Whenever a permit is pulled through the Fire Prevention Office, an inspection is required to ensure that any work done is compliant with the fire code. To schedule an inspection contact Emily Rainford.
The Fire Department is the authority for issuing street numbers to all real estate parcels in Sterling. If you need to apply for a street number for your property go to our online application portal and select "Fire Forms" and then "Street Address Application". Use the onine form to sumbit your information for review.
All new driveways built for 1 and 2 family homes must be suitable for use by Sterling's fire apparatus.
The SFD driveway requirements can be found here. Driveways that service property other than 1 or 2 family homes must meet the requirements of Chapter 18 of the Fire Code.
Any new building must meet, among other things, Chapter 916 of the Building Code, which requires adequate first responder radio coverage from any point within the building. If a Bi-directional Amplification (BDA) system is required to accomplish this, there are specific rules that must be followed. Any questions specific to this should be directed to the Fire Prevention Office at 978-422-8107. Sterling's BDA requirements and specifications can be downoaded here. To download a BDA permit application click here.
The Fire Department is the permitting authority for all blasting performed within the Town of Sterling. Blasting is regulated by Chapter 65 of the State Fire Code and every blast is monitored for both air-blast and ground vibration and witnessed by the Fire Department to ensure safety and compliance with the code. Any questions or complaints relative to blasting activity should be directed to the Fire Prevention Office at 978-422-8107.
What types of smoke/CO detectors should I have in my house? Find out here.
Remember that smoke detectors are only good for 10 years. When you replace your smoke detector, the new detector must be UL-Listed (UL 217). look for this graphic on the packaging in order to tell if the detector you want to buy is UL isted.
Recreational fires using a fire pit or a commercially produced appliance such as a chimenea are gaining popularity but there are rules that must be followed to ensure they are used safely. The rules that relate to recreational outdoor fires can be viewed here
EMS Billing is managed by Emily Rainford. For help regarding issues with EMS billing, please contact Emily by email or by phone at 978-422-8107
