Fire Prevention
To protect the public from fire hazards, we inspect properties and issue relevant permits, licenses, and certificates. We also educate the public on fire safety and prevention.
As a division under the Boston Fire Department, we issue permits, licenses, registrations, and certificates. We also handle inspection requests. This includes smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance for the sale or transfer of residential property, environmental property searches, and obtaining fire reports.
Learn more about how our division helps the City of Boston.
Take Advantage OF our online portal
The online option saves you time — instead of visiting us at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, you can apply online and even print out your permit when it has been approved by us.
You can apply for some of our permits online, and the list will continue to grow over time.
Please note: As of June 27, 2024, all fees on Temporary Permits must be paid prior to being sent out for approval.
Contact
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1010 Mass Avenue
4th FloorBoston, MA 02118 -
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. -
Fire report and records request: NFPA 241 PLAN SUBMITTAL:
- Copy our email address and email to
- New Requirement: NFPA 241 Affidavit
- New Requirement: Fire Exposure Analysis
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Reports and Freedom of Information Act Requests
For Freedom of Information Act requests, visit the Public Records page.
Index
Index| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Abandon Underground Storage Tank | Special Hazards |
| Alternation of Fuel Oil Burning | Special Hazards |
| Annual Permit | Special Occupancy |
| Asbestos Removal | Construction |
| Bag Smoke Detector | Construction |
| Blasting Permit | Special Hazards |
| Chemist Certification | Chemist |
| Construction Demo Reno | Construction |
| Cutting Burning Welding | Construction |
| Electrostatic Spray Paint | Special Hazards |
| Exhaust Hood for Certified Cleaners | Special Hazards |
| Fire Alarm Installations | Fire Alarm and Sprinklers |
| Food Trucks | Special Events |
| General Permit | Construction, Special Event |
| Intent to Comply | Construction, Legal |
| Install or Modify Underground Storage Tank | Special Hazard |
| Laboratory Registration | Laboratory Registration |
| License Registration | Special Occupancy |
| Maintain Underground Storage Tank | Special Hazard |
| Open Burning and Cooking | Special Events |
| Place of Assembly | Special Occupancy |
| Portable Generator | Construction, Special Events |
| Quarterly Inspection | Special Occupancy |
| Self Service Fuel | Special Hazards |
| Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspection | Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspections |
| Special Effect/Fireworks | Special Events |
| Special Effects | Special Events |
| Sprinkler System | Fire Alarm and Sprinkler |
| Stationary Portable Generator | Construction |
| Tank Removal | Special Hazards |
| Tank Truck | Special Hazards |
| Temporary Dumpster | Construction |
| Temporary Fuel Storage | Special Hazards |
| Temporary Heat | Special Hazards |
| Temporary Place of Assembly | Special Events |
| Tent with Assembly | Special Events |
| Transportation of Hazardous Materials | Special Hazards |
| Use of Candles in Place of Assembly | Special Events |
| Vent-less Fireplace | Special Hazards |
Tips and resources
Tips and resourcesImportant safety reminders for the holidays!
Get some Fire Alarm Permit Application tips from the Fire Marshal, as presented at the March 14, 2018, AFAA NE meeting.
Fire prevention is just as important as fire fighting. Please follow these tips at home with your family.
Learn how to protect yourself and your family from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
Learn about our regulations and safety tips for residential outdoor cooking and heating.
The Legal Unit enforces all state and local fire prevention laws and regulations.
Learn about the rules for exhaust vent cleaners and inspectors in the City.
Fire websites
Fire websitesMeet the Fire commissioner
Contact
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1010 Mass Avenue
4th FloorBoston, MA 02118 -
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Fire report and records request: NFPA 241 PLAN SUBMITTAL:
- Copy our email address and email to
- New Requirement: NFPA 241 Affidavit
- New Requirement: Fire Exposure Analysis
