The Fire department is responsible for ensuring residential and commercial buildings are following the city codes and laws regarding fire safety. Inspections include smoke and CO detectors, annual inspections for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs with a liquor license and more.
Smoke & CO Detectors
Working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are your first, and many times only, life-saving defense against fires and CO poisoning. In 2014, almost one-quarter of residential fire victims had no working smoke alarms to warn them. In 12% of these fires, smoke alarms were present but failed to operate.
Massachusetts law requires working smoke and CO alarms in all residences. In accordance with MGL 148 Section 26 F l/2, The Massachusetts Fire Prevention Code 527 CMR 1.00 c 13.7.6 regulates the placement of CO detection in dwelling units.
Annual Inspections of On-Premise Liquor Serving Establishments
Learn more about the fire prevention regulations affecting all restaurants, bars, and nightclubs with a liquor license.
- The owner or operator of a nightclub, dance hall, discotheque or bar, with an occupancy load of 100 persons or more shall designate one crowd manager for every 250 occupants.
- Develop and Maintain an Egress Plan
- Keep Means of Egress Clear and Properly Lighted
- Pass the inspection commonly referred to as a “304-inspection” which is conducted each fall.
- Maintain your Fire Protection Systems and Fire Extinguishers.
Compliance Inspection Reports
The City of Worcester Fire Department is collecting inspection, testing and maintenance reports for fire safety systems via a web portal at BuildingReports.com for the following systems:
- Clean Agent Suppression System(s)
- Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System(s)
- Commercial Cooking Hood and Duct Cleaning
- Emergency Responder Two-Way Radio Enhancement Systems (BDAs)
- Fire Alarm System(s)
- Fire Extinguisher(s)
- Fire Pump(s)
- Fire Sprinkler System(s)
- Fire Standpipe System(s)
- Private Fire Hydrant(s)
Questions can be referred to 508-799-1793.
