The Massachusetts Fire Code requires permits be issued by the Fire Department for the following types of activities. Click the icon to download the applicable permit application form. Permit applications should be submitted to the Fire Prevention Office at the Sterling Fire Department along with all other pertinent information such as plans, data sheets etc. applicable to the type of permit being applied for. Inspections shall be performed by the fire department following the completion of the permitted activity to ensure code compliance.

• Blasting Permit
  Bonfires (Ceremonial) Permit
• Permit to Burn Christmas Trees
• Cannon and Mortar Firing Permit
• Compressed Natural Gas Storage
• Cutting and Welding Permit
• Explosives or Black Powder Storage Permit
• Fire Protection Equipment Installation/Alteration Permit
• Fire Protection System Installation/Alteration Permit
  Fireworks Display Permit
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Above Ground Storage) Permit
• Flammable and Combustible Liquid (Under Ground Storage) Permit
• Flammable Gases and Solids Storage Permit
• Fuel Transfer Operations Permit
  Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging Permit
  Hazardous Substances Storage Permit
  Limited Special Effects, Display Permit
  LP Gas Storage Permits
• Oil Burner Installation/Alteration Permit
• Oil Tank Installation/Alteration Permit
• Ovens and Furnace Installation/Alteration Permit
  Rubbish Containers/Dumpster Permit
  Salamanders Permit
• Smoke/CO Detector Certificate
• Smoke/CO Detector Installation Permit
  Special Seasonal Decoration Permit
  Storage, Combustible Material Permit
  Tank Vehicles, Permit to Park Overnight
  Tanks and Containers Installation/Alteration Permit
  Tar Kettles on Roofs - Permit to Operate
  Torches and Heat Producing Devices - Permit to Operate
  Tank Truck Permit