Forms & Permits

  • Submit: All permits that are required per Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code 527 CMR 1.00 (527CMR1) must be on approved forms and submitted to the Fire Department.
  • Payment: The Dalton Fire District / Fire Department is NOT part of the Town of Dalton online permitting system. All payments for permits must be made by check or money order, payable to “Dalton Fire District”, for $50.00 each no cash is accepted.
  • Inspection: All permits will go to 20 Flansburg Ave. Dalton, MA. 01226 and appointments for inspections should be scheduled in advance by calling 413-684-6118 option 2.

Permits

NFPA 1

NFPA 1, Fire Code, advances fire and life safety for the public and first responders as well as property protection by providing a comprehensive, integrated approach to fire code regulation and hazard management. It addresses all the bases with extracts from and references to more than 130 NFPA® codes and standards including such industry benchmarks as NFPA 101, NFPA 54, NFPA 58, NFPA 30, NFPA 13, NFPA 25, and NFPA 72.

NFPA 1 Fire Code

FAQs

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, 527 CMR 1.00, is the state-wide fire code for Massachusetts. The code, promulgated by the Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR), is comprised of the National Fire Protection Association 1 (NFPA 1) with Massachusetts amendments. Massachusetts amendments to each chapter of the code delete, replace, modify, or add to the provisions of NFPA 1.

The official 527 CMR 1.00 can be purchased at the State House Bookstore. Through the bookstore, the Massachusetts amendments and NFPA 1 can be purchased separately.

Yes. The Massachusetts amendments (unofficial version) can be viewed on the Department of Fire Services website with a link to NFPA for the applicable Edition of NFPA 1 which can be viewed online as well. Remember to select the applicable code edition from the drop-down menu on NFPA’s website to review NFPA 1.

The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) enforces 527 CMR 1.00 as stated in 527 CMR 1.00:1.6. AHJ is defined in 527 CMR 1.00:3.2.2 as follows: “Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the Head of the Fire Department or the State Fire Marshal and their designees, as defined in M.G.L. c.148.”

See the provisions in 527 CMR 1.00:1.3.3 regarding conflicts between 527 CMR 1.00 and other codes or standards. Also see General Considerations 527 CMR 1.00:1.1 which requires the enforcement of the State Building Code and specialized codes provisions. State Building Code and specialized codes provisions are not enforceable by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), as defined in 527 CMR 1.00.

In certain instances, an appeal may be filed. In accordance with 527 CMR 1.00:1.10.1.3, an appeal must be filed within 45 days following the notice of an order, requirement, directive (etc.) on an Appeal Application. The application must be submitted with the required fee ($150.00) and must include copies of all records, references, reports, and other information related to the appeal. For more information and to determine if an appeal is available, please visit our Appeals Board website for more detailed guidance.

In general, permit requirements are found in each chapter of 527 CMR 1.00 by subject and will also refer to 527 CMR 1.00:1.12 for more specific permit requirements.

Yes. Permit requirements for placing a tar kettle on a roof are in 527 CMR 1.00:1.12.8.4 as referenced by 527 CMR 1.00:10.11.1.

In general, permits for the installation of systems (fire suppression or detection) are required by 780 CMR, the Massachusetts State Building Code, not 527 CMR 1.00. However, permits are required in 527 CMR 1.00:1.12 for special items such as (but not limited to) refueling, hazardous materials, and flammable combustible materials. Please refer to the joint advisory dated February 6, 2015 from State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan, and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Gatzunis for additional information.

No. There is no provision in 527 CMR 1.00 to require a property owner to transmit a test/maintenance report; however, there are provisions to maintain the system through regular testing and to keep records. 527 CMR 1.00 specifies the inspection and testing 3 requirements for fire protection systems in 527 CMR 1.00:13.3.3.4.3. 527 CMR 1.00:13.3.3.4.3.1 requires detailed records documenting all systems and equipment is tested and maintained and be made available to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) upon request.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detection requirements are located in 527 CMR 1.00:13.7.

Yes. 527 CMR 1.00:13.10.7 applies only to single- and multiple-station smoke alarms installed in one- and two-family dwellings constructed prior to January 1, 1975 (without substantial renovation to constitute new). The provision requires these devices to be replaced 10 years of the date of manufacture (printed on the back of the smoke alarm) or earlier if required by the manufacturer’s instructions. If the alarms are combination devices (smoke and carbon monoxide) 527 CMR 1.00:13.10.2 provisions requires replacement for carbon monoxide detection devices at its end of life signal or 10 years of the date of manufacture (printed on the back of the smoke alarm) or earlier if required by the manufacturer’s instructions.

No. Solid-fuel stoves are not permitted in areas of repair garages used for repairing or servicing of vehicles in accordance with 527 CMR 1.00:30.2.10.2.

The requirements for cleaning cooking vents are found in 527 CMR 1.00:50.2 and 527 CMR 1.00:50.5. Also see 527 CMR 1.00:1.12 for permit requirements and 527 CMR 1.00:1.13 for certificate requirements.

Yes. The requirements for hazardous materials process or processing are found in Chapter 60 of 527 CMR 1.00. Specifically, the requirements from the old 527 CMR 33 are found in 527 CMR 1.00:60.8. Administrative provisions are located in 527 CMR 1.00:1.12 for permits and 527 CMR 1.00:1.13 for certificates and licenses.

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