Oil Burner/Boiler Permits

Contractor Oil Burner/Boiler Guideline

 Permit Requirements:

All oil burner/boiler work shall comply with Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Code 527 CMR 1 Chapter 11 and be documented on Department of Fire Services Form FP-056 form 1.  This form can be found at the Department of Fire Services web page at: http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/dfs/osfm/forms/fp056.pdf

 Inspection Requirements:

The Danvers Fire Department requires inspections on all work that is conducted upon oil burner/boilers and their appurtenances and the removal/installation of any aboveground/underground oil storage tanks. 

For oil burner/boiler installations: 

The FP-056 permit shall be submitted to Fire Headquarters with a check for $50.00 before any work is started. Upon nearing completion of the installation or modification, notify the Fire Department at 978-762-0245 and request a final inspection.  Completing this inspection at this time eliminates a return visit to the site for a final inspection.  The Fire Department must complete this inspection before issuing the permit for fuel storage. 

Oil Tank Removal: 

The FP-056 permit shall be submitted to Fire Headquarters with a check for $50.00 before any work is started. Upon nearing completion of the installation/removal or modification, notify the Fire Department at 978-762-0245 and request a final inspection.  Oil tank installation and removal can be documented by (1) contractor on (1) FP-056.

Form 1 Application for Permit, Permit and Certificate of Completion for the Installation or Alteration of Fuel Oil Burning Equipment and the Storage of Fuel Oil:  FP-056 Form 1 Fuel Oil Burning

Form 1A Certificate of Compliance M.G.L. Chapter 148, Section 38J  Oil line Compliance:  FP-056A – Form 1A Certificate of Compliance Oil Line Upgrades