Fire Forms, Permits, Applications, And Fees
You can find our online permitting portal, as well as a list of all the documents you need when applying for permits or licenses through Fire Prevention.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Fire Prevention
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1010 Mass Avenue
4th FloorBoston, MA 02118
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For NFPA 241 Plans
Submit via email at bfd241@boston.gov.
Apply through our online portal
The online option saves you time — instead of visiting us at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, you can apply online and even print out your permit. Today, you can apply for the following BFD permit types online:
- Asbestos Removal
- Bagging Smoke Detectors
- Blasting
- Construction Site Safety
- Electrostatic Spray Painting
- Fire Alarm System
- Fireworks (Supervised Display)
- Food Truck
- Fuel Storage (Temporary)
- General Permit (for misc items only)
- Hot Work
- Open Burning and Cooking
- Place of Assembly/Temporary Place of Assembly
- Portable Generator
- Self Service Gas Stations
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections
- Special Effects
- Sprinkler and Special Suppression Systems
- Temporary Heat
- Temporary Dumpster Placement
- Tents
- Ventless Fireplaces
Fees and guidelines
Fees and guidelinesInstructions and Guidelines for Portal Applications
Instructions for Portal Apps- Air Pressurized Dry Standpipe Summary
- Alteration/impairment Of A Water-based Fire Suppression Systems Fire Safety Requirements
- Clean Agent Guidelines As Of July 2021
- Electronic Plan Submittal Requirements As Of July 2021
- Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
- Fire Alarm Permit Application Guidelines As Of April 2023
- Full Text Of Article Viii Of Bfdfpc On Hot Work
- General Contractors Permit Requirements And Responsibilities
- Guidelines For A Smoke Control System
- Hot Work Application Requirements As Of February 2023
- Hot Work Safety Course
- List Of Required Attachments For The 12 Applications Launching May 2019
- NFPA 241 Affidavit
- Place of Assembly Permit information
- Place Of Assembly Guidelines
- Place Of Assembly Requirements As Of July 2021
- Preaction Sprinkler As Of July 2021
- Requirements For Air Pressurized Standpipes
- Restricted Use Of Propane (LPG) For "Hot Work"
- Smoke Control Panel Requirements As Of July 2021
- Temporary Detection As Of July 2021
- Tent Requirements As Of July 2021
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Still have questions? Contact:
Fire Prevention
-
1010 Mass Avenue
4th FloorBoston, MA 02118
-
For NFPA 241 Plans
Submit via email at bfd241@boston.gov.
