Inspection Reporting

QR code for electronic submittal of inspection reports

The Westfield Fire Department will now require all third-party inspection testing and maintenance reports and forms to be submitted to Brycer for fire protection and life safety compliance review and timely submitting deadlines. Examples of the types of reports that must be submitted are fire protection systems' maintenance tests and repairs.  The list of the exact systems requiring submission of reports can be found listed below.

Please visit this website for more information and to register.

Letters will be mailed soon to area owners, inspectors and technicians with more information regarding this new compliance program. 

This program will begin accepting submissions on July 15, 2025. 

Report Type 6-Month Annual 5-Year Form/Standard
Air Sampling System       527 CMR 1.00, 10.24.1
Automatic Closing Fire Assemblies       527 CMR 1.00, 12.4.2.8.4.1
Chemical Storage Room       527 CMR 1.00; 10.24.1, NFPA 45; 7.14.1, NFPA 45; 9.3.4.6
Clean Agent       527 CMR 1.00; 10.24.1, NFPA 2001; 11.3 & 11.4, NFPA 12A; 6.1.1
Emergency Power Battery/Unit Lighting       527 CMR 1.00; 14.13.2.1.1
Emergency Power Generator       527 CMR 1.00, 11.7.5.1
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System       527 CMR 1.00, 11.12.2 to NFPA 72, 24.9.2 to NFPA 1221 11.3.9.2.7
Fire Alarm System             X   527 CMR 1.00 13.10.3.2.4 & 13.10.6.4 to NFPA 72, 7.7.1.2
Fire Escape            X 527 CMR 1.00, 14.4.1 & IFC 1104.16.5.1
Fire Extinguishers           X   527 CMR 1.00: 13.6.4.1.1 & NFPA 10: 7.3.1.1
Fire Hydrant, Private           X   527 CMR 1.00, 10.24.1 to NFPA 24; 14.1 to NFPA 25; 7.1.1.2
Fire Pump       527 CMR 1.00 13.4.4 to NFPA 25, 4.3.1.2 & 4.3.3
Foam System           X   527 CMR 1.00, 10.24.1
Gas Detection System       NFPA 2; 6.13.2
Hood Suppression System         X     527 CMR 1.00, 50.6.2.8 & 50.6.2.8.1
Leak Detection       527 CMR 1.00, 42.5.4.2.2
Paint/Spray Booth Suppression       527 CMR 1.00, 66.6.9.1 and NFPA 25, 12.2.1.1
Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV's)       527 CMR 1.00; 13.2.3.3, NFPA 25; 12.5.2.1
Rental Property Inspection        
Rescue Air System        
Smoke Management Systems         X         X   527 CMR 1.00; 11.8.2 to NFPA 92; 8.6, 8.6.1.1 OR 8.6.1.2
Sprinkler System (Dry & Wet)           X        X 527 CMR 1.00 [NFPA 25] 13.3.3.4.3.3 [25:4.3.3] & 13.3.3.4.3.1.2 [25:4.3.1.2]
Standpipe           X        X 527 CMR 1.00 13.2.3.3 to NFPA 25, 4.3.1.2 & 4.3.3
Suppression System, Special       NFPA 17 (2021)
Water Monitor        
Water Tank       527 CMR 1.00, 10.24.1 to NFPA 24; 14.1 to NFPA 25; 9.1.1.2
Commercial Cooking Hood Cleaning: 
 527 CMR 1.00, 50.6.6.15
 30 Days 90 Days Semi-Annually Annual
Solid Fuel
X
   
High Volume Cooking Operations
(ie. 24 hour cooking, charbroiling &
wok cooking)
  
X
    
Moderate Volume Cooking Operations    
X
  
Low Volume Cooking Operations (ie. churches,
day camps, seasonal businesses & senior
centers.)
      
X
  1. Contractors
  2. Responsible Parties
  3. Fees
  4. Submissions

Inspectors and technicians conducting inspections, maintenance, repair services and installing fire protection and life safety systems are required to utilize this new third-party reporting system for properties within the City of Westfield.  The Compliance Engine/Brycer can provide complimentary assistance with the registration process and training for their website on how to submit.