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Fire Safety Commission
Board Information
Policy Area
Public SafetyPurpose
The Commission meets as the Automatic Sprinkler Appeals Board, which hears appeals regarding the enhanced sprinkler requirements of M.G.L. C.148, sections 26A-1/2, 26G, 26G-1/2, 26H. To make and from time to time alter, rescind, amend and repeal in accordance with Chapter thirty A, rules and regulations providing for the implementation of a statewide plan to require the installation of automatic sprinklers in all buildings or structures subject to the provisions of section twenty-six A 1/2 of chapter one hundred and forty-eight.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 3Meeting Information
2nd Wednesday of the month Department of Fire Services State Road Stow, MACompensation
$50/day, not to exceed $3000/year; official expensesLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Patricia Berry | Hotel/Motel Association | Governor | June 4, 2026 |
| Mr. George A. Duhamel | Electrical Inspector | Governor | June 6, 2025 |
| Mr. Roderick J. Fraser Jr. | EXO Boston Fire Commissioner | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Kristin Kelly | Sprinkler Fitters Union (550) | Governor | June 2, 2026 |
| Mr. Sandy Macleod | EXO Chief Inspector SBBRS | Ex Officio | - |
| Jennifer McHale | Professional Engineer | Governor | January 10, 2027 |
| Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey | EXO State Fire Marshall | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Gary Rogers | MA Association of Realtors | Governor | May 29, 2026 |
| Chief Michael Spanknebel | FCAM Representative | Governor | May 29, 2026 |