Under Massachusetts General Law, fire departments are responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety laws and regulations in the homes and businesses of their communities. The Ipswich Fire Prevention Office processes standard Commonwealth of Massachusetts permit applications and performs inspections on the following work done in our town.
- Propane storage
- Flammable Storage
- Oil burner installation
- Oil tank installation
- Oil tank removal
- Underground fuel storage tank removal
- Hot Work, including welding, cutting and grinding
Permit applications can be done online here.
When work is completed, the Fire Department will perform an inspection and issue a final permit.
*A list of fees can be found here.
Additionally, the IFD works alongside the Ipswich Building Department to ensure fire safety and code compliance in a number of instances. These include:
- Occupancy permits
- Fire alarm installation
- Sprinkler installation
- Solar panel installation
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Applications for these permits are submitted online to the Building Department.
Massachusetts General Law requires that any residential property being sold or otherwise transferred from one party to another passes an inspection of its smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. You can apply and pay for an inspection here. The Fire Prevention Office will then contact you to schedule your inspection.
The property must comply with the Fire Code requirements in effect at the time of construction, or of any major renovation. Download a flowsheet explaining these requirements for various years. And as always, don’t hesitate to contact the Fire Prevention Office with any questions.