Inspections

Inspection

By statute, the Holliston Fire Department conducts the following inspections:

Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Installation

Fire Detection Systems

Fire Suppression Systems

Kitchen Suppression Systems

Industrial Suppression Systems

Oil Burners

Propane Tank Installations

Smoke Detector (26F)

The Board of Fire Prevention Regulations has approved an emergency amendment to 527 CMR 32 Approved Smoke Detectors. This regulation applies to units undergoing sale or transfer of buildings containing up to five residential units. The regulation, which was scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2010, has been moved to April 5, 2010. At that time the regulation will still require photoelectric smoke detectors within 20 feet of a kitchen or bath containing a shower. Areas located beyond 20 feet will be required to contain dual detection by either a single unit or two separate units. In addition to the date change the regulation has been clarified to indicate it applies to residential units constructed prior to January, 1975 that have not undergone major alteration covered by the State Building Code. It also contains a provision for low voltage household warning systems that may have been installed in these homes.

Carbon Monoxide Regulations went into effect March 31, 2006

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Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal / Installation

Permits

The Fire Department issues permits to individuals for the following:

Agricultural Burning

Black Powder

Blasting

Fireworks

Fuel Storage

Open Burning

Code Enforcement

The Holliston Fire Department enforces the by-laws of the Town of Holliston, M.G.L. Chapter 148 [Fire Departments], 527 CMR [Fire Prevention Regulations], 780 CMR [Building Code], 105 CMR [State Sanitary Code] and NFPA Standards. The enforcement activities are conducted primarily by the Fire Chief and the Deputy Chiefs, to whom the authority has been delegated by the State Fire Marshal.

Fee Schedule

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