Taunton Emergency Management Agency
Open Burning Permits
Open Burning Season begins January 15 and ends April 30th. There is no cost for burn permits during the 2024 open burn season.
YOU MUST HAVE A PERMIT TO CONDUCT OPEN BURNING.
Open Burn Permits may be obtained online here. Open Burn Permits cannot be obtained at Fire Stations.
Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Permit Info
Permit applications can be emailed to FirePrevention@TauntonFD.com. Payments can be made by check or money order made payable to the City of Taunton and mailed to the Office of Fire Prevention at 141 Oak St, Taunton, MA 02780 or by credit card by visiting or calling the office at 508-821-1453.
Fire Alarm Permit Application Form (PDF)
Fire Sprinkler Permit Application
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Inspections
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Inspections required for the sale of residential properties can be scheduled by calling the office at 508-821-1453.
Preparing Home for Smoke Alarm Inspection
FP-006 Standard Permit Application
- Used for propane tank installs or storage; welding/hot work permits; blasting; unvented gas heat; dumpsters; black powder storage, etc.
- Please be sure to include the name of the competent operator & their license/certificate number.
- Welding/Hot Work applications should include scope of project, expected length of project and the work may require a fire watch.
FP-056 Permit Application for the Installation or Alteration of Fuel Oil Burning Equipment and Storage of Fuel Oil
Oil Burners and Tanks – FP-056 527 CMR 1.00 Section 1.12.8.2.1