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Public Meeting Notice
Public Meeting Notice Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR) Meeting and Statutory Public Hearing 10/2/25
Contact
Mary Ann Smith
Address
Fax
978-567-3199
Overview
In accordance with M.G.L. c.148, s. 10, notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be conducted on behalf of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations at the Department of Fire Services, State Rd, Stow, Massachusetts in Link 105 Room on Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1:00 pm. For the purpose of hearing any comments, petitions or suggestions for changes to Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Prevention Code, 527 CMR 1.00. Such comments, petitions, or suggestions for consideration of the Board may be submitted orally or in writing at the time and place of said hearing.
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 20, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in Link 105 Room at the Department of Fire Services, 1 State Rd., Stow, MA.
Agenda
BOARD OF FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS
MEETING AGENDA
NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Place: Link, DFS, Stow, MA 01775
Statutory Public Hearing held in accordance with M.G.L. c.148, Section 10
- Member and Staff introductions and opening of the hearing.
In accordance with M.G.L. c.148, s. 10, notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be conducted on behalf of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations at the Department of Fire Services, State Rd, Stow, Massachusetts in Link 105 on Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1:00 pm. For the purpose of hearing any comments, petitions or suggestions for changes to Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Prevention Code, 527 CMR 1.00. Such comments, petitions, or suggestions for consideration of the Board may be submitted orally or in writing at the time and place of said hearing.
If you have any questions please contact Brian Ingram, Fire Safety Division Director, (Brian.j.Ingram@mass.gov) P.O. Box 1025, State Rd, Stow, MA. 01775 (Tel. 978-567-3301)
Receipt of comments or petitions for changes to the Massachusetts Fire Safety Code, 527 CMR
1.00 pursuant to M.G.L. c. 148, s. 10 to be forwarded to the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations for review and discussion.
Adjourn the hearing.
Monthly Board Meeting
- Minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting of BFPR submitted for approval.
New Business
- Update on NEC 70, 2026 review.
- Review 527 CMR 1.00 Draft Amendment Package based off NFPA 1, 2024 edition.
- Chapters 1-19 and 60-74
Old Business
- Committee/ Reports
- Administrative Code Committee
- TBA
- General Requirements Code Committee
- Minutes September 2, 2025, Meeting September 15, 2025 (in person)
- Occupancy Code Committee
- Meeting July 31, 2025
- Processing Code Committee
- Equipment Code Committee
- Hazardous Code Committee
- Minutes July 23, 2025, Meeting September 23, 2025 (remote)
- Electrical Interpretation Committee
- Minutes May 20, 2025, Meeting September 16, 2025, Next meeting October 21, 2025 (remote)
- Massachusetts Electrical Advisory Committee
- Meeting September 24, 2025 (in person)
- NFPA 45 Work Group
- Meeting July 18, 2025
Hazmat Work Group
Minutes August, 26, 2025, Minutes September 11, 2025, Meeting September 26, 2025 (Remote)
- Lithium Ion Battery
- Meeting TBA
- Items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair.
Contact
Address
Fax
978-567-3199