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 Division of Fire Safety at (978)567-3300 or email Timothee Rodrique.

527 CMR 33.00: Hazardous Materials Process or Processing pdf format of    527 CMR 33.00: Hazardous Materials Process or Proces...  05/01/2013
MFIRS 2011 Annual Report pdf format of    MFIRS 2011 Annual Report  05/01/2013
OSHA Issues New Resource to Protect Emergency Workers at Combustible Dust Fires pdf format of    OSHA Issues New Resource to Protect Emergency Workers..  05/01/2013
OSHA Resource Trade Release - Combustible Dust Fires pdf format of    OSHA Resource Trade Release - Combustible Dust Fires  05/01/2013
OSHA_3644 - Firefighting Precautions at Facilities with Combustible Dust pdf format of    OSHA_3644 - Firefighting Precautions at Facilities ...  file size 2MB 05/01/2013
Cooking Fire Safety Campaign pdf format of    Cooking Fire Safety Campaign  04/01/2013
527 CMR 17.00 Forest Products pdf format of    527 CMR 17.00 Forest Products  03/01/2013
BBRS Interpretations Sprinklers pdf format of    BBRS Interpretations Sprinklers  03/01/2013
Requirements for Antifreeze in Sprinkler System pdf format of    Requirements for Antifreeze in Sprinkler System  01/08/2013
Requirements for the Use of NFPA 13R pdf format of    Requirements for the Use of NFPA 13R  01/08/213
School Safety Reminder pdf format of    School Safety Reminder  01/01/2013
Complaints on Hood Cleaning Work pdf format of    Complaints on Hood Cleaning Work  01/01/2013
YouTube Burn Awareness Video Contest for High School Students pdf format of    YouTube Burn Awareness Video Contest for High School...  01/01/2013
Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award Nominations  pdf format of    Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award Nominations   01/01/2013
Clarification on the effect of State Preemption of Municipal Ordinances or bylaws St. Georges Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Western Massachusetts v. Fire Department of Springfield Revisited. pdf format of    State Preemption Municipal Ordinances St. Geoge's Orth  12/27/2012
UPDATED INFORMATION: New and Renewed Liquor License Inspections pdf format of    UPDATED INFORMATION: New and Renewed Liquor License Ins  11/08/2012
BBRS Official Interpretation No. 2012_3 pdf format of    BBRS Official Interpretation No. 2012_3  11/01/2012
Haunted Houses & Special Amusements pdf format of    Haunted Houses & Special Amusements  10/01/2012
Course Handouts pdf format of    Course Handouts  09/01/2012
Corn Mazes pdf format of    Corn Mazes  09/01/2012
Reporting of School Fires pdf format of    August 2012-Reporting of School Fires.pdf  08/01/2012
Special Effects in School Productions pdf format of    August 2012-Special Effects in School Productions.pdf  08/01/2012
Multi-Hazard Evacuation Plans in Schools pdf format of    August 2012-Multi-Hazard Evacuation Plans in Schools.pdf  08/01/2012
Stage II Vapor Recovery pdf format of    August 2012-Stage II Vapor Recovery.pdf  08/01/2012
Recent Amendments to 527 CMR pdf format of    August 2012-Recent Amendments to 527 CMR.pdf  file size 2MB 08/01/2012
527 CMR 17.00 entitled  pdf format of    August 2012-527 CMR 17.00 entitled Forest Products.pdf  07/18/2012
Memo - Firefighter of the Year pdf format of    Memo - Firefighter of the Year  07/01/2012
Criteria - Firefighter of the Year pdf format of    Criteria - Firefighter of the Year  07/01/2012
Nomination Form - Firefighter of the Year pdf format of    Nomination Form - Firefighter of the Year  07/01/2012
Scroll of Honor and Patriot Award Form pdf format of    Scroll of Honor and Patriot Award Form  07/01/2012
Memo Tent Permitting Information pdf format of    Memo Tent Permitting Information  07/01/2012
Building Permit Requirements for Temporary Tents pdf format of    Building Permit Requirements for Temporary Tents  07/01/2012
Memo - Printed Materials for Academy Courses pdf format of    Memo - Printed Materials for Academy Courses  07/01/2012
Contact number for July Fourth Holiday pdf format of    Contact number for July Fourth Holiday  06/01/2012
Fireworks Display Checklist pdf format of    Fireworks Display Checklist  06/01/2012
Information from DEP regarding perchlorate-containing fireworks pdf format of    Information from DEP regarding perchlorate-containin...  06/01/2012
Fire Pump Sensor Recall Information pdf format of    Fire Pump Sensor Recall Information  06/01/2012
Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals and Circuses pdf format of    Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals and Circuses  06/01/2012
Update on New Licensing Program and Affect on Pyrotechnics User Certificates pdf format of    Update on New Licensing Program and Affect on Pyrote...  06/01/2012
Overnight Shelters in places of worship: Extension of provisions allowing the use of battery operated smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors  pdf format of    Overnight Shelters in places of worship: Extension o...  06/01/2012
Expiring Tank Truck Stickers pdf format of    Expiring Tank Truck Stickers  06/01/2012
527 CMR 33 Forms pdf format of    527 CMR 33 Forms  05/01/2012
Application for Permit to Process Hazardous Materials pdf format of    Application for Permit to Process Hazardous Materials  05/01/2012
Checklist for Processing Hazardous Materials pdf format of    Checklist for Processing Hazardous Materials  05/01/2012
Elevator Forms pdf format of    Elevator Forms  05/01/2012
Elevator Emergency Operation Form 3502 pdf format of    Elevator Emergency Operation Form 3502  05/01/2012
Elevator Response Form 52E pdf format of    Elevator Response Form 52E  05/01/2012
Advisory Suspicious Substance 2012 cg v3 pdf format of    Advisory Suspicious Substance 2012 cg v3  03/07/2012
Adoption of 527 CMR 33.00 pdf format of    DFS-Briefs-March-2012-Adoption of 527 CMR 33.00.pdf  file size 3MB 03/01/2012
Recent Amendment to 527 CMR pdf format of    DFS-Briefs-March-2012-Recent-Amendment-to-527-CMR.pdf  file size 3MB 03/01/2012
Memorandum on Jan 2012 MFIRS Changes pdf format of    DFS-Briefs-March-2012-Memorandum on Jan 2012 MFIRS Changes.pdf  03/01/2012
Advisory on Sky Lanterns pdf format of    DFS-Briefs-March-2012-Advisory on Sky Lanterns.pdf  03/01/2012
Recent amendment to 527 CMR pdf format of    DFS-Briefs-Feb-2012-Advisory - recent amendment to 527 CMR.pdf  02/01/2012
BBRS Interpretation pdf format of    DFS-Briefs-Feb-2012-Advisory - BBRS OFFICIAL INTERPRETATION No  2012-001.pdf  02/01/2012
Overnight Shelters in places of worship pdf format of    Advisory - Overnight Shelters.pdf  01/01/2012
Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award Nominations pdf format of    DFS-Briefs-Jan-2012-MA Firefighter Service Award Nominations.pdf  01/01/2012
Blown-in Insulation Fires - MFIRS Coding pdf format of    Blown-in Insulation Fires - MFIRS Co...  12/01/2011
New Licensing Program pdf format of    New Licensing Program  12/01/2011
Carbon Dioxide Used in Soda Filling Areas pdf format of    20111101_advisory_carbon_dioxide_soda_fill  11/01/2011
Special Amusement Buildings for Halloween and Other Special Events pdf format of    20111001_spec_amusement_buildings  10/01/2011
527 CMR Amendments pdf format of    527 CMR Amendments  09/01/2011
Prohibited Use of Antifreeze in Certain Fire Sprinkler Systems pdf format of    20110801_antifreeze_prohibition.pdf  08/01/2011
Special Effects in School Productions pdf format of    20110801_special_effects_in_school_productions.pdf  08/01/2011
Reporting School Fires pdf format of    20110801_schools_reporting_of_fires.pdf  08/01/2011
Firefighter of the Year pdf format of    20110701_firefighter_of_the_year.pdf  07/01/2011
Spray Foam Insulation Fires pdf format of    20110701_spray_foam_insulation_fires.pdf  07/01/2011
Fire Prevention Advocacy Toolkit pdf format of    20110701_fire_prevention_advocacy_toolkit.pdf  07/01/2011
Antifreeze Use in Fire Sprinkler Systems Urgent Testing/correction of Existing Systems pdf format of    20110701_antifreeze_use_in_fire_sprinkler_systems.  07/01/2011
Contact Number for July Fourth Holiday pdf format of    20110601_contact_number_july_4th_holiday.pdf  06/01/2011
Information from DEP regarding perchlorate-containing fireworks pdf format of    20110601_inf_dep_ regard_perchlorate_containing_fi  06/01/2011
Chemical Suicide pdf format of    20110601_chemical_suicide.pdf  06/01/2011
Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals and Circuses pdf format of    20110601_temp_housing_at_traveling_carnivals_and_c  06/01/2011
Corn Mazes pdf format of    20110601_corn_mazes.pdf  06/01/2011
MA Fire Department Response to EMS Calls & MVA's pdf format of    20110601_ma_fire_dept_resp_ to_ems_calls_and_mva_s  file size 2MB 06/01/2011
Sky Lanterns pdf format of    20110502_sky_lanterns.pdf  05/02/2011
Cutting and Welding pdf format of    20110501_cutting_and_welding.pdf  05/01/2011
Dust Explosion Hazards pdf format of    20110401_dust_explosion_hazards.pdf  04/01/2011
Fireworks and Special Effects pdf format of    20110401_fireworks_and_special_effects.pdf  04/01/2011
Regulated Seating pdf format of    20110401_regulated_seating.pdf  04/01/2011
Recent Amendment to 527 CMR pdf format of    20110201_regulation_change_cmr_12_00.pdf  02/01/2011
Means of Egress pdf format of    20110201_egress.pdf  02/01/2011
Recall of LP-Gas pdf format of    20110201_recall_of_lp_gas.pdf  02/01/2011
Reporting 2010 MFIRS Reports pdf format of    20110131_mfirs_deadline.pdf  01/31/2011
Services Available through On-Site Academy pdf format of    20110101_on_site_academy_services.pdf  01/01/2011
Prohibited Use of Antifreeze in Certain Fire Sprinkler Systems pdf format of    20110101_prohibited_use_of_antifreeze.pdf  01/01/2011
Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award Nominations pdf format of    20110101_mf_service_award_nominations.pdf  01/01/2011
Marine Fueling pdf format of    20101201_marine_fueling.pdf  12/01/2010
527 CMR 4.00 amendment pdf format of    20101201_regulation_change_cmr_4_03_9_d_1.pdf  12/01/2010
527 CMR 8.00 amendment pdf format of    20101201_regulation_change_cmr_8_01_scope.pdf  12/01/2010
527 CMR 10.00 Amendment pdf format of    20101201_regulation_change_cmr_10_13_2_c_d_e.pdf  12/01/2010
527 CMR 13.00 amendment pdf format of    20101201_regulation_change_cmr_13_04_2_h.pdf  12/01/2010
527 CMR Updates - November 2010 pdf format of    20101101_527_cmr_updates_nov_2010.pdf  file size 5MB 11/01/2010
Novelty Lighters pdf format of    20101101_novelty_lighters.pdf  11/01/2010
Outdoor Wood Fired Boilers and Outdoor Wood Burning Devices pdf format of    20101101_outdoor_wood_boilers_and_devices.pdf  11/01/2010
Special Amusement Buildings for Halloween and Other Special Events pdf format of    20101001_haunted_houses_joint_letter_w_dps_tmr_8_2  10/01/2010
Special Amusement Buildings for Halloween and Other Special Events pdf format of    20101001_haunted_houses_joint_letter_w_dps_tmr_8_2  10/01/2010
LP Gas Update pdf format of    20101001_lp_gas_update.pdf  10/01/2010
Changes to 524 CMR 17.39(4) pdf format of    20101001_changes_to_elevator_procedures_oct_2010_o  10/01/2010
Suggested Elevator Operations Guidelines pdf format of    20101001_suggested_elevator_operational_guidelines  10/01/2010
Outdoor wood fired boilers and burning devices pdf format of    20100930_outdoor_wood_fired_boilers_burning_device  09/30/2010
8th Edition State Building Code - Commercial Code pdf format of    20100901_8th_edition_of_the_state_building_code.pd  09/01/2010
Sprinkler Demonstration Trailer pdf format of    20100901_sprinkler_demonstration_trailer.pdf  09/01/2010


FY 2011 S.A.F.E. Grant Application pdf format of    20100825_safe_grant_cover_memo.pdf

08/25/2010

2009 County Profiles pdf format of    20100825_memo_counties_2009.pdf

08/25/2010
The Bomb Bill pdf format of    20100808_the_bomb_bill.pdf  08/03/2010
Commercial Cooking Operations (527 CMR 11) pdf format of    20100802_commercial_cooking_operations_527_CMR_11.  08/02/2010
Emergency amendment to 527 CMR 10.13(2) (d) and (e) pdf format of    20100801_emergency_amendment_to_527_cmr_10_13_2_d_  08/01/2010
Reporting school fires pdf format of    20100726_reporting_of_school_fires.pdf  07/26/2010
Oil burning equipment - deadline extension pdf format of    20100713_oil_burning_equipment_deadline_extension.  07/13/2010
Firefighter of the Year pdf format of    Firefighter of the Year Award - Nomination Forms  07/01/2010
Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals and Circuses pdf format of    20100701_temporary_housing_at_traveling_carnivals_  07/01/2010
Recent Amendments to 527 CMR relating to places of worship permitted for use as temporary shelters for the homeless under State Building Code pdf format of    20100701_recent_amendments_to_527_cmr.pdf  07/01/2010
Combustible Materials pdf format of    20100701_combustible_materials.pdf  07/01/2010
Property Loss Estimation Tool (PLET) pdf format of    20100701_property_loss_estimation_tool_plet.pdf  07/01/2010
  Chemical Suicide pdf format of    20100630_chemical_suicide.pdf  06/30/2010
  July Fourth Holiday pdf format of    060110_july_fourth_holiday.pdf  06/01/2010
LP-gas Patio Heaters pdf format of    060110_lp_gas_patio_heaters.pdf  06/01/2010
 BFPR Updates pdf format of    060110_bfpr_updates.pdf  file size 2MB 06/01/2010
  Floor Finishing & Refinishing Regulations pdf format of    New Floor Finishing Regulations Starting June...  06/01/2010
  Hazmat Response Plans, Revision and Re-positioning of Apparatus pdf format of    060110_hazmat_response_plans_revision_and_re_posit  06/01/2010
  Activation of Resources - Update to CISM Teams pdf format of    060110_cism_activation_of_resources.pdf  06/01/2010
Novelty Lighter Legislation pdf format of    20100519_novelty_lighter_legislation.pdf  05/19/2010

Oil burner Law and Regulation

05/01/2010
  S.A.F.E. Funded Fire Safety Houses pdf format of    0427010_fs_house_memo.pdf  04/27/2010
  Home Oxygen Safety pdf format of    Home Oxygen Safety  04/01/2010
  Thank You - Keep Warm Keep Safe Campaign pdf format of    Thank You - Keep Warm Keep Safe Campaign  04/01/2010
  527 CMR 32 - Approved Smoke Detectors pdf format of    527 CMR 32 - Approved Smoke Detectors  04/01/2010
  Compact Fluorescent Lights pdf format of    030110_compact_flourescent_lights_cfls.pdf  03/01/2010
  Reporting - 2009 MFIRS Reports pdf format of    021110_reporting_2009_mfirs_reports.pdf  02/11/2010
Cigarette Fire Memo & Checklist pdf format of    021010_cigarette_fire_memo_and_checklist.pdf  02/10/2010
Update Regarding the Implementation of ch.453, of the Acts of 2008:  pdf format of    020110_summary_oil_burner_law.pdf  02/01/2010
Fire Safety Act of 2004: Permits for certain buildings temporarily used as nightclub, dance hall, discotheque, bar or for similar entertainment purposes pdf format of    020110_fire_safety_act_2004.pdf  02/01/2010
  Mass. Firefighter Service Award Nominations Advisory with Forms pdf format of    010110_ff_serv_award_norm_adv_and_forms.pdf  01/01/2010
527 CMR 32 - Emergency/Revised Regulation Regarding Approved Smoke Detectors with an Unofficial Copy of the new regulation pdf format of    122909_527_cmr_32_smoke_detector_advisory_with_new  12/29/2009
FY 2009 S.A.F.E. Grant Year-end Reports pdf format of    122809_safe_year_endrpts_advisory.pdf  12/28/2009
Use and Storage of alcohol based hand rub preparations pdf format of    122809_safe_year_endrpts_advisory.pdf  12/16/2009
Toyota Limited Service Campaign pdf format of    120109_toyota_limited_service_campaign.pdf  12/01/2009

Commercial Cooking Operations (527 CMR 11) pdf format of    113009_commercial_cooking_527_cmr_11.pdf

11/30/2009
BFPR 527 Updates (Crowd Manager, Floor Finishing, Cannons and Mortars) pdf format of    113009_advisory_bfpr_updates_to_527_cmr.pdf  file size 9MB 11/30/2009

Special provisions for certain places of worship used as Temporary Overnight Shelter from the cold. pdf format of    111909_temp_overnight_sh_527_cmr_10_13_8.pdf
11/19/2009
Amendments to M.G.L. c. 148, s. 26 G pdf format of    Amendments to M.G.L. c. 148, s. 26 G  11/01/2009
Keep Warm Keep Safe Campaign pdf format of    Keep Warm Keep Safe Campaign  11/01/2009
Self Service Motor Fueling Visibility pdf format of    Self Service Motor Fueling Visibility  11/01/2009

Activation Procedures for DFS Resources pdf format of    Activation Procedures for DFS Resources

10/01/2009
Timeliness of MFIRS Reporting pdf format of    Timeliness of MFIRS Reporting  10/01/2009
Voluntary Recall of Smoke Alarms by Kidde pdf format of    Voluntary Recall of Smoke Alarms by Kidde  08/01/2009
CPSC Kidde Alarm Recall pdf format of    CPSC Kidde Alarm Recall  08/01/2009
School Regulations pdf format of    School Regulations  08/01/2009
Reporting of School Fire pdf format of    Reporting of School Fires  s08/01/2009
Mandatory Report of All School Fires pdf format of    Mandatory Report of All School Fires  08/01/2009
Code Compliance and Enforcement Unit Notification pdf format of    Code Compliance and Enforcement Unit Notification  08/01/2009
Firefighter of the Year pdf format of    Firefighter of the Year  07/01/2009
UST Transition Information pdf format of    UST transition Information  07/01/2009
FAQS About the MA UST Program's Move from DFS to MassDEP pdf format of    FAQS About the MA UST Program's Move from DFS...  07/01/2009
Letter from DEP to Tank Owner/Operators About the MA UST Program pdf format of    Letter From DEP to Tank Owner/Operators About...  07/01/2009
MA UST Program -Transition Fact Sheer pdf format of    MA UST Program - Transition Fact Sheet  07/01/2009
Compliance Desk Coverage - Office of the State Fire Marshal pdf format of    Compliance Desk Coverage - Office of the State...  07/01/2009
Reporting Requirements MGL c148-4 pdf format of    Compliance Desk Coverage - Office of the State...  07/01/2009
Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)(UPDATE) pdf format of    Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) (UPDATE)  07/01/2009
Date Extended for Crowd Manager and building Safety Checklist Requirements pdf format of    Date Extended for Crowd Manager and building...  07/01/2009
Premixed Two-Cycle Fuel Mi pdf format of    Premixed Two-Cycle Fuel Mix  x06/01/2009
Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals pdf format of    Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals  06/01/2009
Information from DEP regarding perchlorate-containing fireworks pdf format of    Information from DEP regarding...  06/01/2009
Contact Number for July Fourth Holiday pdf format of    Contact Number for July Fourth Holiday  06/01/2009
Revised Forms, Guidance Documents pdf format of    Revised Forms, guidance Documents  05/29/2009
LP-gas Cylinder Exchange at Self-Service Gasoline Stations pdf format of    LP-gas Cylinder Exchange at Self-Service...  05/29/2009

New Ways to Access Monthly Information from DFS pdf format of    New Ways to Access Monthly Information from DFS   

04/01/2009

BFPR Updates pdf format of    BFPR Updates

04/01/2009

Fire Extinguisher Recall pdf format of    Fire Extinguisher Recall

04/01/2009

Fire Extinguisher Recall CPSC Attachment pdf format of    Fire Extinguisher Recall CPSC Attachment

04/01/2009

Curtain Vestibules pdf format of    Curtain Vestibules   

02/01/2009

Use Of Churches as Shelter pdf format of    Use of Churches as Shelters

02/01/2009

Third Party Underground Storage Tank Inspections pdf format of    Third Party Underground Storage Tank Inspections

01/01/2009

Hospital Emergency Room Crowding, Patient Boarding and Ambulance Diversion pdf format of    Hospital Emergency Room Crowding, Patient...

DPH Hospital Emergency Room Attachment pdf format of    010109_dph_hospital_emerg_dept.pdf

01/01/2009

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) pdf format of    Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)

12/01/2008

Official Interpretation of Sprinklerfitter License Requirement pdf format of    Official Interpretation of Sprinklerfitter...

Unofficial Copy of Administrative Ruling - M.G.L. c. 146 section 81 Attachment pdf format of    Unofficial Copy of Administrative Ruling -...

12/01/2008

527 CMR 31 Interpretations pdf format of    527 CMR 31 Interpretations

12/01/2008

Chapter 148A Code Violation Booklets pdf format of    Chapter 148A Code Violation Booklets

12/01/2008

Board of Fire Prevention Regulations Advisory Opinion pdf format of    Board of Fire Prevention Regulations Advisory...

11/01/2008

Train the Trainer Program for Fire Based Dispatchers pdf format of    Train the Trainer Program for Fire Based...

11/01/2008

Heating Appliances pdf format of    Heating Appliances

11/01/2008

Dispensing of Gasoline into Portable Containers pdf format of    Dispensing of Gasoline into Portable Containers

11/01/2008

Itzagascan pdf format of    Itzagascan

10/01/2008

Gas Station TV (R) pdf format of    Gas Station TV®

09/05/2008

Unattended Self-Service Motor Fuel Stations pdf format of    Unattended Self-Service Motor Fuel Stations

09/01/2008

Information on recall of Sure-Lite and AtLite Exit and Emergency Lights pdf format of    Information on recall of Sure-Lite and AtLite...

09/01/2008

Special Amusement buildings for Halloween and other Special Events pdf format of    Special Amusement Buildings for Halloween and...   

09/01/2008

Revised Blasting Damage Complaint Form pdf format of    Revised Blasting Damage Complaint Form

09/01/2008

Attachment - Blasting Damage Complaint Form FP296 pdf format of    Attachment - Basting Damage Complaint Form FP296

09/01/2008

Information from DEP regarding perchlorate-containing fireworks pdf format of    Information from DEP regarding...

06/01/2008
DEP Attachment regarding perchlorate-containing fireworks pdf format of    DEP Attachment regarding...  06/01/2008

Firefighter of the Year pdf format of    Firefighter of the Year

Criteria pdf format of    Firefighter of the Year Award Criteria

Nomination Form pdf format of    Firefighter of the Year Award Nomination Form

06/01/2008
  Flexible Coupling/Shaft Failures - Stationary Fire Pump Installations pdf format of    Flexible Coupling/Shaft Failures - Stationary...  06/01/2008
Sprinkler Demonstration Trailer pdf format of    Sprinkler Demonstration Trailer  06/01/2008
Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals pdf format of    Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals  06/01/2008
  Fireworks Display Checklist pdf format of    Fireworks Display Checklist  06/01/2008
  Revised Underground Storage Tank Forms & Procedures pdf format of    Revised Underground Storage Tank Forms &...  05/01/2008
  Dust Explosion Hazards pdf format of    Dust Explosion Hazards  04/01/2008
  Updates to 527 CMR 9 - Changes to Tanks and Containers pdf format of    Updates to 527 CMR 9 - Changes to Tanks and...  04/01/2008
Excavation and Trench Safety Regulation pdf format of    Excavation & Trench Safety Regulation  04/01/2008
  New Regulation - Excavation & Trench Safety Regulation CMR 14.00 pdf format of    New Regulation - Excavation & Trench Safety...  04/01/2008
  Local Permitting Authority - Trenches pdf format of    040108 permitting_authority_trenches.pdf  04/01/2008
Excavation & Trench Safety Regulation - Fact Sheet pdf format of    040108 trench_regulation_fact_sheet.pdf  04/01/2008
  Abandoned and/or Unsafe Buildings pdf format of    Abandoned and/or Unsafe Buildings  04/01/2008
  Non-Commercial Bio-Fuel Production pdf format of    Non-Commercial Bio-Fuel Production  04/01/2008
  Cigarette Fire Investigation Checklist and MFIRS pdf format of    Cigarette Fire Investigation Checklist and MFIRS  03/01/2008
  Reviews of the Danvers and Uxbridge Fire Reports pdf format of    Reviews of the Danvers and Uxbridge Fire Reports  02/01/2008

  Abandoned or Dangerous Building Regulations 780CMR and 527 CMR pdf format of    Abandoned or Dangerous Building Regulations...

Board Up Procedures pdf format of    020108_board_up_procedures.pdf

02/01/2008
  MFIRS Changes pdf format of    MFIRS Changes  01/31/2008
  Reporting Firefighter Deaths and Injuries to MFIRS pdf format of    Reporting Firefighter Deaths and Injuries to MFIRS  01/18/2008
FY 2008 S.A.F.E. Grant Application pdf format of    FY 2008 S.A.F.E. Grant Application  01/18/2008
S.A.F.E. pdf format of    S.A.F.E.  01/14/2008
  Sprinkler Installation Deadline pdf format of    Sprinkler Installation Deadline   11/01/2007
  Carbon Monoxide Permit for Technical Options and annual inspection pdf format of    Carbon Monoxide Permit for Technical Options...  10/29/2007
  Information on  pdf format of    Information on "Staph" Type Infections  10/26/2007
  Special Amusement Buildings for Halloween and other Special Events pdf format of    Special Amusement Buildings for Halloween and...  10/05/2007
  Fire Safety Act of 2004: Sprinkler Installation Deadline pdf format of    090107_sprinkler_memo.pdf  08/23/2007

  Administrative Order - 6/2007 Fire Sprinkler Recall pdf format of    Administrative Order - 6/2007 Fire Sprinkler...

CPSC Announces Globe Fire Sprinkler Recall pdf format of    CPSC Announces Globe Fire Sprinkler Recall  file size 2MB

Property Owner Response Form pdf format of    Globe Fire Sprinkler Recall - Property Owner...

08/01/2007
  Certain Composite Propane Cylinders To Be Removed From Service pdf format of    Certain Composite Propane Cylinders To Be...  07/01/2007
  Composite LP-gas Cylinders pdf format of    Certain Composite Propane Cylinders To Be...  07/01/2007
  Fireworks Display Checklist pdf format of    Fireworks Display Checklist  06/01/2007
  Contact Number for July Fourth Holiday pdf format of    Contact Number for July Fourth Holiday  06/01/2007
  Improper Transportation of Flammable/Combustible Liquids pdf format of    Improper Transportation of...  06/01/2007

Federal Energy Act 2005 pdf format of    Federal Energy Act 2005
(Please Read the Next Advisory 0f 02/01/2007 entitled: "Underground Storage Tank Provisions Of the Federal Energy Act of 2005 - Attachment".)

02/01/2007
  Underground Storage Tank Provisions Of the Federal Energy Act of 2005 - Attachment pdf format of    Underground Storage Tank Provisions Of the...  02/01/2007
  M.G.L. c. 148, - 13 Annual Filing - Certificate of Registration and Underground Storage Tanks pdf format of    M.G.L. c. 148, ¿13 Annual Filing -...  01/30/2007
Wind Chill Index pdf format of    Wind Chill Index  01/25/2007
Fireground Rehabilitation Guidelines - Cold Weather pdf format of    Fireground Rehabilitation Guidelines - Cold...  01/25/2007
DFS Special Operations Activation Flyer pdf format of    DFS Special Operations Activation Flyer  01/25/2007
Special Effects in School Productions pdf format of    Special Effects in School Productions  01/05/2007
Sample Check List For Inspection of Assembly Use Group Occupancies pdf format of    Sample check list for Inspection of Assembly...   01/05/2007
Places of Assembly pdf format of    Places of Assembly  01/05/2007
Carbon Monoxide Permit for Technical Options pdf format of    Carbon Monoxide Permit for Technical Options   01/05/2007
Link to OSFM Forms, see FP7D - Permit for Installation of CO Technical Options01/05/2007
527 CMR 31 - Carbon Monoxide Alarms pdf format of    527 CMR 31 - Carbon Monoxide Alarms  01/05/2007
Heroin-Fentanyl related fatal and non-fatal overdoses12/15/2006
Liquor License Renewals Under Chapter 30412/11/2006
Information from MassDEP regarding perchlorate-containing explosives12/01/2006
Interpretation of CMR1.06(2) by Board of Fire Prevention Regulations11/01/2006
Governor Signs Carbon Monoxide Bill No. H513911/01/2006
Educational Occupancies and Use of Paper Materials11/01/2006
Revocation of License11/01/2006
Temporary Housing at Traveling Carnivals08/01/2006
Mandatory School Reporting Form08/01/2006
Passage of the Safe Cigarette Bill08/01/2006
Sober Housing Corporation - ASAB Case of Interest08/01/2006
Expiration of 2006 Fire Marshal Tank Truck Approval Permits06/30/2006
Safety Advisory for Toyota Gas/Electric Hybrid Vehicles06/01/2006
Sprinkler Plan Deadline06/01/2006
Stand Down for Safety Day 200606/01/2006
Reporting of School Fires06/01/2006
Contact Number for July 4 th Holiday06/01/2006
Enforcement of Nicole's Law06/01/2006
Federal Energy Act of 200505/08/2006
Sprinkler Plan Deadline/M.G.L. C.148 s. 26G-1/205/01/2006
Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Hard Wiring04/20/2006
Reformulated Gasoline04/07/2006
Lack of Carbon Monoxide Alarm Units for c. 148, 26F 1/2 Installation Requirements03/28/2006
Updates to 527 CMR12/01/2005
Non-Criminal Fire Code Violation Notice Ticket Books12/01/2005
Fire Safety Act - Inspection Requirement for Liquor Establishments12/01/2005
Chapter 123 of the Acts of 2005 - Nicole's Law pdf format of    Chapter 123 of the Acts of 2005 - Nicole's Law  12/01/2005
Highlights of S.2152 "Nicole's Bill"11/09/2005
Transportation of Gasoline11/01/2005
Revised Emergency Gas Code Regulation11/01/2005
Waste Oil Heaters11/01/2005
A Recent Decision of the Commonwealth's Sprinkler Appeals Board09/01/2005
Gas Appliances09/06/2005
Emergency Gas Code Regulation09/01/2005
Resources for Local Public Education Programs08/01/2005
A Recent Decision of the Commonwealth's Sprinkler Appeals Board09/01/2005
 08/01/2005
Sprinklers in Elevator Machine Rooms, Elevator Hoistways, and Elevator Pits pdf format of    Sprinklers in Elevator Machine Rooms, Elevator...  07/28/2005
Papa Gino's Supported Open Houses for Fire Prevention Month07/25/2005
Safety Alert07/01/2005
National Incident Management System Update06/01/2005
Blasting Damage Complaint form06/01/2005
Firefighter of the Year06/01/2005
Fire and Explosion Investigation Section (F&EIS )04/01/2005
Reissue of Flyer - DFS Incident Rehab Unit04/01/2005
HB4550 Regarding Liquor Licenses12/01/2004
An Act Relative to Fire Safety12/01/2004
Unvented Gas Heaters Update11/01/2004
Smoke and Heat Detector Requirements for One and Two Family Homes09/01/2004
Licensed Sprinkler Contractors09/01/2004
Dangerous Buildings07/29/2004
M.G.L.C. c. 148 s. 13 Annual Filing - Certificate of Registration and Underground Storage Tanks04/01/2004
527 CMR 30 - Unvented Propane or Natural Gas Fired Space Heaters04/01/2004
Places of Assembly03/01/2004
Elevators and Sprinklers03/01/2004
Building Code Board of Appeals03/01/2004
Unattended Self Service Motor Fuel Stations02/01/2004
Comprehensive School Regulations pdf format of    Comprehensive School Regulations  11/20/2003
527 CMR 10.09(5) Student Work/Teaching Materials in Schools10/21/2003
Chemical Reaction Bombs09/10/2003
24/7 Contact Information - Code Compliance and Enforcement08/01/2003
Special Effects in School Productions

08/01/2003

DFS Quarterly Corrections08/01/2003
BBRS Standards08/01/2003
Aboveground Storage Tanks Over 10,000 Gallons08/01/2003
Sale of Black Powder08/01/2003
527 CMR 12 - Emergency Amendment08/01/2003
Alcohol Based Hand Cleaners06/01/2003
July 4th Advisory06/01/2003
Public Forums on Fire and Building Safety04/24/2003
Special Effects Certificate of Competency Re-examination03/19/2003
Indoor Special Effects Events02/21/2003
UST Financial Responsibility01/30/2003
Activation of the Incident Rehab Unit01/28/2003
527 CMR 29.00: Upholstered Furniture, Molded Seating and Re-Upholstered Furniture
 
12/20/2002
Amendments to 527 CMR11/29/2002
527 CMR 6 - ODP Memo09/26/2002
527 CMR 12 - ARC Memo09/26/2002
Outdoor Fireplaces08/28/2002
Smoke Detector Location Guidelines for New Single Family Homes06/25/2002
Update on MassHighway Blasting Policy05/28/2002
Self-Service Gasoline Stations with Propane Cylinder Exchange

040/1/2002

Regulation Change on LP-Gas Cylinders

01/31/2002

Fueling of Motor Vehicles

01/30/2002

527 CMR Egress

01/30/2002

Voluntary Compliance of State Fire Code in State Owned Buildings

01/07/2002

527 CMR 27 Emergency and Standby Power Systems

11/27/2001

School Fire Drills

06/27/2001

780 CMR Update - Abandoned Buildings

05/02/2001

Fireworks/Special Effects User's Certificates

05/01/2001

Special Effects in School Productions

05/01/2001

Regulatory Activity Relative to Certain Dangerous or Abandoned Buildings - Update

03/29/2001

Attorney General Opinion on Fire Code Application to State Buildings

01/24/2001

Facsimile or Hoax Bomb Legislation

01/24/2001

Abandoned Buildings Regulations

12/19/2000

Requirement for School Evacuation/Multi-Hazard Plans

09/11/2000

Automatic Sprinkler Plans Rack Storage & General Storage

08/28/2000

Automatic Sprinkler Plans Review

08/21/2000

Emergency Escape Windows/Screens

03/30/2000

Health Hazard from Surplus Military Equipment

02/22/2000

Home Depot - Tool Rental Centers

02/04/2000

Licenses and Permits in Mercantile Establishments

12/18/1999

Overweight or Over Length Fire Apparatus Advisory10/6/1999
Security Camera vs. Smoke Detector Advisory09/24/1999
MGL 148 S 26A 1/2 Sprinkler Appeal Process Advisory09/01/1999
Initiative on Haunted House and Amusement Building Safety

06/03/1999

Star Fire Sprinkler Recall Advisory06/29/1999
Knox Boxes Advisory04/26/1999
Fines for Illegal Burning Advisory04/26/1999
CDL Exemption for Firefighters Advisory04/26/1999
Fueling Motor Vehicles from a Tank Vehicle08/26/1997