Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention consists of residential and commercial components. The Battalion Chiefs conduct smoke alarm inspections for the sale of residential homes and new construction. Additional residential inspections include plan review, propane tank installations, oil burner installations, oil tank installations and removals.

The commercial component includes inspections for licensees, summer camps, day care facilities, preschools, building fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Schools are inspected in conjunction with the building department. School Fire Drills are coordinated with each school and carried out with the support of our on duty crews. Fire Drills at business are carried out at their request. Permitting for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, blasting, hot works, flammable and combustible liquids are processed through this department.

We adhere to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code 527 CMR 1.

Hot Works

A hot works permit may be required for cutting and welding. This is based on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code 527 CMR 1. Check out this guidance document from the Department of Fire Services (PDF). The permit used is the general permit form FP-006 (PDF). Take a look at the fee schedule (PDF) and a check must be made payable to the Town of Franklin. The permit and fee can be mailed or dropped off to the station. A detail may be required for this work.

House Numbers

Always make sure your house numbers are visible from the street so we can find you in an emergency! Discover more information on how to ensure Firefighters can find your house (PDF).