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Apply for a License to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder

Apply for a license to sell black or smokeless powder

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FSD Licensing

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Fire Safety Division Licensing (Fire suppression, commercial hood cleaning, cannon/mortar, fireworks, special effects, blasting, blasting R&D) Call FSD Licensing, Fire Safety Division Licensing (Fire suppression, commercial hood cleaning, cannon/mortar, fireworks, special effects, blasting, blasting R&D) at (978) 567-3700
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program Licensing Call FSD Licensing, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program Licensing at (978) 567-3783

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Fire Safety Division Licensing Email FSD Licensing at DFS.FSDLicensing@mass.gov

DFS Code Compliance

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DFS Code Compliance Desk Call DFS Code Compliance, DFS Code Compliance Desk at (978) 567-3375

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The Details   of Apply for a License to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder

What you need   for Apply for a License to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder

You need a license to sell black or smokeless powder in Massachusetts. You also need 

a permit from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Fees   for Apply for a License to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder

Name Fee Unit
New license to sell black or smokeless powder $100 each
Renew a license to sell black or smokeless powder $50 each

How to apply   Apply for a License to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder

Submit completed application, fee, and required attachments to:

DFS Licensing
Department of Fire Services
P.O. Box 1025
Stow, MA 01775

Next steps   for Apply for a License to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder

  1. Apply for a license to sell black or smokeless powder

    Complete applications include:

    • A notarized statement on company letterhead indicating that these explosive materials shall be stored according to the requirements of the fire code (527 CMR 1.00)
    • A legible copy of your current driver's license
    • If you sell black powder include a legible copy of your ATF permit
    • Completed and notarized CORI request form

    This application must be filled out by the principle or owner of the company and signed by the head of the fire department in the community where the black or smokeless powder will be sold.

    Open PDF file, 960.19 KB,  FP-081 Application to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder (English, PDF 960.19 KB)

  2. Renew a license to sell black or smokeless powder

    90 days before your license expires, DFS will email you (if we have a valid email on file) or mail you a renewal application.

    Return the completed application and fee at least 30 days before your license expires.

Contact   for Apply for a License to Sell Black or Smokeless Powder

Phone
Fire Safety Division Licensing (Fire suppression, commercial hood cleaning, cannon/mortar, fireworks, special effects, blasting, blasting R&D) Call FSD Licensing, Fire Safety Division Licensing (Fire suppression, commercial hood cleaning, cannon/mortar, fireworks, special effects, blasting, blasting R&D) at (978) 567-3700
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program Licensing Call FSD Licensing, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program Licensing at (978) 567-3783
Online
Fire Safety Division Licensing Email FSD Licensing at DFS.FSDLicensing@mass.gov
Address
DFS Code Compliance
1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 
Phone
DFS Code Compliance Desk Call DFS Code Compliance, DFS Code Compliance Desk at (978) 567-3375

Open 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Online
DFS Directory 

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