The New England Association of Fire Protection System Designers is comprised of contractors, engineers, technicians, manufacturers and suppliers.

We are dedicated to improving life safety through better understanding of codes and systems applications.

New England Fire Protection News Items

Massachusetts Antifreeze Exclusion
     The MA BBRS re-voted as an emergency amendment the Sprinkler Antifreeze Exclusion keeping it in effect for 90 more days or April 11, 2011.
MA Emergency Amendment

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**  Massachusetts State Fire Marshall - Antifreeze News **

New Advisory for Antifreeze Solutions in Sprinkler Systems

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****  Boston Fire Department - Antifreeze News ****

New Advisory for Antifreeze Solutions in Sprinkler Systems

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      City of Boston Residential FDC Sizes  

(Posted 04-08-10)

Please be advised that the City of Boston will only accept a minimum of 2 1/2 inch threaded fire department connection (FDC) for residential sprinkler systems. No quick connection devices are allowed.

The  code reference for fire department connections can be found in the seventh edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR  which states:

 903.3.6 Hose Threads. Fire hose threads used in connection with automatic sprinkler systems shall be approved and compatible with fire department hose threads.

Further The NFPA 13-R  and 13-D suggests minimum design sizes for FDC, but these sizes are not compatible with BFD requirements of  21/2" for residential applications.

The FDC will be reviewed per 780 CMR prior permit issuance as well as field inspected at Certificate of Occupancy close outs.

 

Massachusetts Regulations for CO Alarms

House Bill 5139

The date for installation of carbon monoxide alarms has changed to January 1, 2008.

The original installation date was January 1, 2007.  

The CO alarm regulations and the procedures are covered in the new document:

 527 CMR 31.00: Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

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Continuing Professional Education Requirements

The State of Maine Board of Registration for Professional Engineers has summarized the information.

http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=professional_engineers_news&id=5672&v=Article

See the list of current reference standards

Massachusetts - Sprinklers in Elevators

See the current requirements

Massachusetts Passes Sprinkler Law

See the AFSA and NFSA web site announcements