The scope of 527 CMR 1.00 includes, but is not limited to, the following in accordance with M.G.L. c. 22D and M.G.L c. 148 and as prescribed by M.G.L. c. 143, § 96:
(1) Rules and regulations for the keeping, storage, use, manufacture, sale, handling, and transportation or other disposition of the following: (a) Gunpowder, dynamite, crude petroleum or any of its products, or explosive or flammable fluids or compounds, tablets, torpedoes or any explosives of a like nature, or;(b) Any explosives, fireworks, firecrackers, or any substance having such properties that it may ignite, or generate flammable or explosive vapors or gases to a dangerous extent.(2) Rules and regulations to prescribe the location, materials and construction of buildings to be used for any of the purposes provided in 527 CMR 1.03(1).(3) Rules and regulations to prevent or remedy any condition in or about any building, structure or other premises, or any ship or vessel which may tend to become a fire hazard or to cause a fire.(4) Rules and regulations to provide adequate safety requirements for the protection of the public in the event of a fire in or about any building, structure or other premises or any ship or vessel. Such rules shall require that any equipment, system or construction requirement relating to fire protection of persons or property within said building or structure, be installed in accordance with such applicable requirements as of the date of installation and shall be maintained in accordance with this Code.(5) Rules and regulations to provide for the safe storage, use, handling and manufacturing of corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, toxic materials or poisonous gases.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1277, eff. 1/1/2015.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1350, eff. 1/1/2018.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1355, eff. 1/1/2018.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1484, eff. 12/9/2022.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1488, eff. 12/9/2022.