Please visit our Proposed Rulemaking webpage for updates on chapters that are being revised.

For the most recently incorporated National Fire Protection Association codes or standards, the edition year is bold. These changes may represent content changes as well as incorporated references.

WARNING: While we have taken care with the accuracy of the files below, they are not "official" state rules in the sense that they can be used before a court. Anyone who needs a certified copy of a rule chapter should contact the APA Office.

Any questions regarding the rules of the Office of State Fire Marshal can be directed to:

Richard Taylor, Senior Planning & Research Analyst
Rule-Making Liaison
Office of State Fire Marshal
52 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0052

207-626-3870

 

  • Chapter 1: Fee Schedule for Plans Review- amended 10/28/19
     
  • Chapter 2: Rules Establishing Criteria for Approval of Smoke Detectors-amended 8/17/02
     
  • Chapter 3: Fire Prevention Code- amended 11/27/19
    • NFPA #1, Uniform Fire Code, 2018 edition
       
  • Chapter 4: Water-Based Fire Protection Systems- amended 6/04/16
    • NFPA #13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition
    • NFPA #13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2016 edition
    • NFPA #13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up To and Including Four Stories in Height, 2016 edition
    • NFPA #14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrants and Hose Systems, 2013 edition
    • NFPA #15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012 edition
    • NFPA #16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 edition
    • NFPA #20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection, 2013 edition
    • NFPA #22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2013 edition
    • NFPA #24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2013 edition
    • NFPA #25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2014 edition
    • NFPA #214 Standard on Water Cooling Towers, 2011 edition
    • NFPA #318 Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, 2015 edition
    • NFPA #409 Standard on Aircraft Hangers, 2011 edition
    • NFPA #418 Standard for Heliports, 2011 edition
    • NFPA #750 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2015 edition
       
  • Chapter 5: Portable Fire Extinguishers
    • NFPA #10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2018 edition, amended 4/17/21
       
  • Chapter 6: Fire Extinguishing Systems- amended 11/24/10
    • NFPA #11, Standard for Low,Medium,and High- Expansion Foam Systems, 2005 Edition
    • NFPA #12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2008 edition
    • NFPA #17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition
    • NFPA #17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition
    • NFPA #18, Standard on Wetting Agents, 2006 Edition
    • NFPA #2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2008 edition
  • Chapter 19: Vapor Removal From Cooking Equipment -amended 1/18/22
    • NFPA #96, Standard for the Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2021 edition
       
  • Chapter 20: Fire Safety in Buildings and Structures-amended 11/27/19
    • NFPA #80, Standard for Fire Doors and other Opening Protectives, 2019 edition
    • NFPA #101, Life Safety Code, 2018 edition
    • NFPA #220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2018 edition
    • NFPA #221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls, 2018 edition
    • NFPA # 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2019 edition