527 CMR, § 1.05
Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024
Chapter 10 | General Requirements | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
*Open Air Burning, see Annex | Forest Warden | 10.10.1 |
*Ceremonial Bonfires, see Annex | Head of Fire Department | 10.10.4.1.1 |
Open Flame (heat producing) devices | 10.10.1 10.10.9.1 | |
Storage of combustible materials | 10.15.1.2 10.15.2.1 10.18.2 | |
Fumigation and insecticidal fogging | 10.20.1 | |
*Use of canine guards, see Annex | 10.21.1 | |
Table 1.12.8.1* Permits Required
Table 1.12.8.2* Permits Required
Chapter 11 | Oil Burners and Fuel-oil | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
*Installation or alteration of any fuel oil burning equipment. Oil-line upgrade | Head of Fire Department | 11.5.1.8 |
Storage of acceptable liquid fuel | 11.5.1.10 | |
*Installation, removal, or replacement of a fuel storage tank, unless provided otherwise in NFPA Chapter 66 | ||
Table 1.12.8.3 Permits Required
Chapter 13 | Fire Protection System and Related Equipment | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Chapter/Code Section/M.G.L. |
Carbon monoxide/Smoke alarm installations [< 5 dwelling units] at time of property sale or transfer. | Head of Fire Department | M.G.L. c. 148, §§ 26F and 26F1/2Known as a Certificate of Compliance |
Installations of carbon monoxide protection technical options. | 13.7.2 | |
Impairment or disconnection of any sprinkler system, water main, hydrant, or other device used for fire protection system, including carbon monoxide detection and alarm. [M.G.L c. 148, § 27A] | 13.1.1.1.2 13.7.2.2 | |
See also Section 1.12.8.3 | ||
Table 1.12.8.4 Permits Required
Chapter 16 | Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Heating and Cooling Equipment Used During Construction, Alteration, or Demolition | Head of Fire Department | 16.19.3.1.1 |
Torch-applied roofing operations | 16.22.1.1 | |
See also Section 1.12.8.4 | ||
Table 1.12.8.5 Permits Required
Chapter 19 | Combustible Waste, Refuse, and Rubbish Containers | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Rubbish containers > 6 cubic yards | Head of Fire Department | 19.1.1 |
See also 1.12.8.5 | ||
Table 1.12.8.6 Permits Required
Chapter 20 | Occupancy Fire Safety | |
Work/Activity/Location | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Assembly Occupancies | Head of Fire Department | 20.1.1.1 |
Special Provisions for Food Service Operations | 20.1.5.2.4.1 | |
Open flame devices and Pyrotechnics | 20.1.5.3.1 | |
Special Provisions for Exposition Facilities | 20.1.5.5.1 | |
Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film Storage | 20.15.7.2 | |
High-piled Storage | 20.15.8.2 | |
Unvented Fuel-Fired Heating Equipment. | 20.2.4.5.1, 20.3.2.1.1, 20.8.2.6.1, 20.9.2.2.1, 20.10.2.1, and 20.11.2.1 | |
See also Section 1.12.8.6 | ||
Table 1.12.8.9 Permits Required
Chapter 23 | Cleanrooms | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Use, storage or handling of hazardous materials | Head of Fire Department | 23.3 61.1.2 61.5.3.3.1 63.1.2 66.1.5 69.1.2 |
Table 1.12.8.10 Permits Required
Chapter 24 | Dry Cleaning | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Use, storage or handling of hazardous materials | Head of Fire Department | 24.2 61.1.2 61.5.3.3.1 63.1.2 66.1.5 69.1.2 |
Table 1.12.8.12 Permits Required
Chapter 26 | Laboratories Using Chemicals | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
The handling or storage of chemicals in laboratory buildings, laboratory units, and laboratory work areas whether located above or below grade. | Head of Fire Department | 26.2 61.1.2 61.5.3.3.1 63.1.2 66.1.5 69.1.2 |
Table 1.12.8.16 Permits Required
Chapter 30 | Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Use, storage or handling of hazardous materials. | Head of Fire Department | 30.1.1.3 61.1.2 61.5.3.3.1 63.1.2 66.1.5 69.1.2 |
Table 1.12.8.17 Permits Required
Chapter 31 | Forest Products | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Storage of mulch > 300 cubic yards. | Head of Fire Department | 31.2 |
Table 1.12.8.18 Permits Required
Chapter 32 | Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages and Approved Production Facilities | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
For activities listed in 32.2.2. | Head of Fire Department | 32.2.2 |
See also Section 1.12.8.18 | ||
Table 1.12.8.21* Permits Required
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Processing or extraction of cannabis involving hazardous materials, see 38.1. | Head of Fire Department | 38.2 60.8 |
A Table 1.12.8.21. A permit is required for processes involving hazardous materials in accordance with Section 60.8. Chapter 38 provides specific requirements for operations and equipment utilized in the processing and extraction activities commonly associated with cannabis processing facilities. It is generally accepted that processes involving hazardous materials will meet industry best practices. In the case of cannabis processing and extraction, compliance with the published regulations of Chapter 38 are the minimum industry standard.
Table 1.12.8.22 Permits Required
Chapter 40 | Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
An operation that uses or produces combustible dust. | Head of Fire Department | 40.2 |
Table 1.12.8.23 Permits Required
Chapter 41 | Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Chapter/Code Section |
Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work | Head of Fire Department | 41.1.5.3 |
41.3.3.2 | ||
Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI) | 41.3.5 | |
See Section 1.12.8.23 | ||
Table 1.12.8.24 Permits Required
Chapter 42 | Refueling | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Installation or construction of a motor vehicle fuel dispensing station | Head of Fire Department | 42.1.2 |
See also Section 1.12.8.24 | ||
Table 1.12.8.25* Permits Required
Chapter 42 | Refueling [Cargo Tanks, Portable Tanks or Transfer Tanks] | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
*To store flammable and combustible liquids. | Head of Fire Department | 1.12.8.50 |
For dispensing motor fuel from a tank vehicle. | 42.7.6 | |
On-Demand Mobile Fueling (dispensing, or storage) | 42.12 | |
CNG, LNG, Hydrogen, and LP-Gas (Alternative Fuels) | 42.8.2.1 | |
A Table 1.12.8.25 Permits Required. Used here, "to store" includes the parking location of Cargo Tanks, Portable Tanks, or Transfer Tanks during nonbusiness hours. As a condition of the flammable/combustible storage permit, the tank vehicle should comply with NFPA 385 as referenced in Sections 42.7.2.2.1 and 42.7.6.2, the conditions of Section 42.15, and the requirements of 49 CFR, Transportation. Each tank vehicle should be specifically identified on the storage permit.
Table 1.12.8.26 Permits Required
Chapter 42 | Refueling [Marine Fueling] | |
Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
The dispensing, transferring of fuel at marine fueling facilities. | Head of Fire Department or State Fire Marshal | 42.9.1.4 |
To construct or alter a new or existing marine fueling facility. | ||
To maintain a fueling facility. | ||
See also Section 1.12.8.26 | ||
Table 1.12.8.27 Permits Required
Chapter 43 | Spraying, Dipping, and Coating Using Flammable or Combustible Materials | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Chapter |
Storage, use or handling of hazardous materials | Head of Fire Department | 43.1.1.4 |
See Section 1.12.8.27 | ||
Table 1.12.8.29 Permits Required
Chapter 45 | Combustible Fibers | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
For storage or handling of combustible fibers >= 100 ft.3 (2.8 m3) | Head of Fire Department | 45.1.4 |
See also Section 1.12.8.29 | ||
Table 1.12.8.31 Permits Required
Chapter 51 | Industrial Ovens and Furnaces | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Installation and operation of an industrial oven, or industrial furnace. | Head of Fire Department | 51.1.2 |
Table 1.12.8.32 Permits Required
Chapter 52 | Energy Storage Systems | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
To install and operate energy storage systems having a capacity greater than the quantities listed in Table 1.3 of NFPA 855. | Head of Fire Department | 52.1.2 |
Table 1.12.8.34 Permits Required
Chapter 60 | Hazardous Material | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Process or Processing of any Hazardous Material in Category 2, 3, 4, and/or 5. | Head of Fire Department | Section 60.8.1.1.1 |
Crop ripening or color processing. | Head of Fire Department | 60.8.4 |
Where that process involves the storage, handling, and use of a flammable compressed gas | 63.1.2 | |
Where that process involves the storage, handling, and use of a combustible or flammable liquid | 66.1.5 | |
See also Section 1.12.8.34 | ||
See Table 1.12.8.50 | ||
Table 1.12.8.35 Permits Required
Chapter 61 | Aerosol Products | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Storage > 500 lbs. | Head of Fire Department | 61.1.2 |
See also Section 1.12.8.35 | ||
Table 1.12.8.37(a) Permits Required
Chapter 63 | Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Storage of compressed gases Inside of a building/Outside of a building. | Head of Fire Department | 63.1.2 See Table 1.12.8.50 See Tables 1.12.8.37(b) and (c) |
Table 1.12.8.37(b) Permit Amounts for Compressed Gases
Type of Gas | Amount* | |
ft.3 | m3 | |
Corrosive | >=00 | >= 0.5.7 |
Flammable | >=200 | >= 0.5.7 |
Highly toxic | Any amount | |
Inert and simple asphyxiant | >=6000 | >=169.9 |
Oxidizing (including oxygen) | >=504 | >=14.3 |
Pyrophoric | Any amount | |
Toxic | Any amount | |
Unstable (reactive) | Any amount | |
*Cubic feet measured at normal temperature and pressure.
Table 1.12.8.37(c) Permit Amounts for Cryogens
Type of Cryogen | Inside Building (gal.) | Outside Building (gal.) |
Corrosive | Over 1 | Over 1 |
Flammable | Over 1 | 60 |
Toxic/highly toxic | Over 1 | Over 1 |
Nonflammable | 60 | 500 |
Oxidizer (includes oxygen) | 10 | 50 |
Table 1.12.8.39 Permits Required
Chapter 65 | Blasting, Explosives, Fireworks, Model Rocketry and Flame Effects | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section/M.G.L. |
Black Powder/Blasting/Explosives/Model Rocketry/Pyrotechnics/Cannons/Flame Effects | ||
Display of Fireworks Supervision of the use of explosives, fireworks and cannon mortar. | Head of Fire Department | 65.2.3 |
Storage and manufacturing of fireworks. | State Fire Marshal | |
A vehicle carrying explosive materials left unattended and parked in an authorized area. | Head of Fire Department | |
Pyrotechnics before a proximate audience. | 65.3.3 | |
Flame effects before an audience. | 65.4.1.1 65.4.2 | |
Fireworks manufacturing. M.G.L. c. 148, § 12 | State Fire Marshal | 65.5.1.2 |
Model rocketry including storage of solid propellant model rocket motors, reloading kits, or motor components > 50 lbs. (23 kg) net weight at a residence. | Head of Fire Department | 65.6.1 |
High power rocketry, including storage of high power model rocket motors, motor reloading kits, and pyrotechnic modules. | Head of Fire Department | Section 65.8.2 |
Explosives including manufacturing and storage of explosive materials. M.G.L. c. 148, § 12 | State Fire Marshal | 65.9.2.1 |
Blasting. | Head of Fire Department | 65.9.2.2 |
Keeping and the storage of explosives. M.G.L. c. 148, § 13 | State Fire Marshal | 65.9.2.1 |
Transportation [Intrastate]. M.G.L. c. 148, § 13 | State Fire Marshal and Head of Fire Department | 65.9.2.1 |
Storage of in any magazine, building or structure. | State Fire Marshal | 65.9.2.1 |
Delivery of fireworks to authorized personnel. | Head of Fire Department | 65.9.6.3 |
Cannon or Mortar Firing. | 65.11.2 | |
See also Section 1.12.8.39 | ||
Table 1.12.8.40 Permits Required
Chapter 66 | Flammable and Combustible Liquids | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Chapter/Code Section/M.G.L. |
Construction, maintenance or use of any aboveground storage tank >10,000 gallons capacity, in aggregate. M.G.L. c. 148, § 37 502 CMR 5.00: Permit and Inspection Requirements of Aboveground Storage Tanks of More than Ten Thousand Gallons Capacity | State Fire Marshal | |
To keep, store, manufacture, handle flammables or combustible liquids. | Head of Fire Department | 66.1.5 |
Installation, maintenance, and storage of waste oil storage tanks. | 66 | |
Storage of alcohol based hand rub preparations >= ten gallons. | 66 | |
Removal of tanks and underground piping. | 66 | |
Abandoned tanks. | 66 | |
See Section 1.12.8.40 | ||
Table 1.12.8.41 Permits Required
Chapter 67 | Flammable Solids | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Storage of Flammable solids | Head of Fire Department | 67.1.2 |
Table 1.12.8.43 Permits Required
Chapter 69 | Liquid Petroleum Gases and Liquefied Natural Gas | |
Work/Activity | Issuing Authority | Code Section |
Storage, use and handling and the installation or modification of stationary installations. | Head of Fire Department | 69.1.2 |
Keeping, removal, storage or use of LP-gas >42 lbs aggregate capacity. | ||
See also Section 1.12.8.43 | ||
Table 1.12.8.50 Permit and/or License Thresholds
Materials | Quantities | Permit | License |
Class 1 liquids Note 1: Gasoline may be used, kept, or stored in any building not used for habitation nor frequented by the public, # 7 gallons and provided the gasoline is stored in one or more approved containers without permit. Note 2: See alcohol based hand rub Table 1.12.8.1. * Note 3: No permit or license needed when stored in portable tanks over 60 gallons capacity not intended for fixed use, including intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) designed for mechanical handling. * Note 4: No permit or license needed when stored in portable tanks over 60 gallons capacity not intended for fixed use, including intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) designed for mechanical handling. | < 793 Gallons* | yes | no |
>= 793 gallons | yes | yes | |
Class I liquids (in fixed storage containers) **Note: No permit or license needed for storage tanks having a liquid capacity that exceeds 60 gallons capacity, intended for fixed installation and not used for processing. | <10,000 gallons** | yes | no |
>= 10,000 gallons | yes | yes | |
Class II liquids. | < 10,000 gallons | yes | no |
>= 10,000 gallons | yes | yes | |
Class IIIA liquids. | < 10,000 gallons | yes | no |
>= 10,000 gallons | yes | yes | |
Class IIIB liquids. | < 10,000 gallons | yes | no |
>= 10,000 gallons | yes | yes | |
Flammable Solids. | < 100 lbs. | yes | no |
>= 100 lbs. | yes | yes | |
Flammable gases (within a building). | < 3,000 cubic feet | yes | no |
>= 3,000 cubic feet | yes | yes | |
Flammable gases (outside a building). | < 10,000 cubic feet | yes | no |
>= 10,000 cubic feet | yes | yes | |
Fuel oil that may be kept for use in a building or other structure. | < 10,000 gallons of light or of heavy | yes | no |
>= 10.000 gallons of light or of heavy | yes | yes | |
Small arms ammunition of rim fire ammunition. [private use] | < 10,000 rounds | no | no |
>= 10.000- 30,000 rounds | yes | no | |
>= 30,000 rounds | yes | yes | |
Small arms ammunition of center fire ammunition. [private use] | < 10,000 rounds | no | no |
>= 10,000- 50,000 rounds | yes | no | |
> 50,000 rounds | yes | yes | |
Small arms ammunition of shotgun ammunition. [private use] | < 5,000 rounds | no | no |
>= 5,000 rounds- 50,000 rounds | yes | no | |
> 50,000 rounds | yes | yes | |
Small arms ammunition primers. [private use] | < 10,000 caps or other small arms primers | no | no |
>= 10,000 caps or other small arms primers | yes | yes | |
Small arms ammunition primers. [commercial use] | < 100,000 caps or other small arms primers | yes | no |
>= 100,000 caps or other small arms primers | yes | yes | |
Smokeless propellants. [private] Note 1: Persons younger than 18 years old may not keep or store smokeless propellants. Note 2: Not more than two pounds of such propellant shall be stored in a multiple family dwelling or a building of public access. | < 16 lbs. | no | no |
Smokeless propellants. [private] | 16 lbs. through 47 lbs. | yes | no |
>= 48 lbs. | yes | yes | |
Smokeless propellants. [commercial] | >= 16 lbs. through < 99 lbs. | yes | no |
>= 100 lbs. | yes | yes | |
Black powder. [private] Note: Persons younger than 18 years old may not keep or store any amount of black powder. | <= 2 lbs | no | no |
> 2 lbs. through < 5 lbs. | yes | no | |
<= 5 lbs. | yes | yes | |
Black powder. [commercial] See Section 1.12.8.39.2.5.1 for permit exempted individual. | < 50 lbs. | yes | no |
>= 50 lbs. | yes | yes | |
Special industrial explosive devices. | < 50 lbs. net weight of explosives | no | no |
>= 50 lbs. net weight of explosives | yes | yes | |
Explosive material. Note: Fireworks can be stored up to 30 days without a land license. | Classified Division 1.1 - 1.6 | yes | yes |
LP-gas. | < 42 lbs. [10 gallons] | no | no |
>= 42 lbs. [10-gallons] through 2,000 gallons | yes | no | |
> 2,000 gallons of LP-gas in the aggregate | yes | yes | |
Flammable or class II combustible liquids unattended within cargo tanks, portable tanks or transfer tanks on a parcel of land. This shall not apply to parcels of land permitted by the Head of the Fire Department prior to September 1, 2008. | <= 15,000 gallons in the aggregate | yes | no |
> 15,000 gallons in the aggregate | yes | yes |
Table 1.12.8.51 Certificates Required for Permit
Chapters 11, 42 and 69 | Certificates of Completion |
Type | |
Oil Burner Technician [Chapter 11] | |
Upon completion, the person, firm or corporation having made the installation or connection: | Shall certify in writing on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal to the Head of the Fire Department that the work has been completed, and is in conformity with the requirements of this Code. |
CNG, LNG, Hydrogen, and LP-Gas Alternate Fuels [Chapter 42] | |
Upon completion of an installation or connection the person, firm or corporation having made the installation or connection: | Shall certify in writing on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal to the Head of the Fire Department that the work has been completed, and in conformity with the requirements of this Code. |
LP-gas [Chapter 69] | |
Upon completion of an installation or connection the person, firm or corporation having made the installation or connection: | Shall certify in writing on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal to the Head of the Fire Department that the work has been completed, and in conformity with the requirements of this Code. |
See Section 1.12.8.51 | |
Table 1.12.8.51 Certificates Required for Permit
Chapters 11, 42 and 69 | Certificates of Completion |
Type | |
Oil Burner Technician [Chapter 11] | |
Upon completion, the person, firm or corporation having made the installation or connection: | Shall certify in writing on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal to the Head of the Fire Department that the work has been completed, and is in conformity with the requirements of this Code. |
CNG, LNG, Hydrogen, and LP-Gas Alternate Fuels [Chapter 42] | |
Upon completion of an installation or connection the person, firm or corporation having made the installation or connection: | Shall certify in writing on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal to the Head of the Fire Department that the work has been completed, and in conformity with the requirements of this Code. |
LP-gas | [Chapter 69] |
Upon completion of an installation or connection the person, firm or corporation having made the installation or connection: | Shall certify in writing on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal to the Head of the Fire Department that the work has been completed, and in conformity with the requirements of this Code. |
See Section 1.12.8.51 | |
Table 1.13.5 Certificates Required
Chapter 13 | Portable Fire Extinguishers and/or Engineered or Pre-engineered Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems or Performing of Hydrostatic Testing | ||
Certificate of Registration and Certificate of Competency | |||
Activity | Description | Types for business entities [Registration] | Types for individuals [Competency] |
For the installation, servicing, inspection, testing alteration, repair, and recharging. Note: For hydrostatic testing of cylinders, see Federal License requirements and DOT provisions. | Self-serve Motor Fuel Facilities. | Type 40 | Type 41 |
Servicing portable fire extinguishers. | Type 42 | Type 46 | |
Servicing engineered fixed fire extinguishing systems. | Type 43 | Type 47 | |
Servicing pre-engineered fixed fire extinguishing systems. | Type 44 | Type 48 | |
Table 1.13.6 Certificate Required
Chapter 20 | Crowd Manager | |
Certificate of Competency | ||
Activity | Description | |
To an individual who will be managing crowds of 100 or more people. | In a nightclub, dance hall, discotheque, or bar | |
Exception to Section 1.13.7.2.1(2)(d): A combustion performance test shall not be required when other permitted work, such as the, upgrading oil fuel lines, or the replacement or removal of an oil fuel tank or, for the repair or replacement of zone-valves and circulators and the like are performed.
Table 1.13.8 Certificates Required
Chapter 50 | Cleaning and Inspection of Commercial Cooking and Exhaust Systems | |
Certificate of Competency | ||
Activity | Type | |
For an individual to clean and/or inspect any commercial cooking and exhaust systems. | Type 1 | |
For an individual to clean and/or inspect only those commercial cooking and exhaust systems which are owned by him/her or his/her employer. | Type 2 Restricted | |
For a business entity to clean and/or inspect any commercial cooking and exhaust systems. | Type 1 | |
Table 1.13.9 Certificates Required
Chapter 65 | Cannon and Mortar |
Certificate of Competency | |
Activity | Description |
Individuals to conduct or engage in any operation or activity which governs the firing of muzzleloading cannons. | For patriotic celebrations and reenactments, including all such cannons ranging from pre-revolutionary war vintage to present day facsimiles, except any cannon exhibit in which explosives are not being used. |
Table 1.13.10 Certificates Required
Chapter 65 | Fireworks, Special Effects and Proximate Audience Displays |
Certificate of Competency | |
Activity | Description |
Individuals to conduct or engage in any activity, operation or act with the use of fireworks. | To conduct outdoor, marine or supervised displays of fireworks. |
Individuals to conduct or engage in any activity, operation or act with the use of special effects or proximate audience effects. | To conduct outdoor/indoor, proximate audience special effects displays. |
Fireworks User Certificate | |
Activity | Description |
Companies to conduct or engage in any operation (use or manufacture) or act for which governs the use of fireworks or special effects. | To possess and conduct fireworks or special effects. |
Table 1.13.11 Certificates Required
Chapter 65 | Explosive Use and Handling |
Certificate of Competency | |
Activity | Description |
Allows individuals to conduct or engage in any activity, operation or act dealing with the use of explosives. | To conduct blasting operations, including: research and development (R&D), and blasting for the cleaning of boilers. |
Explosive User Certificate | |
Activity | Description |
Allows companies to conduct or engage in any operation (use, handling or manufacture) of explosives. | To possess and conduct explosive activity or operation. |
To manufacture explosive materials. | |
Table 1.13.12 Certificates Required
Chapter 42 | On-demand Mobile Fueling |
Certificate of Registration | |
Activity | Description |
Companies to conduct the fueling of motor vehicles to the general public. | Mobile fueling of vehicles |
Table 1.13.13
Chapter | Type of Certificate | Description | Expiration Date [SeeNote 1 and 2] | Exam Required for Renewal | Acronym* |
11 | Competency Technician | To alter, repair or install any oil burning equipment or any of the appurtenances thereto | Initial licensure 12 months from DOB Every 24 months after based on DOB | No, unless failed to renew within 2 yrs. of expiration | BU |
11 | Competency Apprentice | Can only work under the direct supervision of a technician regrading oil burning equipment or any of the appurtenances thereto | Initial licensure 12 months from DOB Every 24 months after based on DOB | No | OA |
13 | Registration | Servicing Self-serve Motor Fuel Fire Suppression Systems. Company Type 40 | two yrs. from date of issue | No | CR |
13 | Registration | Servicing Portable Fire Extinguishers. Company Type 42 | two yrs. from date of issue | No | CR |
13 | Registration | Special Hazards Engineered (Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems.) Company Type 43 | two yrs. from date of issue | No | CR |
13 | Registration | Special Hazards Pre-engineered (Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems.) Company Type 44 | two yrs. from date of issue | No | CR |
42 | Registration | On-demand Fueling | two yrs from date of issue | No | ODF |
50 | Competency | Cleaning of Commercial Cooking Exhaust Systems Individual Type 2 Restricted | three yrs. Renewal | ||
50 | Competency | Cleaning/Inspection of Commercial Cooking Exhaust Systems Individual Type 1 | on DOB | No | HC |
50 | Registration | Cleaning/Inspection of Commercial Cooking Exhaust Systems Company Type 1 | two yrs. from date of issue | No | HCI |
65 | Competency | Cannon/Mortar Individual | five yrs. Renewal on DOB | No | CN |
20 | Competency | Crowd Manager Individual | three yrs. from date of issue | Yes | MFA |
65 | Competency | Special Effects Individual | two yrs. Renewal on DOB | Yes | SE |
User | Special Effects Company | one yr. or less dependent on ATF permit, bond and/or insurance | No | PY | |
User | Pyrotechnic Company | one yr. or less dependent on ATF permit, bond and/or insurance | No | PY | |
65 | User | Fireworks Company | No | PY | |
65 | Competency | Fireworks Individual | two yrs. Renewal on DOB | No | FW |
65 | Competency | Explosives Individual | two yrs. Renewal on DOB | No | BL |
65 | Registration | Blasting (Site work) Company | Based on the Explosive User Certificate | No | BL |
65 | User | Blasting (Boiler) Company | No | BL | |
13 | Competency | Servicing Engineered Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems Individual Type 47 | two yrs. Cycle Renewal on DOB | No | CC |
13 | Competency | Servicing Pre-engineered Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems Individual Type 48 | two yrs. Renewal on DOB | No | CC |
13 | Competency | Self-serve Motor Fuel Facilities Individual Type 41 | two yrs. Renewal on DOB | No | CC |
13 | Competency | Servicing Portable Fire Extinguishers Individual Type 46 | two yrs. Renewal on DOB | No | CC |
65 | User | Explosives Certificate by location | one yr. or less dependent on ATF permit, and insurance Bond is waived for R & D Licenses | No | EUC |
Blasting Company | |||||
Research and Development Company | |||||
Boiler Cleaning Company | |||||
65 | User | Transport Fireworks (Permit by location) | one yr. from date of issuance | No | TF |
Magazine Explosives (Permit by location) | Annually on 3/31 | No Exam, inspection required | MP | ||
Mobile | |||||
Magazine Explosives (Permit by location) | Annually on 10/31 | No Exam, inspection required | MP | ||
Permanent | |||||
65 | User | Remote Firing Panel | five yrs. from date of issuance | No Exam, inspection required | RF |
65 | User | Dense Pack Portable firing trailers | DPP | ||
65 | User | Sell Explosives (License by location) | one yr. from date of issuance | No | LS |
65 | User | Sell Black or Smokeless Powder (License by location) | one yr. from date of issuance | No | SP |
42 | User | Marine Fueling: | Annually on 12/31 | No | MF |
Marine Fuel Barges | |||||
Mobile Marine Fueling | |||||
Fixed Marine Fueling | |||||
Seasonal Marine Fueling Facility |
* Identifier for certificates used in database (MLO)
Note 1. DOB as used here means the date and year someone was born or such anniversary date.
Note 2. ATF as used here means Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives.
NFPA 70, The National Electrical Code, codified as 527 CMR 12.00: Massachusetts Electrical Code (Amendments).
NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2022 edition.
NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, 2020 edition.
ANSI Z21.11.2, Gas-fired Room Heaters, Volume II, Unvented Room Heaters, 2013 edition.
ANSI Z-358.1, American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment.
ANSI Z49, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2012 edition.
ASTM D 975-11b, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils.
ASTM D1265, Standard Practice for Sampling Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases, Manual Method.
ASTM D5305, Standard Test Method for Determination of Ethyl Mercaptan in LP-gas Vapor.
ASTM D6751-11b, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuel, 2019.
ASTM D 7462-11, Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel (B100) and Blends of Biodiesel with Middle Distillate Petroleum Fuel (Accelerated Method).
UL 217, Standard for Smoke Alarms, 8th edition
UL 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 7th edition.
ANSI/UL 521, Standard for Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, 1999 edition.
ANSI/UL 539, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Heat Alarms, 2009 edition.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
Title 21, United States Code, Chapter 9, Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act.
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, 1910.119, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Materials. Regulated hazardous materials which are listed in 29 CFR 1910.119: Appendix A and described in 29 CFR 1910.119(a)(1)(ii).
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.1450, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories.
Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, 1910.252 Subpart Q - Welding, Cutting and Brazing
Title 33, Code of Federal regulations, Part 126, Handling of Dangerous Cargo at Waterfront Facilities.
Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60 Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.
Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 68, EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions. Regulated hazardous materials included in 40 CFR 68.130 "List of Substances" with threshold quantities of regulated substances listed in the tables in 40 CFR 68.130.
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 194, Handling, Use, and Control of Explosives and Other Hazardous Materials.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Guidelines.
APA Standard 87-1.
California - Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB 117-2013) Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Smolder Resistance of Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture.
California - Technical Bulletin 133-1991 (TB133-1991) Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use in Public Occupancies, amended 2019.
IAMPO Uniform Mechanical Code.
IME Safety Library Publication No. 20, Safety Guide for the Prevention of Radio Frequency Radiation Hazards in the Use of Commercial Electric Detonators (Blasting Caps).
STI SP 001, Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks. Transport Canada (TC), Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Publications:
105 CMR: Department of Public Health
248 CMR: Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Plumbing Code).
257 CMR 2.00: Certification of Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Department of Environmental Protection:
310 CMR 7.00: Air Pollution Control.
310 CMR 30.00: Hazardous Waste.
310 CMR 80.00: Underground Storage Tanks.
522 CMR: Board of Boiler Rules.
524 CMR 36: Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites
527 CMR 1.00: Comprehensive Fire Safety Code Massachusetts (this Code). 527 CMR 12.00: Massachusetts Electrical Code.
528 CMR: Bureau of Pipe Fitters and Refrigeration Technicians. 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code (Building Code).
M.G.L. c. 21E: Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act.
M.G.L. c. 48: Fires, Fire Departments and Fire Districts.
M.G.L. c. 22D: Department of Fires Services.
M.G.L. c. 148: Fire Prevention.
M.G.L. c. 148A: Code Enforcement Officer.
M.G.L. c. 141: Supervision of Electricians.
M.G.L. c. 142: Supervision of Plumbing.
M.G.L. c. 143, § 3L: Regulations Relative to Electrical Wiring and Fixtures; Notice of Electrical Installation.
M.G.L. c. 143, § 96: Specialized Codes Rules or Regulations.
Class 1. Materials that in themselves are normally stable, but which can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressure.
Class 2. Materials that in themselves are normally unstable and readily undergo violent chemical change, but do not detonate. This class includes materials that can undergo chemical change with rapid release of energy at normal temperatures and pressures, and that can undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Class 3. Materials that in themselves are capable of detonation or of explosive decomposition or explosive reaction, but which require a strong initiating source or which must be heated under confinement before initiation. This class includes materials that are sensitive to thermal or mechanical shock at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Class 4. Materials that in themselves is readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive reaction at normal temperatures and pressures. This class includes materials that are sensitive to mechanical or localized thermal shock at normal temperatures and pressures.
Class 1. Materials that may react with water with some release of energy, but not violently.
Class 2. Materials that may form potentially explosive mixtures with water.
Class 3. Materials that react explosively with water without requiring heat or confinement.
Table 10.10.6.5 Appliances Used or Stored for Cooking or Heating
Balcony.See10.10.6.2(2) | Deck, Porch, Patio.See10.10.6.2(3) | |||||
*NOT Permitted under overhangs, roofs or enclosed in by walls or within 10' of a building1; unless sprinklered pursuant to the Building Code. | ||||||
Fuel | Gaseous Fuels | Solid Fuels | Electric | Gaseous Fuels | Solid Fuels | Electric |
Type of Appliance | Cooking and Heating Appliance | Cooking and Heating Appliance | Cooking and Heating Appliances | Cooking and Heating Appliances | Cooking and Heating Appliance | Cooking and Heating Appliances |
Grade | Permitted* See 10.1.7; 10.10.6.3.4 and 10.10.6.4 | Not Permitted See 10.10.6.3.2 | Permitted See 10.1.7 and 10.10.6.3.1 | Permitted* See 10.1.7; 10.10.6.3.5 and 10.10.6.3.6 | Permitted* See 10.1.7; 10.10.6.3.5 and 10.10.6.3.6 | Permitted See 10.1.7; and 10.10.6.3.1 |
Above Grade | Not Permitted, unless permanently installed* See 10.1.7; 10.10.6.3.3; 10.10.6.3.5 and 10.10.6.4 | |||||
[\]This symbol shall mean that interior hazards exist to such a degree that interior operations shall be conducted with extreme caution. This symbol shall not in any way limit the discretion of the on scene Incident Commander in directing operations that the Incident Commander deems necessary.
[X]This symbol shall mean that exterior or interior hazards exist to such a degree that consideration should be given to conduct operations from the exterior only. This symbol shall not in any way limit the discretion of the on scene Incident Commander in directing operations that the Incident Commander deems necessary.
Figure 10.13.3.1(a) Mulch Application
"In Case of Clothing Fire STOP, DROP and ROLL"
Exception: Mechanical connections on tubing of the flare type or gaugeable, two ferrule, swage type fittings are acceptable.
Only readily accessible hand operated, fusible, spring loaded valves of an approved automatic type shall be installed in the oil supply line, one near each burner and one close to each supply tank so as to automatically stop the flow of oil in case of fire. Manual opening and ball spring check valves shall not be permitted.
Table 12.6.9.1.1 Replace with the following:
Table 12.6.9.1.1 Provisions for Christmas Trees by Occupancy
Occupancy | No Tree Permitted | Cut Trees Permitted Sprinkler System Required | Cut Trees Permitted W/O Sprinkler System | Balled Tree Permitted |
Ambulatory health care | X | |||
Apartment Buildings | X Within the unit | X Within the unit | X Within the unit | |
Assembly | X | |||
Board and care | X | |||
Business | X | X With Automatic Sprinklers | ||
Daycare | X | |||
Detention and correctional | X | |||
Dormitories | X | |||
Educational | X | |||
Health care | X | |||
Hotels | X | |||
Industrial | X | X With Automatic Sprinklers | ||
Lodging and rooming | X | |||
Mercantile | X | X With Automatic Sprinklers |
Each combination device initiates a distinctive audile and visual alarm signal for smoke and carbon monoxide, in accordance with NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Signaling Code and;
Table 13.7A
Smoke Alarms and Detectors
Device, Placement, Power Supply, Type and Wiring
Household Fire Warning
For one and not more than two dwelling units
Pre-1975- Dwellings-
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 148, §§ 26E and 26F1,2
(Not substantially altered to constitute new) | |
Device | (1) Smoke alarms/detectors installed shall require photoelectric technology. |
Placement | (2) Smoke alarms/detectors shall be placed: (a) on every habitable level (b) on the basement level (c) on the ceiling of each stairway leading to the floor above, but not within each stairway, at the base of each stairway, including stairways to an unfinished/unheated basement/cellar (d) on ceiling outside of each separate sleeping area (e) in common areas on ceilings |
Power Supply | (3) Smoke alarms/detectors pursuant to M.G.L. 148, § 26E: (a) shall be permitted to have either battery or, primary power pursuant to M.G.L. c.148, § 26E for their power supply; and (b) Smoke alarms/detectors that do not include a secondary power source and have a battery as its primary power source shall meet the power provisions and conditions as provided in Section 13.7.5 |
Type of Device | (4) Types of device shall be permitted to be a single station or multiple station alarm or detector. See Section 13.7.5.1.3 |
Type of Technology | (5) Technology (a) Photoelectric shall be required, see Sections 13.7.5.1.1 and 13.7.5.1.2 (b) Other types of technologies with required photoelectric technology. See Section 13.7.5.1.3 |
Wiring | (6) Non-interconnected smoke alarms/detectors shall be permitted within the dwelling unit. (7) Smoke/Heat alarms/detectors: (a) in a single family dwelling unit shall be permitted to be interconnected in basements (b) in a two-family dwelling unit shall be interconnected in common areas and in basements |
NOTE 1. A dwelling, as used here, means one or more units providing facilities for cooking, sanitary, living, sleeping or eating.
NOTE 2. For compliance with M.G.L. c. 148, § 26F in existing buildings, 527 CMR 1.05: 1.1 may be applicable.
Table 13.7B
Listings for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms and detectors shall be listed as provided below. | ||
Smoke Alarm and Detector | Heat Detection | Carbon Monoxide Smoke Alarms and Detectors |
ANSI/UL 217 covers electrically operated single and multiple station smoke alarms. | ANSI/UL 539 covers heat-actuated, single and multiple station heat alarms. | ANSI/UL 2034 covers electrically operated single and multiple station carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. |
ANSI/UL 268 covers smoke detectors for fire protective signaling systems. | ANSI/UL 521 covers heat detectors for fire protective signaling systems. | ANSI/UL 2075 covers toxic and combustible gas and vapor detectors and sensors. |
Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed and labeled in accordance with ANSI/UL 217 and ANSI/UL 2034. | ||
Combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed and labeled in accordance with ANSI/UL 268 and ANSI/UL 2075. | ||
Table 13.7C
Smoke Alarms and Detectors
Device, Placement, Power Supply, Type and Wiring
Household Fire Warning
For three or more dwelling units, but less than six
Pre-1975-Dwellings-
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 148, §§ 26E and 26F1,2
(Not substantially altered to constitute new) | |
Device | (1) Smoke alarms/detectors shall require photoelectric technology. |
Placement | (2) Smoke alarms/detectors shall be placed: (a) on every habitable level (b) on the basement level (c) on the ceiling of each stairway leading to the floor above, but not within the stairway, at the base of each stairway, including stairways to an unfinished/unheated basement/cellar (d) on ceiling outside of each separate sleeping area. (3) Smoke alarms/detectors shall be placed in common areas on the ceiling. (4) Heat alarms/detectors required by Section 13.7.4.3 shall be placed: (a) in open porches with stairs on the ceiling (b) in common areas on the ceiling. |
Power Supply | (5) Smoke alarms/detectors pursuant to M.G.L. 148, § 26E: (a) shall be permitted to have either battery or, primary power pursuant to M.G.L. c. 148, § 26E for their power supply for alarms/detectors: (b) Smoke alarms/detectors that do not include a secondary power source and have a battery as its primary power source shall meet the power provisions and conditions as provided in 13.7.5 (c) Common halls and basements shall have their power supply by primary power pursuant to M.G.L. c. 148, § 26E. |
Type of Device | (6) Types of device shall be permitted to be a single station or multiple station alarm or detector. See Section 13.7.5.1.3. |
Type of Technology | (7) Technology (a) Photoelectric shall be required, see Sections 13.7.5.1.1 and 13.7.5.1.2 (b) Other types of technologies with required photoelectric technology. See Section 13.7.5.1.3 |
Wiring | (8) Non-interconnected smoke alarms/detectors shall be permitted to be within the dwelling unit. (9) Smoke/Heat alarms/detectors shall be interconnected in common areas and in basements |
NOTE 1. A dwelling, as used here, means one or more units providing facilities for cooking, sanitary, living, sleeping or eating.
NOTE 2. For compliance with M.G.L. c. 148, § 26F in existing buildings, 527 CMR 1.05: 1.1 may be applicable.
Table 13.7D
Carbon Monoxide Detection Requirements for Dwellings1
Device | (1) Carbon Monoxide Devices. |
Placement | (2) Carbon monoxide devices shall be installed in the following locations: (a) on every level of a dwelling unit with or without a sleeping area; (b) in habitable portions of basements, cellars and attics; (c) installed within the immediate vicinity of a sleeping area but within ten feet measured in any direction from the door to the sleeping area [bedroom]; (d) on every level in every dwelling unit of transient or institutional structures with fossil-fuel burning equipment or enclosed parking garage; (e) in each room used for sleeping or learning in daycare facilities; and (f) in locations (d) through (e) for Family Child Care Homes, Large Family Child Care, and Family Child Care Plus facilities. |
Power Supply | (3) Carbon monoxide devices shall be powered as follows: (a) Battery powered, wireless appliances or an A/C (alternating current) plug-in with battery backup in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be installed in day care facilities and residential structures. (b) A/C primary power source with battery backup in compliance or wireless systems with secondary power in compliance with NFPA 72 shall be installed in transient residential or in institutional structures. (c) Carbon Monoxide alarms that do not include a secondary power source and have a battery as its primary power source shall meet the power provisions and conditions as provided in Section 13.7.5. |
Type of Device | (4) Single or multiple station smoke alarms/detectors or combination smoke and carbon monoxide technologies in one unit shall be permitted per Sections 13.7.5.1.3 and 13.7.5.1.4. |
Technical Options | (5) In lieu of providing carbon monoxide protection within each level of each dwelling unit, it shall be permitted to use one or more of the carbon monoxide protection technical options as provided in Section 13.7.7. However, notwithstanding the use of any alternative compliance option, carbon monoxide protection shall also be installed in any dwelling unit that contains fossil fuel burning equipment. |
Wiring | (6) Non-interconnected carbon monoxide alarms and detectors shall be permitted to be within the dwelling unit. |
NOTE 1. A dwelling, as it is used, here shall mean a single unit providing facilities for living and sleeping and used for residential purposes.
Exception: Such shut down requirement shall not be applicable to systems that are part of an emergency or standby system required by any municipal, state or federal law or regulation, provided the carbon monoxide detection system shall be monitored in accordance with NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Signaling Code.
Exception: Such shut down requirement shall not be applicable to systems that are part of an emergency or standby system required by any municipal, state or federal law or regulation.
Exception: Single and multiple station smoke alarms required by the Building Code in other than Groups R-1 and R-2 with more than 16 units. Smoke detectors in Group I-3 occupancies automatic sprinkler systems and single- and multi-station smoke in three through five family dwellings. Smoke detectors in patient sleeping rooms in occupancies in Group I-2.
Where other fire protection systems are required to be installed by the provisions of this Code, or are installed with the approval of the AHJ as an alternative or equivalency, the design and installation of the system shall comply with the appropriate standards listed in Table 13.8.1. The system shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 10.24.
Table 13.10.4 Visual Inspection
Component | Initial Acceptance | Periodic Frequency | Method | Reference |
1. All equipment | X | Sale and Transfer | Ensure there are no changes that affect equipment performance. Inspect for building modifications, occupancy changes, changes in environmental conditions, device location, physical obstructions, device orientation, physical damage, and degree of cleanliness. | 10.24 13.7.1 |
2. Batteries and compartment | X | Sale and Transfer | Inspect for corrosion or leakage. Verify tightness of connections. | 10.24 13.7.1 |
3. Device | X | Sale and Transfer | Inspection for expiration date of smoke alarm | 10.24 13.7.1 |
4. Common Area | X | Annually Sale and Transfer | Inspection for compliance | 10.24 13.7.1 |
Door leaves required to be of the side-hinged or pivoted-swinging type shall swing in the direction of egress travel as required by the Building Code.
PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS
DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS
Chapter 17 Delete in its entirety.
Delete:
Chapter 21 Delete in its entirety.
Sections 22.9.3 - 22.9.5.2 Delete.
No amendments
Chapter 25 Delete in its entirety.
It is it responsibility of the building management company, or designated representative, to keep these documents current.
Chapter 27 Delete in its entirety.
Exception 1: Unit heaters, when installed in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 30A, need not meet this requirement.
Chapter 33 Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 35 Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 36 Delete in its entirety.
Chapter 37 Delete. in its entirety.
Chapter 39 Delete in its entirety.
No amendments
Figure 41.3.6.1.3 Fire Watch Decision Tree
Said shut-off controls shall be marked "EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT-OFF" in two inch red block capital letters; and shall be accessible at all times.
Shut-off controls shall be marked "EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT OFF" in two inch red block capital letters and shall be accessible at all times.
No amendments
Where other than lithium-ion energy storage systems are provided, they shall be in accordance with Table 1.3 of NFPA 855 and this code.
Exception: Buildings provided throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13D, 13R, or 13.
A complete new ESS that is added to an existing installation of one or more systems shall be treated as a new system and meet the applicable requirements. The increased system shall be evaluated in the aggregate.
Chapter 54 Delete in its entirety.
No amendments
Table 60.4.2.1.1.3 Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area a,p,q,s,u,v
Insert Table 60.4.2.1.1.3
Table 60.4.2.1.1.3 Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area
High | Storagea | Use - Closed Systemsa | Use - Open Systemsa | |||||||
Hazard | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | |||||||
Protection | Solid | Gallons | Gasb scf | Solid | Gallons | Gasbscf | Solid | Gallons | ||
Material | Class | Level | Pounds | (lb) | (lb) | Pounds | (lb) | (lb) | Pounds | (lb) |
Physical Hazard Materials | ||||||||||
Combustible liquidm,o | II | 2 or 3 | N/A | 120c,d | N/A | N/A | 120d | N/A | N/A | 30d |
IIIA | 2 or 3 | N/A | 330c,d | N/A | N/A | 330d | N/A | N/A | 80d | |
IIIB | N/A | N/A | 13200c,e | N/A | N/A | 13200e | N/A | N/A | 3300e | |
Combustible dust | N/A | 2 | See note v | N/A | N/A | See note v | N/A | N/A | See note v | N/A |
Combustible fiber t | Loose | 3 | (100) | N/A | N/A | (100) | N/A | N/A | (20) | N/A |
Baledr | 3 | (1000) | N/A | N/A | (1000) | N/A | N/A | (200) | N/A | |
Cryogenic fluid [55:Table 6.3.1] | Flammable | 2 | N/A | 45d | N/A | N/A | 45d | N/A | N/A | 45 d |
Oxidizing | 3 | N/A | 45d | N/A | N/A | 45d | N/A | N/A | 45 d | |
Inert | N/A | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A | |
Explosives | Division 1.1 | 1 | 1 c,i | (1) c,i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i |
Division 1.2 | 1 | 1 c,i | (1) c,i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i | |
Division 1.3 | 1 or 2 | 5 c,i | (5) c,i | N/A | 1i | (1) i | N/A | 1 i | (1) i | |
Division 1.4 | 3 | 50 c,i | (50) c,i | N/A | 50 i | (50) i | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Division 1.4G | 3 | 125 c,i | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Division 1.5 | 1 | 1 c,i | (1) c,i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4) i | |
Division 1.6 | 1 | 1 c,i | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Flammable Gas1 [55: Table 6.3.1] | Gaseous | 2 | N/A | N/A | 1000 c,d | N/A | N/A | 1000 c,d | N/A | N/A |
Liquefied | 2 | N/A | N/A | (150) c,d | N/A | N/A | (150) c,d | N/A | N/A | |
Liquefied Petroleum (LP) | See note | See note | See note | See note | See note | See note | See note | See note | See note | |
Flammable Liquidm | IA | 2 | N/A | 30c,d | N/A | N/A | 30 d | N/A | N/A | 10 d |
IB and IC | 3 | N/A | 120 c,d | N/A | N/A | 120 d | N/A | N/A | 30 d | |
Combination (IA, IB, IC) | 2 or 3 | N/A | 120 c,d,n | N/A | N/A | 120 d,n | N/A | N/A | 30 d,n | |
Flammable Solid | N/A | 3 | 125 c,d | N/A | N/A | 125 d | N/A | N/A | 25d | N/A |
Inert Gas | Gaseous | N/A | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A |
Liquefied | N/A | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A | |
Organic Peroxide | UD | 1 | 1c,i | (1) c,i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i |
I | 2 | 5 c,d | (5) c,d | N/A | 1 d | (1) d | N/A | 1 d | (1) d | |
II | 3 | 50 c,d | (50) c,d | N/A | 50d | (50) d | N/A | 10d | (10) d | |
III | 3 | 125 c,d | (125) c,d | N/A | 125 d | (125)d | N/A | 25 d | (25) d | |
IV | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | |
V | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | |
Oxidizer | 4 | 1 | 1i | (1) i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i |
3f | 2 or 3 | 10c,d | (10) c,d | N/A | 2d | (2)d | N/A | 2 d | (2) d | |
2 | 3 | 250,c,d | (250) c,d | N/A | 250 d | (250) d | N/A | 50 d | (50) d | |
1 | N/A | 4000c,e | (4000) c,e | N/A | 4000e | (4000) e | N/A | 1000e | (1000)e | |
Oxidizing Gas | Gaseous | 3 | N/A | N/A | 1500g,c,d | N/A | N/A | 1500 g,c,d | N/A | N/A |
Liquefied | 3 | N/A | (1500) g,c,d | N/A | (1500) g,c,d | N/A | N/A | |||
Pyrophoric | 2 | 4c,i | (4) c,i | N/A | 1i | (1) i | N/A | 0 | 0 | |
Pyrophoric Gas | Gaseous | 2 | N/A | N/A | 50 c,i | N/A | N/A | 10c,i | N/A | N/A |
Liquefied | 2 | N/A | N/A | (4) c,i | N/A | N/A | (4) c,i | N/A | N/A | |
Unstable (reactive) | 4 | 1 | 1c,i | (1) c,i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i | N/A | 1/4i | (1/4)i |
3 | 1 or 2 | 5c,d | (5) c,d | N/A | 1 d | (1) d | N/A | 1 d | (1) d | |
2 | 2 | 50 c,d | (50) c,d | N/A | 50 d | (50) d | N/A | 10 d | (10) d | |
1 | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | |
Unstable (reactive) Gas | Gaseous 4 or 3 | 1 | N/A | N/A | 10 c,i | N/A | N/A | 2 i | N/A | N/A |
Detonable 3 | 2 | N/A | N/A | 50 c,d | N/A | N/A | 10 d | N/A | N/A | |
Nondetonable 2 | 3 | N/A | N/A | 750 c,d | N/A | N/A | 750 d | N/A | N/A | |
1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A | NL | N/A | N/A | |
Water (reactive) | 3 | 2 | 5 c,d | (5) c,d | N/A | 5 d | (5) d | N/A | 1 d | (1) d |
2 | 3 | 50 c,d | (50) c,d | N/A | 50 d | (50) d | N/A | 10 d | (10) d | |
1 | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | N/A | NL | NL | |
Corrosive | N/A | 5000 d | 500 d | N/A | 5000d | 500c,d | N/A | 1000d | 100 d | |
UD: Unclassified detonable
For SI units, 1 lb = 0.454 kg; 1 gal = 3.785 L; 1 scf = 0.0283 Nm3. N/A: Not applicable. NL: Not limited. NP: Not permitted.
Note: The hazardous material categories and MAQs that are shaded in this table are not regulated by Chapter 60 or NFPA 400: Hazardous Materials Code but are provided here for informational purposes. See Chapter 2 for the reference code or standard governing these materials and establishing the MAQs. In accordance with 1.1.1.2 of NFPA 400, materials having multiple hazards that fall within the scope of NFPA 400 shall comply with NFPA 400.
Table 60.4.2.1.2.1 Delete
(No amendments)
(No amendments)
(No amendments)
Title of Chapter 65. Modify by adding Cannons, and Mortars to the end of the title Explosives, Fireworks, Model Rocketry, Cannons, and Mortars.
A65.2.8.5.1 Electronic firing panels that have been approved by the State Fire Marshal are published on a list maintained by the State Fire Marshal's office.
A65.2.8.6 Guidance for the construction of racks is included in the appendix of NFPA 1123
Aboveground tanks taken out of service or abandoned shall be emptied of liquid, rendered vapor-free, and safeguarded against trespassing in accordance with NFPA 326, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair, or in accordance with the requirements of the AHJ.
Aboveground tanks shall be permitted to be reused for flammable or combustible liquids service provided they comply with applicable sections of this Code and are approved.
No person at a tank dismantling yard shall accept an underground steel storage tank that in any way would be used for reuse or resale purposes.
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527 CMR, § 1.05