Information for DFS-Regulated Industries | Mass.gov

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Department of Fire Services

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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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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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

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Springfield Campus

100 Grochmal Avenue, Springfield, MA 01151

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DFS Staff List and Directory

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DFS Code Compliance

1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775

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Phone

DFS Code Compliance Desk (978) 567-3375

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

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DFS Staff List and Directory

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Submit plans for approval to operate self-service gas stations

Apply for a License to Shoot Cannon and Mortars