Fire Prevention Bureau

Responsibilities

The Fire Prevention Bureau has several functions. The following is a list of activities for which the Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible:

• Enforcing Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 and 527 CMR 1 (The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code)
• Review of fire alarm and sprinkler plans
• Conducting inspections in conjunction with the Building Department
• Issuing permits required by the fire code
• Conducting 26F & 26F1/2 inspections with the sale or transfer of property
• Investigating the origin and cause of fires in Watertown
• Managing fire department details
• Managing quarterly inspections
• Managing oil burner inspections
• Keeper of public records

Watch the Department of Fire Services Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos.