Fire Prevention Fees

Permits issued according to Chapter 148 Section 10A of the Massachusetts General Laws, 527 CMR 1.00 Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, and Salem City Ordinances.

Apply HERE for all permits and 26F smoke inspections

Smoke Detectors/Fire Alarm Systems - New Construction

Permit to Install and plan review, per site

$50.00

 

 

Per Project

Smoke Detectors/Fire Alarm Systems - Existing Construction
Permit to service or alter. Plan review required and included for alter existing system. ; per unit

$50.00

Per Project

Smoke Detector Compliance - Chapter 148, §26F - Upon sale or transfer
Inspection and Certificate of Compliance; Fees --  $50 - 1 family/Condo, $100 - 2 family, $150 - 3 to 6 units, $500 - more than 6 units

Various

Per compliance

Review of Plans & Specifications Under 7,500 Sq. Ft.
(Fire Dept. Approval for Building Permit)
Review of Life safety systems, Including fire alarm, sprinkler system

$50.00Per Project

Review of Plans & Specifications Over 7,500 Sq. Ft.
(Fire Dept. Approval for Building Permit)

Review of Life safety systems, Including fire alarm, sprinkler system

$100.00Per Project

Installation of Sprinkler and/or Standpipe System
Includes plans review, site inspection (s) and witness of acceptance test

$50.00Per Project

Installation of Fixed Fire Extinguishing System (Restaurant)
Permit to install fixed extinguishing system to include plans review, on-site inspection and final testing and acceptance of system.

$50.00Per Project

Installation of Fixed Fire Extinguishing System
(Self-Service Gasoline Station)
Permit to install fixed extinguishing system to include plans review, on-site inspection and final testing and acceptance of system.

$50.00Per Project

Installation and Storage of LP Gas
Issue permit to install and store LP gas, includes on-site inspection

$50.00Per Install

Underground Storage Tank Removal (Less than 500 gallons)
Permit to remove/transport includes issuance of permit and on site inspection (s) of site and tank (s)

$125.00Per Project

Installation of Underground Storage Tank
Permit for tank storage; includes plan review and site visit (s)

$125.00Per Tank

Removal of Underground Storage Tank (500 or greater gallons)
Permit to remove & transport includes issuance of permit and on-site inspection of site (s) and tank (s)

$125.00Per Tank

Removal of Above Ground Storage tank (Under 500 gallons)
Permit to remove and transport

$50.00Per Tank

Oil Burner & Fuel Oil Storage Permit
Permit to install and store fuel oil. Includes on-site inspection.

$50.00Per install

Firework or Theatrical Pyrotechnics Display
Permit; Includes review or display plan and site visit (s)

$50.00Per display

Blasting Permit (Up to 30 Days)
Permit; On-site inspection, if required (Fire detail required)

$50.0030 day renewal

Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids (Annual Renewable)
Permit; Includes site visit if required

$50.00Annual

Storage of Black or Smokeless Powder (Annual Renewable)
Permit; Includes site visit if required

$50.00Annual

Welding, Cutting and other Hot Work 
Permit; Includes site visit if required. Starting July 2018 must show proof of completion of a Hot Work Safety Certificate Program

$50.00Annual

Operation of Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garage (Annual Renewable)
Permit; Includes site visit if required

$50.00Annual

Tar Kettle Operation (Annual Renewal)
Permit; Includes site visit if required

$50.00Annual

Tank Truck Inspection
Includes inspection of vehicle at Fire Prevention and issuance of a permit for storage of vehicle(s) within the City.

$50.00Per Inspection

Transfer Tank Vehicle Inspection
Includes inspection of vehicle at Fire Prevention and issuance of permit and decal for contractor with pickup/service truck (single user)

$50.00Per Inspection

Chapter 21E Site Assessment Report
Includes research and issuance of report

$50.00Per report

Copy of Fire Report (M.G.L Chapter 66 Section10)

Requires written request maybe waved if made in person

  

Inspection of Summer Camp (Annual)

$50.00Per inspection

Pre-demolition Permit

Permit; Includes site visit. May require fire watch/detail during demolition

$25.00 

Annual Renewable Permits

$50.00 

Keep and store paints for Spray Booth

$50.00Annual

Permit to install Spray Booth

$50.00