Laboratory Registration Process

As of January 1, 2023, the Watertown Fire Department requires annual registration for each individual laboratory in addition to any necessary hazardous/flammable and combustible materials permits. Registration is a multi-step process consisting of:

  1. Apply for new registration: Submit a new laboratory registration through the Watertown Fire Department Online permitting site. Laboratory Registration
  2. A walkthrough of the facility: After the online application with the required documents is submitted and reviewed by the Lab Safety Officer, a facility walk through will be scheduled. During the walk through, flammable, combustible, and hazardous material storage areas will be inspected. The walkthrough will also evaluate access for emergency responders.
  3. Issuing of required permits: After the facility walkthrough, if there are no outstanding issues, permits will be issued, and the initial registration process is complete
  4. Renewal of registration: Flammable/combustible material permits with the Watertown Fire Department expire on September 30 each year. Laboratory Registration will expire on the same date. A laboratory registration renewal will need to be submitted to receive a renewed flammable/combustible materials permit. The registration process will be followed to update any changes.
  5. Change in registration: If laboratory registration information changes, submit the changes through the online portal using the current laboratory registration. The Lab Safety Officer will determine the steps necessary to document the change. Example: a change in contact information may only need an updated contact form. A change in location may need a new registration and permits.
  6. Termination of registration: Upon a company ceasing operation in the City of Watertown, the fire department shall be notified. Contact the Lab Safety Officer and provide a timeline for the termination of operations. The company’s laboratory registration and hazardous/flammable and combustible materials permits will be closed according to the provided timeline.