Fire Alarm System permitting
The following information is necessary for a review to begin, and must be submitted.
This unit reviews and inspects interior fire alarm systems for all buildings in the City. This includes new construction, renovated buildings, or if changes are made to an existing system.
Fire Protection Engineers look at plans for new fire department and hydrant locations. They also review building and fire codes for other projects, like:
- smoke control plans
- sprinkler system plans
- fire suppression plans
- place of assembly plans, and
- any other plans related to fire safety.
Information for Review and Submission
Plans with device locations, room labels and scale noted
Manufacturer's cut sheets for all equipment
Complete Battery calculations back to main panel
Narrative describing scope of work and basis of design
Sequence of Operations for alarm system
- Plans will be assigned a “document number” which is used for internal tracking purposes only. All contact or information between an applicant and the Boston Fire Department concerning a set of plans should always reference the assigned document number.
- Locations requesting a Masterbox installation must have the designer or installer contact the Superintendent of Fire Alarm, 617-343-2060, prior to beginning installation.
- Locations requiring Emergency Responder Radio Coverage should refer to the Boston Fire Communications page and follow that process.
Permits are valid for one year after approval. Contact the Fire Prevention Division for extensions.