Flammables, Combustibles and Explosives Storage Permits & Registrations

The storage of flammables, combustibles, and explosives is governed in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, 527 CMR 1.00.

To Apply for a License

To apply for a license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives on land, in buildings, or structures, please contact the Board of Selectmen’s Office (508-644-2201; ext 1) and/or the Freetown Fire Department (508-763-4829). You will need application FP-002A, which is available for download on mass.gov (scroll down through that page to select the proper application).

The Role of the Office of the Town Clerk

The Office of the Town Clerk renews registration of the existing licenses each year in April. The registration serves solely to notify the community of the present license holder’s name and address.

If you would like more information about an existing license, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.