ENFORCEMENT
The head of the fire department shall grant permits as required by 527 CMR or as required by M.G.L. c. 148 and make such inspections as required in M.G.L. c. 148.
APPLICATION
Application for a permit required by 527 CMR shall be made on form furnished by the department or as provided by the head of the fire department.
CONDITIONS OF PERMIT
A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle materials , or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities in accordance with the provisions of 527 CMR. Such permission shall not be constructed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the provisions of 527 CMR. Said permit shall remain in effect until revoked or for such period of time specified on the permit. Permits are not transferable and any change in use, operation or tenancy shall require a new permit.
APPROVED PLANS
Plans approved by the head of the fire department are approved with the intent they comply in all respects to 527 CMR. Any omissions or errors on the plans do not relieve the applicant of complying with all applicable requirements of 527 CMR.
REVOCATION OF PERMIT
The head of the fire department may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of 527 CMR if upon inspection any violation of the code exists, or if conditions of a permit have been violated, or if there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to material fact in the application, data or plans on which the permit or approval was based.
SUSPENSION OF PERMIT
Any permit issued shall become invalid if the authorized work or activity is not commenced within six months after issuance of the permit, or if the authorized work or activity is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months after the time of commencement.
PAYMENT OF FEES
A permit shall not be issued until the designated fees have been paid.
WHERE REQUIRED
The head of the fire department or his designee shall have the authority to issue the following permit types, as described in 527 CMR and M.G.L. c. 148.
PERMIT TYPE & REFERENCES
Blasting - 527 CMR 13.04 (2), 13.04 (11)
Bonfires and Burning Christmas Trees - 527 CMR 10.23
Bowling Pin and Lane Refinishing - 527 CMR 10.15
Cannon and Mortar Firing - 527 CMR 22.03
Cellulose Nitrate Film - 527 CMR 10.27
Combustible Fibers - 527 CMR 28.03
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) - 527 CMR 26.08
Covered Mall Buildings - 527 CMR 10.26
Crop Ripening or Color Processing - 527 CMR 35.03
Cutting and Welding - 527 CMR 39.04
Dust Explosion Prevention - 527 CMR 10.16
Explosives and Black Powder - 527 CMR 13.04
Fire Protection Equipment - 527 CMR 10.03(15); M.G.L. c. 148, 27A
Fire Protection System 527 CMR 10.03 (15)
Fireworks, Display 527 CMR 2.05; M.G.L. c. 148, 39A
Fireworks, Manufacture, Storage and Handling 527 CMR 2.03; M.G.L. c. 148, 12
Flammable and Combustable Liquids 527 CMR 14.03, 15.04; M.G.L. c. 148. 23
Flammable Gases and Solids 527 CMR 14.03
Fuel Transfer Operations 527 CMR 5.08
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging 527 CMR 10.06
Hazardous Substances, Left Unattended 527 CMR 25.08
Limited Special Effects 527 CMR 2.09
Lp-Gas 527 CMR 6.08
Matches 527 CMR 10.18
Oil Burning Equipment 527 CMR 4.03
Open Air Fires 527 CMR 10.22
Ovens and Furnaces 527 CMR 10.19
Rubbish Containers 527 CMR 34.03
Salamanders 527 CMR 20.01
Special Seasonal Decorations 527 CMR 21.02
Storage, Combustable Materials 527 CMR 10.03
Tank Vehicles Parked Overnight 527 CMR 8.04, 14.03
Tanks and Containers 527 CMR 9.06; M.G.L. c. 148. 38A
Tar Kettles on Roofs 527 CMR 10.03
Tire Recapping and Rebuilding Plants 527 CMR 10.21
Tire Storage 527 CMR 10.03
Torches and Heat Producing Devices 527 CMR 10.24
Transportation of Combustible liquids 527 CMR 8.04
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