Massachusetts Fire Code

The current Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code is based on NFPA 1 - 2021 edition, with Massachusetts amendments.

Current State Fire Code

UPDATE: The Board of Fire Prevention and Regulations is currently accepting proposals for changes to 527 CMR 1.00, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code.  The deadline to submit a code change proposal is February 29, 2024. You can submit a proposal using the form linked here. Any submissions received after the deadline will go to the Board of Fire Prevention and Regulations for review during the next Fire Code adoption process.  

The current State Fire Code went into effect on December 9, 2022. To view the code free of charge:

• Visit the National Fire Protection Association's Codes and Standards page
• Select NFPA 1 and "Free Access"
• Select "2021 Fire Code" and click on "view"

The Board of Fire Prevention Regulations also adopted Massachusetts amendments to the code to address unique situations in the Commonwealth. To view the current 527 CMR 1.00 Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code Amendments, please see additional resources below.

Additional Resources

Advisory - 2021 Amendment Package Memo

Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2021 Edition (effective May 12, 2023)

Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2021 Edition (effective December 9, 2022 - February 2, 2023)

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

Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2015 edition (as of October 18, 2019)

Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2015 edition (January 1, 2018 - October 17, 2019)

Correction Sheet for Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2015 edition

Advisory - Revisions to 527 CMR 1.00: Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code

Recent amendments to 527 CMR 1.00 effective May 15, 2020

Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2012 edition (as of November 4, 2016)

527 CMR 1.00 Frequently Asked Questions

2012 Crosswalk

Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00 (effective October 7, 2016 through November 3, 2016)

Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00 (effective August 26, 2016 through October 6, 2016)

2.3.5 ASTM Publications

11.7.5.1.2 Testing of diesel fuel

18.1.1.3 One and two family detached dwellings and their accessory structures exemptions from access road requirements

1.12.8.40.1 Permit requirements

Table 1.12.8.1 Permits

66.21.7.6 through 66.21.7.8.12

13.7 Smoke Alarms

13.7 Table 13.7A error in table correction

Table 1.12.8.1 Permits

10.11.6 Cooking Appliances (Grills)

10.11 Open Flames

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