Fire forms, permits, applications, and fees

You can find our online permitting portal, as well as a list of all the documents you need when applying for permits or licenses through Fire Prevention.

Still have questions? Contact:

Fire Prevention

1010 Mass Avenue
4th Floor

Boston , MA 02118

United States

For NFPA 241 Plans Submit via email at bfd241@boston.gov.

Apply through our online portal

The online option saves you time — instead of visiting us at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, you can apply online and even print out your permit. Today, you can apply for the following BFD permit types online:

• Asbestos Removal
• Bagging Smoke Detectors
• Blasting
• Construction Site Safety
• Electrostatic Spray Painting
• Fire Alarm System
• Fireworks (Supervised Display)
• Food Truck
• Fuel Storage (Temporary)
• General Permit (for misc items only)

• Hot Work
• Open Burning and Cooking
• Place of Assembly/Temporary Place of Assembly
• Portable Generator
• Self Service Gas Stations
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections
• Special Effects
• Sprinkler and Special Suppression Systems
• Temporary Heat

• Temporary Dumpster Placement
• Tents
• Ventless Fireplaces