Fire Prevention

The Charleston 9

Permit Hours

Official Town Website

Smoke Detectors

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Deputy Chief James Ryan is in charge of our Fire Prevention Office.  All commercial, multi-unit residential, and code compliance related inquires within the community should be directed to his office at (978) 640-4410.

Residential code compliance  issues should be directed to the officer on duty at (978) 640-4410.

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 148

CMR 527

Un-vented Propane or Natural Gas Heaters (Search the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Plumbers and Gas Fitters database for approved appliance models.)

Elder Safety and the Hearing Impaired

Escape planning for apartment dwellers

Underground Storage Tank

School Wall Regulations

Burn Safety - A Printable Burn Safety Flyer

Oil Burning Equipment (State CMR)

Oil Burner Inspection Guideline Page (Tewksbury Fire Department Guideline)

A note to homeowners, oil burner contractors must obtain a permit from the fire department to install and/or alter your oil burning equipment or fuel oil tank.  When obtaining estimates for work to be done, make sure contractors provide for necessary permits and final inspection costs in their bid. 

The State Fire Marshal issues Advisories to the public and fire professionals.

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