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Fire Prevention Office
The Fire Prevention Office is located on the first floor of the Center Fire Station - 984 Main Street.
Permitting
Residential oil/propane tank and oil burner permits are issued in-person by the Fire Prevention Office located at our Center Fire Station, 984 Main Street. Permits by mail are not accepted.
All commercial sprinkler and alarm testing/inspection, and work permits can now be obtained via the Town's online permitting system.
Permitting hours are Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 am, excluding Holidays.
To schedule an appointment or speak to someone in the Fire Prevention Office, please call 978-640-7823 or email the Fire Prevention Office.
Plan Review
Commercial plan review is now conducted via OpenGov, following the Building Department's policies.
As of 7/3/23, residential plan review will be managed by the Building Department. Residential plans will no longer need to be submitted to TFD.
Residential Inspections
For residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarm inspections for the sale of a home, new construction or renovation, please come to the Center Fire Station located at 984 Main Street during our business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.
To schedule an inspection for oil tank or oil burners, please contact Jeannie O'Brien at 978-640-4410 or jobrien@tewksbury-ma.gov.
Commercial Inspections
To schedule a commercial inspection with the Fire Prevention Officer, please call 978-640-7823 or email Fire the Prevention Office
Inquiries
All fire and life safety-related issues or inquiries for commercial, multi-unit residential, and code compliance within the community should be directed to the Fire Prevention Office at 978-640-7823.
Residential code compliance issues should be directed to the officer on duty at 978-640-4410.
Attention Contractors and Building Owners & /or Managers:
You are required to obtain a permit from the Fire Department when you disconnect, install or modify any commercial or monitored automatic fire protection system in the Town of Tewksbury. Fire protection systems include fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. Failure to obtain a permit may result in the issuance of a Fire Code Violation Notice pursuant to MGL c.148A and 527 CMR. A first offense violation carries a $100 fine; a second offense a $500 fine; and a third or subsequent offense a $1,000 fine.