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Upcoming Technical Maintenance
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The Inspectional Services Permitting Portal will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled system maintenance on Thursday, May 14, from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Friday, May 15.

Fire Prevention Special Occupancy

The unit performs regular inspections of different occupancies in the City of Boston, including hotels, night clubs, hospitals, schools, and theaters. The unit also issues Place of Assembly permits and enforces City laws on cooking hood and ventilation systems. 

Hood Exhaust Forms and Guidelines

Hood Exhaust
Application and Instructions
Guidelines for Loss of Registration for Cleaners and Inspectors
Sample Inspection and Deficiency Report
Advisory on Deficiency Reports
Sticker Requirements and Instructions
Commercial Hood/Ventilation Cleaning Notice
2026 Registered Cleaners and Inspectors

Camp Forms and Guidelines

Camps
Summer Camp Application Guidelines
Camp Inspection Request Form
Fire Prevention Inspection Checklist
Fire Drill Checklist Form
Fire Evacuation Plan Guidelines
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