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The mission of the Fire Prevention Division is to promote life safety and property protection through inspection services, public education and enforcement of fire safety laws and codes for all those who work and reside in the City of Waltham. |
Specifically, this branch of the department enforces all of the Commonwealth's fire prevention laws as written in the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 148. Waltham Fire Prevention also enforces the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code 527 CMR. The purpose and intent of 527 CMR is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property and public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion created by the storage, handling, or use of substances, materials, or devices, or from conditions hazardous to life, property, and the public welfare. For more information on 527 CMR you can contact:
The Board of Fire Prevention Regulations PO BOX 1025 Stow, MA 01775 Phone: 978-567-3302 FAX: 978-567-3199 Additionally, Waltham Fire Prevention responds to resident, business and industry complaints relating to fire and/or life safety issues. The Division also manages all record keeping for the Waltham Fire Department. You can request copies of fire department documents by filling out a Copy Request Form and bringing it to the Fire Prevention Office.|
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| 175 Lexington Street Waltham, MA 02452-4638 781-314-3710 781-647-0892 FAX | Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 4:30 pm Counter/Customer Service Hours 7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Fire Prevention Staff
- Deputy Chief Cliff Richardson
- Lt. Scott Perry
- Lt. Mike Murphy
- Lt. John Ferrick
- Jen Fitzgerald (Administrative Staff)
Contact Info
Waltham Fire Department Headquarters
175 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA
02452
Business: (781) 314-3710
Dispatch Non-Emergency (781) 893-4105
MA Non-Emergency Helpline Following Major Disasters 2-1-1
(781) 647-0892
9-1-1












