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Information for DFS-Regulated Industries

We issue permits and licenses to ensure fire safety for people and companies. We also help to enforce the state fire code and the state electrical code.

The Department of Fire Services helps local fire departments enforce state fire and electrical codes. We provide code compliance support across Massachusetts. We also issue licenses and permits for: boilers and pressure vessels, aboveground storage tanks, blasting and explosives, cannons and mortars, commercial hood cleaning, crowd managers, fireworks and special effects, fire extinguishers, and marine fueling. We administer licensing exams. DFS also provides plan reviews for self-service gas stations.

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Top tasks

Verify a DFS license, permit or certification  Learn about DFS licensing 

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Learn about the Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety Program and Licenses  Massachusetts Fire Code & Electrical Code  Fire Safety Division Forms and Applications  FSD Technical Advisories  Get Code and Fire Prevention Support  Welding, Cutting & Hot Works 
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What you need to know

Apply for aboveground storage tank permits  Apply for commercial hood cleaning and inspection licenses  Apply for a blasting licenses and explosives user certificates  Apply for fireworks licenses and permits  Apply for fire extinguisher licenses  Apply for marine fueling and tank truck permits 
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Contact Information

Address

Stow Campus
1 State Road, P. O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 
Springfield Campus
100 Grochmal Avenue, P.O. Box 51025, Springfield, MA 01151
Directions 
Bridgewater Campus
911 Conant Street, P.O. Box 157, (No access from Flagg Street) Use GPS Coordinates: 41°57′4″ N 70°57′18″ W, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Directions 

Phone

978 567-3100

For all 3 campuses

978-567-3248

Severe Weather Hotline

Online

DFS Staff List and Directory 

Address

DFS Code Compliance
1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 

Phone

DFS Code Compliance Desk (978) 567-3375

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

Online

DFS Staff List and Directory 

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Additional Resources

Submit plans for approval to operate self-service gas stations
Apply for a License to Shoot Cannon and Mortars
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