suppression system plans, automatic sprinkler system plans, standpipe system plans, fire pump/water supply plans and place of assembly plans are also reviewed by the fire protection engineering unit for building and fire code compliance. The unit also reviews fire protection strategies regarding performance-based fire protection designs and associated building evacuation plans, attends code meetings and appeal hearings on matters pertaining to fire protection systems and performs compliance investigations concerning specialized fire protection/fire prevention matters. The unit provides training to other fire department personnel and answers building and fire code questions about fire protection systems found in buildings and structures.
Our Fire Protection Engineers review site plans during several aspects of project development from initial planning thru the completion in the City of Boston. During the initial stages of project development our engineers review plans for Boston Fire Department vehicular access to the site, the locations of the fire department connections and the location of fire hydrants. The following types of plans are also reviewed by our fire protection engineers for building and fire code compliance either at the early stages of project implementation, or at various stages of project implementation and competition: smoke control system plans; fire alarm system plans; fire suppression system plans; automatic sprinkler system plans; standpipe system plans; fire pump/water supply plans; and place of assembly plans.
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
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- 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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