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Apply for a Fire Alarm Master Box ConnectionThe Electrical Department provides connectivity to a private fire alarm system by means of a Fire Alarm Master Box, which allows direct reporting to the City's Emergency Communications Department. |
Electrical 617-349-4925 |
Apply for a Fire Alarm System Modification PermitApplication to submit when applying for a Fire Alarm System Modification Permit |
Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900 |
Apply for a Fire Sprinkler Modification PermitApplication to submit when applying for a Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit |
Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900 |
Apply for a Fire Suppression Permit - NewApplication to submit when applying for a Non-Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit |
Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900 |
Apply for a Flammable & Combustible Material Permit - LabApplication to submit when applying for a Flammable & Combustible Material Permit |
Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900 |
Apply for a Food Establishment PermitApplication to submit to apply for a Food Establishment Permit in the City of Cambridge. |
Inspectional Services 617-349-6100 |
Apply for a Food or Sanitary PermitInspectional Services enforces the State Sanitary Code for various establishments, including the issuance of temporary food handler permits for special events and farmer's markets. |
Inspectional Services 617-349-6100 |
Apply for a Fortune Tellers LicenseFortune Teller's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission. |
License 617-349-6140 |
Apply for a Fuel Oil Burner & Storage Permit - Alteration/RepairApplication to submit when applying for Apply for a Fuel Oil Burner & Storage Permit |
Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900 |
Apply for a Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables LicenseGarage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued. |
License 617-349-6140 |
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