The purpose and the intent of 527 CMR 1.00 is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property, and public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion created by the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices, or from conditions, or materials hazardous to life, property, and the public welfare as prescribed in M.G.L. chs. 22D and 148.
527 CMR, § 1.02