Prior to any work on your heating system the Oil Burner Technician is required to fill out
a "FORM 1" (application to install oil fired heating equipment) On this form the technician
will fill out all information except for "completion date" and "combustion test information". After
all work has been completed the Oil Burner Technician shall return to the fire department where he/she will
complete the "FORM 1", a fee of $50.00 shall be paid at this time. ( Checks shall be made out to
Town of Topsfield )
A Fire Prevention Officer will stop by or call
to make an appointment for an inspection of your heating system. This inspection is required by 527 CMR 4:00 for
the proper installation of heating equipment.
If the system passes the inspection a permit will be issued on
the spot for your heating system. If the system should fail, then a written report of failure will be sent
to the company that installed the equipment and a copy will be sent to you the home owner.
Permits are
required for the installation of the following equipment:
Oil fired Burners (replacement burners on exsiting
equipment)
Oil fired Boilers
Oil fired Furnaces
Oil fired Water Heaters
Aboveground Oil Tanks
Underground
Oil Tanks
Annual cleanings and service work DO NOT require a permit.
