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Fire Regulations in Norfolk County, MA (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Norfolk County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fireworks

ALL consumer fireworks, including sparklers, firecrackers, Roman candles, and aerial fireworks, are ILLEGAL throughout Massachusetts under MGL c. 148 §39. This is a statewide prohibition; Norfolk County does not need its own ordinance.

Norfolk County Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, § 39 (Sale, Possession, and Use of Fireworks — Statewide Prohibition Absent State Fire Marshal Permit) (Massachusetts General Laws; applies to all cities/towns within the county)

Section 39. No person shall sell, or keep or offer for sale, or have in his possession, or under his control, or use, or explode, or cause to explode, any combustible or explosive composition or substance, or any combination of such compositions or substances, or any other article, which was prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration...

Brush Clearance

Norfolk County may require vegetation management for fire safety. MA does not have a statewide defensible space mandate. Local property maintenance applies.

Norfolk County Brush Clearance & Vegetation Management

Few Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, § 13 (Open Burning of Brush — Permit and Supervision Requirements) (Massachusetts General Laws; applies to all cities/towns within the county)

Section 13. No person shall set, maintain or increase a fire in the open air at any time except by permission, covering a period not exceeding two days from the date thereof, granted by the forest warden or chief of the fire department in cities and towns, or, in cities having such an official, the fire commissioner;

Outdoor Burning

Open burning in Massachusetts is governed by MGL c. 48 §13. It is prohibited from May 1 through January 14 each year. During the allowed season (Jan 15–Apr 30), a permit from the local fire warden is required; burning allowed only 10 AM–4 PM.

Norfolk County Outdoor Burning Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, § 13 (Open Burning — Permit Required from Fire Warden; Time Restrictions) (Massachusetts General Laws; applies to all cities/towns within the county)

Section 13. No person shall set, maintain or increase a fire in the open air at any time except by permission, covering a period not exceeding two days from the date thereof, granted by the forest warden or chief of the fire department in cities and towns, or, in cities having such an official, the fire commissioner;

Fire Regulations by City in Norfolk County

3 cities in Norfolk County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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