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About/Responsibilities
The mission of the Chelmsford Fire Department Fire Prevention Office is to help ensure a community that is free from fire hazards through a combination of education, inspections, and enforcement actions. The Fire Prevention Office works cooperatively with residents and other stakeholders to create an environment where fire safety is a primary concern for all. The fire prevention office is the permitting authority for flammable and combustible materials storage and sprinkler and fire alarm plan reviews among other items.
- Automatic Sprinkler Requirements v5.1 08-2020
- CFD Commercial Plan Review Requirements
- CFD Construction Site Safety
- CFD ERRC System Requirements v3.1 9-2020
- CFD Food Truck Regulations
- CFD Outdoor and Special Event Guide
- CFD Site Plan Review and Apparatus Access
- Internal Fire Alarm Requirements v4.1 01-06-2021
In 2022, the Chelmsford Fire Prevention Office issued the following permits:
- BDA Installation - 7
- Certificate of Inspections (Daycares, Healthcare, Liquor Licenses) - 63
- Dumpster - 2
- Energy Storage Systems - 4
- Fire Alarm and Fire Protection System Installation/Maintenance - 447
- Flammable and Combustible Materials - 72
- Food Trucks - 2
- Gunpowder/Ammunition storage - 1
- Hazardous Materials Processing - 2
- Hot Work/Welding - 19
- Oil Burner Installation - 27
- Propane Tank Exchange Cages - 9
- Propane Tank Installation - 42
- Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspection - 536
- Tank Installation - 39
- Tank Removal - 30
- Miscellaneous - 9
Total Number of Permits Issued (2022) - 1,309
The Fire Prevention Office also reviewed 240 applications for building permits on behalf of the Building Department.
Contact Us
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Fire Prevention Captain
Josh Abbott
EmailFire Prevention Captain
Jeff Cancella
EmailFire Prevention Office
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Inside Chelmsford Town Hall;
Room LL05Phone: 978-251-4288
Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AMInspection Hours may vary. Please contact this office at least 48 hours in advance for inspection requests.