Current State Fire Code
The current State Fire Code went into effect on December 9, 2022. To view the base code free of charge:
- Visit the National Fire Protection Association's Codes and Standards page
- Select NFPA 1
- Select "2021 Fire Code"
- Click on "View Free Access"
- Compare the text of the base code with the Massachusetts Amendments adopted by the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations.
Hard copies may be purchased through the Massachusetts State Bookstore.
Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 216.14 KB, Advisory - 2021 Amendment Package Memo (English, PDF 216.14 KB)
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Open PDF file, 1.68 MB, Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2021 Edition (effective May 12, 2023) (English, PDF 1.68 MB)
Previous Versions of the State Fire Code
Code enforcement officials, architects, and engineers often to need to refer to previous versions of the State Fire Code that were in effect when a building was built or occupied.
Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 1.97 MB, Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2015 edition (as of October 18, 2019) (English, PDF 1.97 MB)
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Open PDF file, 584.67 KB, Correction Sheet for Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2015 edition (English, PDF 584.67 KB)
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Open PDF file, 174.58 KB, Recent amendments to 527 CMR 1.00 effective May 15, 2020 (English, PDF 174.58 KB)
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Open PDF file, 1.31 MB, Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2012 edition (as of November 4, 2016) (English, PDF 1.31 MB)
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Open PDF file, 893.9 KB, 527 CMR 1.00 Frequently Asked Questions (English, PDF 893.9 KB)
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Open PDF file, 779.88 KB, 2012 Crosswalk (English, PDF 779.88 KB)
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Open PDF file, 14.84 KB, 2.3.5 ASTM Publications (English, PDF 14.84 KB)
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Open PDF file, 14.77 KB, 11.7.5.1.2 Testing of diesel fuel (English, PDF 14.77 KB)
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Open PDF file, 29.38 KB, 1.12.8.40.1 Permit requirements (English, PDF 29.38 KB)
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Open PDF file, 17.34 KB, Table 1.12.8.1 Permits (English, PDF 17.34 KB)
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Open PDF file, 36.61 KB, 66.21.7.6 through 66.21.7.8.12 (English, PDF 36.61 KB)
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Open PDF file, 166.71 KB, 13.7 Smoke Alarms (English, PDF 166.71 KB)
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Open PDF file, 38.81 KB, 13.7 Table 13.7A error in table correction (English, PDF 38.81 KB)
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Open PDF file, 17.34 KB, Table 1.12.8.1 Permits (English, PDF 17.34 KB)
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Open PDF file, 74.22 KB, 10.11.6 Cooking Appliances (Grills) (English, PDF 74.22 KB)
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Open PDF file, 11.8 KB, 10.11 Open Flames (English, PDF 11.8 KB)
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Open PDF file, 31.77 KB, errata_1.10.8_1.10.11.1_1.16.2.3_structural_conditions_of_permit.pdf (English, PDF 31.77 KB)
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