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 Wednesday,
October 19, 2022, 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 code provisions and/or additional regulation in the
areas of safeguarding during construction, marinas, boatyards, marine terminals, piers and
wharfs, parking garages, spraying, dipping, and coating using flammable or combustible
materials, solvent extraction, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and energy storage
systems. Finally, the amendments include 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/service-details/massachusetts-fire-code. 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., October 18, 2022.