Public Hearing Notice  Board of Fire Prevention Regulations Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s. 2; c.22D, s. 4 and c.148, s. 10, notice is given of a public hearing to be held by the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR), at the Department of Fire Services, State Road, Stow, MA., in the Boards and Commissions Room on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of hearing public comments on proposed amendments to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, 527 CMR 1.00. The proposals include amendments to existing provisions regarding code administration, code definitions, general safety requirements, fire department access and welding, cutting and other hot works programs. The proposals also include new regulations pertaining to marijuana growing, processing and extracting facilities, on-demand mobile refueling and energy storage systems.  Finally, the amendments include minor edits and/or corrections to increase clarity and usability of the existing code. A copy of the proposed amendment package in its entirety can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2019/07/22/20190718_BFPR_AmendmentPackage_VotedforPromulgation_0.pdf - Written or oral comments may be submitted at the time and place of the hearing.  One may also submit written comments by mailing or e-mailing comments to Glenn Rooney, Counsel to the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (Glenn.Rooney@mass.gov) P.O. Box 1025, State Rd, Stow, MA. 01775 (Tel. 978-567-3183).  To be considered by the Board, mailed or emailed comments must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., September 18, 2019.