| Preventing Fires
Before They Happen The mission of the Fire Prevention Division
is to provide life safety and property (both residential and commercial) protection
information, and related inspections, to all who work and reside in the City
of Waltham. This important branch of the department is responsible for the enforcement
of all State fire prevention laws (MGL
CH148) and codes (527CMR) within
the City of Waltham. The Fire Prevention Bureau also manages all record keeping
for the Waltham Fire Department. Additionally, this division responds to resident,
business and industry complaints relating to fire and/or life safety issues.
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week 2009. Join the Waltham Fire Department and celebrate Fire Prevention Week by making sure the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your house work. Also practice your home escape plan with your family and make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Visit www.walthamfire.com/kids/fpw.html for a listing of our educational visits to local schools and for information on our Open House Sunday October 11th.
New Fees Take Effect July 1, 2009New fees for permits, inspections and other Fire Prevention services were approved by the Waltham City Council and take effect July 1, 2009. To download and view a complete listing of the new fee schedule in Microsoft Word click here. The fees are also listed here below:
| A - STORAGE PERMITS |
|
| STORAGE TANKS INSTALL/REMOVE - GASOLINE (commercial) |
$100 / TANK |
| STORAGE TANKS INSTALL/REMOVE - OTHER (commercial) |
$100 / TANK |
| STORAGE TANKS INSTALL/REMOVE - Home Heating Oil Only (residential) |
$50 / TANK |
| TYPE II VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM |
$50 / SITE |
| LIQUID PROPANE GAS/INSTALLATION |
$50 |
| LIQUID PROPANE GAS/STORAGE |
$50 |
| STORAGE MISCELLANEOUS - SECTION 10A |
$20 |
| CUTTING/WELDING/BURNING |
$30 |
| FLAMMABLE STORAGE |
$30 |
| B - OTHER PERMITS |
|
| EVENT PERMIT |
$25 |
| BLASTING PERMIT |
$50 |
| TAR KETTLE |
$25/ UNIT |
| FIREWORKS DISPLAY |
$50 |
| OIL BURNER INSTALLATION |
$30 |
| HOME HEATING OIL TANK INSTALLATION (ABOVEGROUND) |
$30 |
| C - SPRINKLERS |
|
| SPRINKLER PERMIT |
$30 |
| SPRINKLER REISSUE |
$10 |
| D - INSPECTIONS |
|
| D26F SMOKE DETECTORS (1-5 UNITS) |
$25 per unit |
| D26F SMOKE DETECTORS (6-12 UNITS) |
$150 |
| D26F SMOKE DETECTORS (12-24 UNITS) |
$300 |
| D26F SMOKE DETECTORS (25+ UNITS) |
$500 |
| TANK TRUCK INSPECTIONS (EVERY 2 YEARS) |
$50/TRUCK |
| TANK TRUCK PARKING PERMIT |
$10/TRUCK |
| FACILITY INSPECTIONS |
$50 |
| E - SERVICES |
|
| PLAN REVIEW-RESIDENTAL |
$50 |
| PLAN REVIEW-COMMERCIAL |
$100 |
| 21E SEARCH -- WRITTEN |
$30 |
| F - REPORTS |
|
| COPY OF FIRE REPORT |
$5 |
| G - FINES |
VARY - NO CHANGES |
Other Safety Links and InformationCold
Weather Safety - Portable Generator
Safety - Holiday
Seasonal Safety
Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Detector Information
Due to the recent passage
of "Nicole's Law" requiring Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors in all residences in
Massachusetts, our office has been inundated with calls regarding the law and
these devices. We are providing several documents here on this site to assist
residents with questions they may have and to ensure they can achieve full compliance
with the new law.
Important
Carbon Monoxide Detector Recall Information for FirstAlert Onelink Model |