Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR) – Application for Permit to Preform Electrical Work – Memorandum
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services – Board of Fire Prevention Regulations
has issued a Memorandum regarding the current Application for Permit
to Perform Electrical Work in the State of Massachusetts.
This Memorandum is intended to address recent and reoccurring inquiries regarding the Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work as provided for in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143, Sec. 3L.
Essential topics highlighted in the Memorandum are as follows; Municipalities are allowed to
utilize electronic means to accept digital copies of the Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work,
Municipalities May Require Additional Information at their discretion, Municipalities Must
Accept Hardcopies of Permits, Municipalities May Refuse to Issue a Permit if Taxes are Owed,
and Municipalities May Offer Electronic Requests and/or Notifications Regarding Inspections.
