Fire Prevention

These are un-official versions of 527 CMR regulations and are provided as a conveninece to the public. DFS uses its best efforts to update these documents, however for official use please contact the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.

Description, UST Query links, Frequently asked questions, Forms, phone numbers and links to other government agencies for billing and official regulation copies.

In order to assist local fire departments in uniform enforcement of the state fire code and in unique situations the following advisories are issued by the State Fire Marshal to Heads of Fire Departments. For more information please contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at (978)567-3300 or email Timothee.Rodrique@state.ma.us .

Code Enforcement Training Schedule, Coffee Break Training, Resources and Recent Training

Download Office of the State Fire Marshal forms.

Cannon, Fireworks, Special Effects, Blasting, Blasting (R&D) and Fire Extinguisher

As of May 30, 2008, if you change your address and hold an approval, license, certificate, or permit from the Department of Fire Services, you have 14 days to notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal, according to new state regulations.

School Fire Reporting - Form Download and Information, School Wall Regulations - Explanation - Overview - Freq Asked Questions - 527 CMR 10.09(5), Teaching Fire & Life Safety - Resources for Pre-School through Senior Fire Safety

On August 1, 2007, State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan issued an administrative order to Fire Chiefs regarding the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision and Globe Fire Sprinkler recall of Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal maintains the Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS) and the Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System (M-BIRS). By analyzing this data, we can see what causes fires and burns, determine if problems are getting better or worse and develop appropriate prevention plans. The unit also works cooperatively with the Massachusetts State Police implementing the Mass. Burned/Recovered Motor Vehicle Reporting Law. Staff also assists fire departments analyze their own fire data.

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The Board of Fire Prevention Regulations has made amendments to 527 CMR 10 regarding the requirements for Crowd Manager and the use of Temporary Shelters. To Learn More Click the link above.

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