Massachusetts Fire Code

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

Current State Fire Code

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

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

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

Contact for Massachusetts Fire Code

Fax

978-567-3199

Address

1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775

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