Boston · MA
Fire Lane & Curb Painting in Boston, MA
Fire lane striping, painted curbs and "FIRE LANE — NO PARKING" stencils that match what your local fire department and fire marshal expect to see on inspection day.
What's included
Everything in a standard job
- Red or yellow curb painting
- Fire lane stripes and hatched no-parking zones
- "FIRE LANE" and "NO PARKING" stencil lettering
- Hydrant and fire department connection clearance zones
- Loading-zone and tow-zone curb marking
- Touch-ups after plow and salt damage
Typical pricing
$1.50–$3.00 per linear foot of curb; stencils from $25 each
Pricing depends on curb condition, total length and how many stencils are required.
How it works
Our process
- 1
Review the requirement
We check the fire lane plan or inspector's notice so widths, colors and lettering match what was asked for.
- 2
Prep the curb
Curbs are wire-brushed and blown clean so paint bonds to concrete and granite instead of dirt and salt residue.
- 3
Paint & stencil
Curbs are rolled or sprayed, then fire lane lettering is stenciled at a readable spacing along the lane.
- 4
Photo record
We send before-and-after photos you can forward to the fire prevention office or your insurer.
FAQs
Fire Lane & Curb Painting FAQs: cost, timing and rules
What color should a fire lane curb be in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts towns use red curbing or red striping with white "FIRE LANE" lettering, but the local fire department sets the rule. We follow the inspector's notice or your approved site plan.
How wide does a fire lane need to be?
Fire apparatus access roads under the Massachusetts fire code (527 CMR, based on NFPA 1) are generally at least 20 feet wide. Your approved plan or fire marshal will confirm the exact width for your property.
Can you paint curbs in the rain?
No. Curbs need to be dry and above roughly 50°F. We watch the forecast and reschedule rather than paint over wet concrete.
How often do painted curbs need repainting?
In Greater Boston, plows and road salt wear curbs faster than flat pavement. Most properties repaint curbs every one to two years.
Where we work
Fire Lane & Curb Painting in every Greater Boston city we serve
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