Current State Fire Code
The current State Fire Code went into effect on December 9, 2022. To view the code free of charge:
- Visit www.nfpa.org
- Click on "Codes and Standards"
- Select NFPA 1, Free Access, and the 2021 edition
- 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 for
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Advisory - 2021 Amendment Package Memo
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Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2021 Edition (effective February 3, 2023)
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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 for
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Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2015 edition (as of October 18, 2019)
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Correction Sheet for Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2015 edition
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Recent amendments to 527 CMR 1.00 effective May 15, 2020
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Massachusetts 527 CMR 1.00, 2012 edition (as of November 4, 2016)
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527 CMR 1.00 Frequently Asked Questions
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2012 Crosswalk
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2.3.5 ASTM Publications
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11.7.5.1.2 Testing of diesel fuel
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1.12.8.40.1 Permit requirements
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Table 1.12.8.1 Permits
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66.21.7.6 through 66.21.7.8.12
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13.7 Smoke Alarms
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13.7 Table 13.7A error in table correction
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Table 1.12.8.1 Permits
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10.11.6 Cooking Appliances (Grills)
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10.11 Open Flames
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errata_1.10.8_1.10.11.1_1.16.2.3_structural_conditions_of_permit.pdf
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