Mass General Laws, Chapter 148

Question 1

According to Section 1 (Definitions): _____ refers to the board of fire prevention regulations established under Section 14 of Chapter 22.

Answer 1

Board

Question 2

According to Section 1 (Definitions): _____ refers to a combination of any materials, whether portable or fixed, having a roof, to form a structure for the shelter of persons, animals, or property.

Answer 2

Building

Question 3

According to Section 1 (Definitions): ____ refers to an awning or any similar covering, whether or not permanent in nature.

Answer 3

Roof

Question 4

According to Section 1 (Definitions): _____ refers to the commissioner of public safety of the commonwealth.

Answer 4

Commissioner

Question 5

According to Section 1 (Definitions): _____ refers to the department of fire services.

Answer 5

Department

Question 6

According to Section 1 (Definitions): _____ refers to the division of fire safety of the department of fire services.

Answer 6

Division

Question 7

According to Section 1 (Definitions): ____ _ _ __ ___ refers to the chief executive officer of the fire department in a city, town, fire district, the 104th fire wing fire department, the Devens fire department established pursuant to Chapter 498 of the acts of 1993, or the MA military reservation fire department having such an officer, otherwise the fire commissioner, board of fire commissioners or fire engineers, or commissioner of public safety; and, in towns not having a fire department, the chief engineer, if any, otherwise the chairman of the board of selectment.

Answer 7

Head of the fire department

*basically the fire chief

Question 8

According to Section 1 (Definitions): ___ ___ ___: In towns, including those towns which have adopted a town management form of government, the board of selectmen.

Answer 8

Local Licensing Authority

• “Provided, that in any town having over 20,000 inhabitants, an unpaid licensing board of 3 members may be appointed or designated by the BOS to act as the licensing authority in issuing licenses for garages for not more than TWO automobiles or motor vehicles.

Question 9

According to Section 1 (Definitions): ____ refers to the state fire marshal or his designee.

Answer 9

Marshal

Question 10

According to Section 1 (Definitions): ____ refers to the board of fire prevention regulations established under Section 4 of Chapter 22D.

Answer 10

Board

Question 11

According to Section 1 (Definitions): ____ refers to a combination of materials assembled at a fixed location to give support or shelter, such as a building, framework, retaining wall, tent, reviewing stand, platform, bin, fence, sign, flagpole, mast for radio antenna or the like.

Answer 11

Structure

Question 12

According to Section 2 (Duties of Certain Local Officials): The head of a fire department in a city, town, or district wherein a fire or explosion has destroyed or damaged property shall investigate the cause and circumstances thereof in order to determine if such fire or explosion was caused by carelessness or design, or shall cause such an investigation to be made by a member of the fire department of such city, town or district. They shall begin such investigation ____ after such fire or explosion.

Answer 12

Forthwith

*(ASAP)

Question 13

According to Section 2 (Duties of Certain Local Officials): If an investigation into a fire or explosion determines that the fire or explosion is _______ , the head of the fire department shall immediately notify the marshal.

What 3 instances can fill in the blank to complete this statement?

Answer 13

-The fire or explosion is of suspicious origin
-The fire or explosion is a result of a violation of law
-If he is unable to determine the cause

Question 14

According to Section 2 (Duties of Certain Local Officials): If one of the 3 reasons for immediately notifying the marshal is not met, all other fires or explosions by which a loss is sustained shall, within __ hours, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, be reported in writing to the marshal.

Answer 14

48

Question 15

According to Section 2 (Duties of Certain Local Officials): Reports required by this section shall be on forms furnished by the ______ and shall contain a statement of all facts relating to the cause and origin of the fire or explosion that can be ascertained, the extent of damage thereof, the insurance upon the property damaged, and other information as may be required.

Answer 15

The Department (DFS!)

Question 16

According to Section 2A (Notice of Unauthorized Ignition of Fire Within Public or Private Schools or on School Grounds; Submission of Report by School Principal): The PRINCIPAL of any public or private school that provides instruction to pupils in any of grades 1 to 12, shall IMMEDIATELY report any incident involving the unauthorized ignition of any fire within the school building or on school grounds to:

Answer 16

The local fire department

Question 17

According to Section 2A (Notice of Unauthorized Ignition of Fire Within Public or Private Schools or on School Grounds; Submission of Report by School Principal): The principal shall submit a WRITTEN report of the incident to ________ within ___ hours on a form furnished by the DFS.

Answer 17

The head of the fire department within 24 hours

Question 18

According to Section 2A (Notice of Unauthorized Ignition of Fire Within Public or Private Schools or on School Grounds; Submission of Report by School Principal): The report from the principal shall be filed without regard to the extent of the fire of whether there was a response by the fire department. The head of the fire department shall report such incident to the marshal:

Answer 18

In accordance with Section 2.

Question 19

According to Section 4 (Persons Authorized to Enter and Inspect Premises of Institutions; Reports): The marshal, the head of the fire department, or any person to whom the marshal or the head of the fire department may delegate the authority…. may enter _______ any building or other premises, or any ship or vessel, to make inspection or investigation, without being held or deemed to be guilty of trespass.

Answer 19

At any reasonable hour

Question 20

According to Section 4 (Persons Authorized to Enter and Inspect Premises of Institutions; Reports): The marshal or the head of the fire department to whom he may delegate authority, shall make an inspection every ____ months of institutions as defined by the state building code, licensed by and under the supervision of the DPH, or licensed by the department of public welfare, and shall make a report of such inspection to each such department on forms submitted to the marshal by such department for this purpose.

Answer 20

THREE

(quarterly inspections)

Question 21

According to Section 5 (Entry Upon Premises and Removal of Combustible Materials; Conditions to be Remedied; Penalty): Upon a complaint, the marshal or the head of the fire department (or anyone they delegate their authority to IN WRITING), shall enter into buildings and upon premises at ANY REASONABLE HOUR, to make an investigation as to the existence of conditions likely to cause fire. They shall, IN WRITING, order such conditions to be remedied, as well as any accumulation of combustible rubbish that may become dangerous as a fire menace or as an obstacle to ingress/egress. Notice of such order shall be served upon the owner by the fire or police department. If said order is not complied with within ___ hours, the person making such order or his designee, may enter into such building or premises and remove such materials or abate such conditions at the EXPENSE OF THE OWNER.

Answer 21

24

(They have 24 hours to fix the situation, then we can send someone in to do the work at the expense of the owner)

Question 22

According to Section 5 (Entry Upon Premises and Removal of Combustible Materials; Conditions to be Remedied; Penalty): Any such owner or occupant who fails to comply with said order (for removal of combustible rubbish or obstacles to easy ingress/egress) shall be punished by a fine of not more than __ dollars for each consecutive __ hours during which such failure or refusal to comply continues.

Answer 22

Not more than $50 for each consecutive 48 hours

($50 every 2 days until the situation is fixed/resolved)

Question 23

According to Section 6 (Neglect or Refusal of Officers to Comply with Sections 2-5): Any city, town, or district officer who willfully neglects or refuses to comply with any duty or requirement imposed upon him by the preceding sections shall be punished by a fine of not less than __ dollars nor more than ___ dollars.

Answer 23

Not less than $25, nor more than $200

(for failure to do your job for any reason)

Question 24

According to Section 9 (Rules and Regulations Relative to Explosives and Inflammable Materials): The BOARD shall make rules and regulations for the keeping, storage, use, manufacture, sale, handling, transportation or other disposition of (gunpowder, dynamite, etc.) and may prescribe the location, materials, and construction of buildings to be used for any of the said purposes. Such rules and regulations shall require these persons to make reports to ______ so that the quantity and location thereof will always be a matter of authentic record.

Answer 24

The department

Question 25

According to Section 9 (Rules and Regulations Relative to Explosives and Inflammable Materials): Each city or town shall submit a copy of each such ordinance to THE BOARD within __ days after the passage thereof.

Answer 25

10

(each city/tow makes its own by-law, then has to submit it to the board within 10 days of passage)

Question 26

According to Section 9 (Rules and Regulations Relative to Explosives and Inflammable Materials): Any ordinance shall not take effect until it is approved by the board, except that any such ordinance or by-law that has not been approved or disapproved by the board within __ days after the receipt thereof shall e deemed to have been APPROVED.

Answer 26

90

(Any ordinance or by-law not approved or disapproved by the board after 90 days = approved)

Question 27

According to Section 10 (Rules and Regulations Relative to Fire Prevention; Public Hearings): The board shall hold public hearing on the first THURSDAY in ___ and ___ in each year, on petitions for changes in the rules and regulations formulated by it.

Answer 27

MAY and OCTOBER

Question 28

According to Section 10 (Rules and Regulations Relative to Fire Prevention; Public Hearings): Aside from their regulation semi-annual meetings, the board may decide to hold additional meetings, so long as they advertise them at least __ days before said hearing.

Answer 28

10

Question 29

According to Section 10B (Penalty for Violation of Rules or Regulations of Board): Any person who knowingly violates any rule or regulation made by the board of fire prevention regulations shall, except as otherwise provided, be punished by a fine of NOT LESS THAN ___ dollars NOR MORE THAN ___ dollars.

Answer 29

Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000

(Fine of $100-$1,000)

Question 30

According to Section 10C (Alteration, Repair or Installation of Oil Burners; Necessity of Certificate; Exceptions): No person shall alter, repair or install any oil burning equipment, except for _______, unless he holds a certificate granted by an examiner for the certification of oil burner technicians.

Answer 30

Electrical wiring and connections

Question 31

According to Section 10C (Alteration, Repair or Installation of Oil Burners; Necessity of Certificate; Exceptions): The cleaning of an oil burner ____ or ____ or the cleaning/replacement of a ______, shall be done by the owner or manager of a building, or an employee of the owner or manager, without a certificate.

Answer 31

The cleaning of an oil burner strainer or nozzle

OR

The cleaning or replacement of a photo cell

Question 32

According to Section 10D (Application for Certificate as Oil Burner Technician; Application; Fees; Term of Certificate; Examination; Electrical Work): Any person who has attained __ years of age may make application to the department for a certificate as an oil burner technician. Application for such certification shall not be made more often than once in __ days. A fee shall accompany EACH application; fee is determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of Section 3B of Chapter 7 for the filing thereof.

Answer 32

18 years of age

Applications no more than once every 30 days

Question 33

According to Section 10D (Application for Certificate as Oil Burner Technician; Application; Fees; Term of Certificate; Examination; Electrical Work): Within ______ after the date of receipt of his application, the applicant shall be examined as to his experience and ability to alter, repair, and install oil burning equipment.

Answer 33

One Month

Question 34

According to Section 10D (Application for Certificate as Oil Burner Technician; Application; Fees; Term of Certificate; Examination; Electrical Work): Said certificate shall be valid through the commonwealth until the date of birth of the licensee occurring more than __ months but not more than __ months after the effective date of such license and may be renewed within __ years after its expiration WITHOUT EXAMINATION upon the payment of a renewal fee.

Answer 34

More than 12 months but not more than 24 months

May be renewed within 2 years after its expiration without examination

**Someone gets approved for a certificate on 3/17/20
His birthday is 3/10
He needs to renew his certification when?

(3/10/22)

Question 35

According to Section 10D (Application for Certificate as Oil Burner Technician; Application; Fees; Term of Certificate; Examination; Electrical Work): A notice of the date of expiration of a license shall, at least __ days prior to such date, be sent to the licensee.

Answer 35

30

Question 36

According to Section 23 (Keeping and Use of Inflammable Fluids; Permit Fee): No volatile fluid exceeding _____ contained in an approved safety can, and no non-volatile fluid exceeding _____ for domestic use shall be stored in ANY PART of ANY BUILDING used for habitation.

Answer 36

No volatile fluid over 1 quart, no non-volatile fluid over 10 gallons can be stored INSIDE THE BUILDING

Question 37

According to Section 23 (Keeping and Use of Inflammable Fluids; Permit Fee): No volatile fluid exceeding _____ contained in an approved safety can, and no non-volatile fluid exceeding _____ shall be kept, used, or stored within __ feet of any building used for habitation.

*What are the exceptions?

Answer 37

No volatile fluids over 1 gallon, no non-volatile fluids over 30 gallons…. within 50 feet of any building used for habitation

EXCEPT in the tank of an automobile, motor boat, or stationary engine.

Question 38

According to Section 23 (Keeping and Use of Inflammable Fluids; Permit Fee): A fee of NOT MORE THAN ______ may be charged for any permit granted under the authority of this section.

Answer 38

Fifty cents

Question 39

According to Section 24 (Keeping and Handling of Fire Menace Material; Carpenter or Paint Shop in Habitation): No part of any building nor that part of any lot with ___ feet of any building so used shall, except as permitted by Section 23, be used for the storage, keeping or handling of any article or material that is or may become dangerous to the public safety as a fire menace, and no part of any such building shall be used as a carpenter shop or paint shop, nor for the storage, keeping or handling of excelsior, shavings, sawdust, cotton, paper stock, feathers or rags.

Answer 39

50 feet

Question 40

According to Section 26B (Automatic Fire Warning and Smoke Detection Systems in Certain Buildings; Appeals): Any building or structure NOT EXCEEDING ___ feet in height above the mean grade erected or substantially altered to be occupied for residential purposes shall be protected with an approved automatic fire warning system in according with the provisions of the state building code.

Answer 40

75 feet in height

Question 41

According to Section 26B (Automatic Fire Warning and Smoke Detection Systems in Certain Buildings; Appeals): The _______ as defined in Section 1 shall enforce the provisions of this section.

Answer 41

Head of the fire department

Question 42

According to Section 26B (Automatic Fire Warning and Smoke Detection Systems in Certain Buildings; Appeals): Whoever disagrees with the fire department’s interpretation may, within ___ days after the service of notice thereof, appeal to the board of appeals as provided in the state building code and Section 23 of Chapter 23B.

Answer 42

Within 45 days

Question 43

According to Section 26C (Automatic Smoke or Heat Detectors for Apartment Houses not Otherwise Regulated): Apartment houses containing ___ or more dwelling units, hotels, boarding or lodging houses, or family hotels which are not regulated by Section 26A or 26B shall be equipped with automatic smoke or heat detectors as provided by the rules and regulation of the board of fire prevention regulations.

Answer 43

Six or more dwelling units

Question 44

According to Section 26C (Automatic Smoke or Heat Detectors for Apartment Houses not Otherwise Regulated): The _______ as defined in Section 1 shall enforce the provisions of this section.

Answer 44

Head of the fire department

*NOTE- there is NO APPEAL for this section

Question 45

According to Section 26D (Definitions Applicable to Residential Smoke Detectors): “Approved monitored BATTERY POWER smoke detector” shall be a smoke detector which is activated by a battery power source provided that the battery is monitored to assure that the following conditions are met:

(a) a distinctive audible trouble signal is given before the battery is incapable of operating the device for alarm purposes, and that such audible trouble signal is produced at least once _______ for __ consecutive days.

(b) the unit is capable of producing an alarm signal for at least __ continuous minutes at the battery voltage at which a trouble signal is normally obtained, followed by __ days of trouble signal operation.

(c) the monitored batteries meeting these specifications are CLEARLY identified on the unit near __________.

Answer 45

(a) at least once every minute for 7 consecutive days

(b) at least 4 consecutive minutes, followed by 7 days of trouble signal operation

(c) near the battery compartment

Question 46

According to Section 26D (Definitions Applicable to Residential Smoke Detectors): “Approved PRIMARY POWER smoke detector” shall be a smoke detector which is activated by being permanently wired to a source of AC electric power or connected to a source of AC electric power by a UL approved cord with a strain relief and plug retainer; provided, that:

(a) all power supplies shall be sufficient to operate the alarm signal for at least __ continuous minutes

(b) all such detector systems shall be installed in accordance with the _________.

Answer 46

(a) 4 consecutive minutes

(b) Massachusetts Electrical Code

Question 47

According to Section 26D (Definitions Applicable to Residential Smoke Detectors): “____ ____” refers to a common corridor or space separately enclosed which provides common access to the required exitways of the residential building or structure.

Answer 47

Common Hallway

Question 48

According to Section 26D (Definitions Applicable to Residential Smoke Detectors): “____ ____ ____” refers to the area or areas of the dwelling unit in which the bedrooms, or sleeping rooms, are located. Bedrooms, or sleeping rooms, separated by other use areas such as kitchens or living rooms, but not bathrooms, shall be considered as such.

Answer 48

Separate Sleeping Area

Question 49

According to Section 26E (Municipal Option for Smoke Detectors in Residential Buildings or Structures):

(a) All ONE and TWO family dwellings occupied in whole or in part for RESIDENTIAL purposes and not regulated by Section 26A or 26B shall be equipped with:

Answer 49

Approved Smoke Detectors

Question 50

According to Section 26E (Municipal Option for Smoke Detectors in Residential Buildings or Structures):

(a) owners of one and two story residential dwellings shall installed either an approved monitored battery smoke detector or an approved primary power smoke detector on ________ of habitation and on the ______.

Answer 50

Each level of habitation AND on the basement floor

Question 51

According to Section 26E (Municipal Option for Smoke Detectors in Residential Buildings or Structures):

(a) owners of one and two story residential dwellings shall install approved smoke detectors in the following manner: On the ____ of each stairway leading to the floor above; near the base of, but not within each ______; and an approved smoke detector shall be installed outside each ________.

Answer 51

On the ceiling of each stairway
Near the base of, but not within each stairway
Outside each separate sleeping area

Question 52

According to Section 26E (Municipal Option for Smoke Detectors in Residential Buildings or Structures):

(b) Buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and containing NOT LESS THAN 3 NOR MORE THAN 5 (3-5) units shall be equipped with approved smoke detectors. Owners shall install either a battery powered or primary power smoke detector outside _________.

Answer 52

Each separate sleeping area

Question 53

According to Section 26E (Municipal Option for Smoke Detectors in Residential Buildings or Structures):

(b) Buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and containing NOT LESS THAN 3 NOR MORE THAN 5 (3-5) units shall have a series of _______ approved primary power smoke detectors in ALL ________ and ______ .

Answer 53

Interconnected approved primary power smoke detectors in ALL common hallways and basements

Question 54

According to Section 26F (Residential Buildings to be Equipped With Smoke Detectors Upon Sale or Transfer): All buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and not regulated by Section 26A, 26B, or 26C shall, upon the SALE or TRANSFER of such building or structure, be equipped by the ____ with approved smoke detectors as provided in Section 26E.

The _______ shall enforce the provisions of this section.

Answer 54

Shall be equipped by the SELLER

The head of the fire department shall enforce

Question 55

According to Section 26F 1/2 (Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required in Certain Residential Structures; Regulation; Inspections; Enforcement): (a) every dwelling, building, or structure that is used in whole or in part for residential purposes that either (1) contains fossil-fuel burning equipment or (2) incorporates enclosed parking within its structure… shall be equipped BY THE OWNER with working, approved carbon monoxide alarms that are operational ______. The owner shall maintain and replace batteries annually thereafter to insure their continued operability.

Answer 55

At the beginning of any rental period.

Question 56

According to Section 26F 1/2 (Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required in Certain Residential Structures; Regulation; Inspections; Enforcement): (d) The state building code may impose _____ carbon monoxide alarm requirements for ___ construction or dwellings, buildings, or structures substantially renovated so as to constitute the equivalent of ___ construction.

Answer 56

May impose stricter CO alarm requirements for NEW construction.

Question 57

According to Section 26G (Automatic Sprinkler Systems Required for Buildings and Structures Totaling More Than 7,500 Gross Square Feet): Every building or structure, including any additions or major alterations thereto, which totals in the aggregate, more than 7,500 gross square feet in floor area shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers. Not required unless sufficient water and water pressure exists. The gross square footage shall include the sum total of the combined floor areas for all floor levels, _____, sub-basements, and _____, in the aggregate, measured from the outside walls, irrespective of the existence of interior fire walls, floors and ceilings.

Answer 57

The sum totals of the combined floor areas for all floor levels, basements, sub-basements, and additions, in aggregate.

Question 58

According to Section 26G (Automatic Sprinkler Systems Required for Buildings and Structures Totaling More Than 7,500 Gross Square Feet): Automatic suppressant or sprinkler systems shall NOT be required in rooms or areas of a _________ equipment building when such rooms or areas are protected with an automatic fire alarm system.

Answer 58

Telephone Central Office

Question 59

According to Section 26G (Automatic Sprinkler Systems Required for Buildings and Structures Totaling More Than 7,500 Gross Square Feet): Sprinkler systems shall not be required in open-air parking structures, defined as: buildings, structures, or portions thereof, used for parking motor vehicles and having NOT LESS THAN ___% of the total wall area open to atmosphere at each level, utilizing at least ___ sides of the structure.

Answer 59

Not less than 25% of the total wall area open to atmosphere at each level

Utilizing at least 2 sides of the structure

Question 60

According to Section 26G (Automatic Sprinkler Systems Required for Buildings and Structures Totaling More Than 7,500 Gross Square Feet): Whoever is aggrieved by the head of the fire department’s decision may, within __ days after the service of notice thereof, appeal from such interpretation, order, requirement, direction, or failure to act to the automatic sprinkler appeals board as provided in Section 201 of Chapter 6.

Answer 60

45

Question 61

According to Section 26G (Automatic Sprinkler Systems Required for Buildings and Structures Totaling More Than 7,500 Gross Square Feet): The board may grant a reasonable waiver from the provisions of this section, or may allow the installation of a reasonable alternative or modified system of automatic sprinkler upon reviewing the characteristics of buildings that have _____ or _____ significance.

Answer 61

Architectural or Historical

Question 62

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): The term “adequate system of automatic sprinklers” shall include:
(1) a working automatic sprinkler system
(2) fire alarm system control equipment which provides notice of an emergency within a place of assembly
(3) adequate monitoring of and reporting of any activation of the automatic sprinkler system and fire alarm equipment, in according with the state building code in effect _______ of such system and equipment.

Answer 62

At the time of installation

Question 63

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): Every building or structure, or portions thereof, of public assembly, with a capacity of ___ persons or more, that is designed or used for occupancy as a nightclub, dance hall, discotheque, bar, or for similar entertainment purposes… (a) which is existing, or (b) for which an approved building permit was issued before ________ (date), shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers.

Answer 63

Capacity of 100 or more

Permit issued before December 1, 2004

Question 64

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): Any owner of a business designed or used for occupancy as a nightclub, dance hall, discotheque, bar, or for similar entertainment purposes to which the 2nd paragraph does not apply (capacity of 100 persons or more, existing structure, building permit issued before 12/1/04).. shall install a system of automatic sprinklers within the building or structure if the business:

*2 answers

Answer 64

(a) violates the maximum capacity of the building or structure TWO OR MORE times during a 12 MONTH period.

(b) violates the maximum capacity of the building or structure by a number GREATER THAN 1.5x one time

Question 65

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): Any owner of a building or structure required to install automatic sprinklers as a result of capacity violations shall do so within _____ of being cited for such violation, and shall be responsible for the FULL costs of installation.

Answer 65

One year

Question 66

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): Any business owner cited for violating the maximum capacity for his place of business shall be subject to a $_____ fine for a FIRST OR SECOND offense.

A THIRD such offense shall result in:

Answer 66

1st or 2nd offense = $10,000 fine

3rd offense = business owner losing his license to operate in the commonwealth, and all food, entertainment and other licenses associated with his business.

Question 67

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): This section shall NOT apply to a place of assembly within a building, structure, or portions thereof used principally as a:

*7 answers

Answer 67

-House of worship
-Restaurant
-Lecture hall
-Auditorium
-State or local government building
-Educational function facility
-Other similar place of assembly

Question 68

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): TEMPORARY use of a building or structure for these uses may be allowed if:

Answer 68

A permit is issued by the head of the fire department (in consultation with the local building inspector)

Question 69

According to Section 26G 1/2 (Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Adequate System of Automatic Sprinklers): Whoever is aggrieved by the order of the head of the fire department may, within __ days after the service of notice, appeal from such interpretation to the automatic sprinkler appeals board.

Answer 69

45

Question 70

According to Section 26H (Lodging or Boarding Houses; Automatic Sprinkler Systems): In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section (each city/town adopts this individually), every lodging house or boarding house shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers. For the purposes of this section, “lodging house” or “boarding house” shall mean a house where lodgings are let to __ or more persons not within the second degree of kindred to the person conducting it, but shall NOT include fraternity houses or dormitories, rest homes or group residences licensed and regulated by agencies of the commonwealth.

Answer 70

Six

Question 71

According to Section 26H (Lodging or Boarding Houses; Automatic Sprinkler Systems): Any lodging or boarding house subject to the provisions of this section shall be equipped with automatic sprinklers within ___ years after acceptance of this act by a city or town.

Answer 71

Five

Question 72

According to Section 26H (Lodging or Boarding Houses; Automatic Sprinkler Systems): Whoever is aggrieved by the head of the fire department’s order under the provisions of this section, may within ___ days appeal from such interpretation to the board of appeals of the fire safety commission.

Answer 72

45

Question 73

According to Section 26I (Automatic Sprinkler Systems in New or Rehabilitated Multiple Dwelling Units): Any new construction building or building rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction and occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and containing not less than ____ dwelling units, shall be equipped with an approved system of automatic sprinklers.

*including but not limited to: lodging houses, boarding houses, fraternity houses, dormitories, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, hotels, motels, group residences, etc.

Answer 73

FOUR

Question 74

According to Section 26I (Automatic Sprinkler Systems in New or Rehabilitated Multiple Dwelling Units): Owners of buildings with approved and properly maintained installations of automatic sprinkler systems may be eligible for:

Answer 74

Rate reduction on fire insurance

Question 75

According to Section 28 (Rules and Regulations to Prevent Fire Hazards and Fires): The board shall make such rules and regulations, and the head of the fire department shall make such orders or rules not inconsistent therewith, as may be necessary to promulgate a comprehensive fire safety code for the following purposes:

3 answers

Answer 75

(a) to prevent or remedy any condition in or about any building, structure, or other premises or any ship or vessel which may tend to become a fire hazard or to cause a fire

(b) to provide adequate fire safety requirements for the protection of the public in the event of a fire in or about any building, structure, or other premises or any ship or vessel, including the regulation or fire drills for theaters, schools, hospitals, and elderly housing complexes

(c) to provide for the safe storage, use, handling, and manufacturing of corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, toxic materials, or poisonous gases

Question 76

According to Section 27 (Penalty for Failure to Comply With Order of Marshal): Any owner of a building who, within ___ months after having received an order from the marshal under Section 26, fails to comply with the requirement of such order shall be punished by a fine of not more than $____.

Answer 76

Within 6 months

Fine of not more than $1,000

Question 77

According to Section 27A (Shut off, Disconnection, Obstruction, Removal or Destruction of Fire Protection Devices; Permit; Violation of Statute; Enforcement): No person shall shut off, disconnect, obstruct, remove or destroy, or cause or permit to be shut off, disconnected, obstructed, removed or destroyed, any part of any sprinkler system, water main, hydrant, or other device used for fire protection or CO detection and alarm in any building owned, leased, or occupied by such person or under his control or supervision, without first procuring:

Answer 77

A written permit to do so from the head of the fire department.

Question 78

According to Section 27A (Shut off, Disconnection, Obstruction, Removal or Destruction of Fire Protection Devices; Permit; Violation of Statute; Enforcement): This section shall NOT prevent the temporary shutting off or disconnection or partial removal of such a system, main, hydrant, or other device for the purpose of _______ or _______; provided, however, that the head of the fire department is notified IMMEDIATELY of such emergency action. The head of the fire department shall also be notified when it is placed back in service.

Answer 78

For the purpose of:
(a) making necessary repairs or
(b) preventing freezing or other property damage

Question 79

According to Section 27A (Shut off, Disconnection, Obstruction, Removal or Destruction of Fire Protection Devices; Permit; Violation of Statute; Enforcement): Violation of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than _____ or by a fine of not more than $_____, or both.

Answer 79

Imprisonment for not more than 1 year
Fine of not more than $1,000
Or BOTH

Question 80

According to Section 28A (Reports of Violations of State Building Code): The head of the fire department or any person designated by him who, in the performance of his official duties, observes any condition which he BELIEVES to be a violation of any provision of the states building code or any amendments thereto, shall report the same to:

Answer 80

The authority charged with the enforcement of such provision.

(You are obligated to report any suspected violations)

Question 81

According to Section 30A (Unlawful Tampering With Notice of Violation; Punishment): Whoever unlawfully tampers with, changes, mutilates, destroys, or otherwise removes, from a building or structure, ANY notice of violation affixed under the provisions in Section 30, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $___ or by imprisonment in jail for not more than ____, or by BOTH such fine and imprisonment.

Answer 81

Fine of not more than $50
Imprisonment in jail for not more than 1 month
Or both

Question 82

According to Section 33 (Duties and Powers of Marshal): The marshal shall study fire hazard and fire prevention, hear suggestions and complaints from all cities and towns, advise with the officers of such cities and towns to make suggestions to the general court and to the cities and town looking to the improvement of laws, ordinances and by-laws relating to fire departments, construction of buildings, building or fire limits, use and occupation of building and other premises, protection of existing buildings, fire escapes and other life-saving devices, segregation and licensing of trades dangerous by reason of fire hazard, and all other matters relating to fire prevention and fire hazard.

The marshal may order the head of the fire department to assist, in his jurisdiction and may order the director of the division of fire safety to assist, in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be liable to a fine of $___, or, in case of a continuing offence after notice of such violation, to a fine of not more than $____ for EVERY DAY during which the violation continues.

Answer 82

Fine of $100

or

Fine of not more than $100 for every day during which the violation continues

Question 83

According to Section 39 (Sale, Possession of Fireworks Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalty): The punishment for SELLING fireworks is a fine of not less than $____ nor more than $____ or by imprisonment for not more than _____ or BOTH.

Answer 83

Fine of $100-$1,000
Imprisonment for not more than 1 year
Or both

Question 84

According to Section 39 (Sale, Possession of Fireworks Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalty): The punishment for POSSESSING/USING fireworks is a fine of not less than $___ nor more than $____.

Answer 84

Fine of $10-$100

Question 85

According to Section 39 (Sale, Possession of Fireworks Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalty): The term “fireworks” as used here shall NOT include toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices in which paper caps or plastic caps containing ______ grains or less of explosive compound are used, IF they are so constructed that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion; or toy pistol paper caps or plastic caps which contain less than _______ grains of explosive mixture, the sale and use of which shall be permitted at all times.

Answer 85

Paper caps or plastic caps containing 25 hundredths grains or less of explosive COMPOUND

Toy pistol paper caps or plastic caps which contain less than 20 hundredths grains of explosive MIXTURE

Question 86

According to Section 39 (Sale, Possession of Fireworks Prohibited; Exceptions; Penalty): This section shall not apply to:

*9 answers

Answer 86

(1) the sale of any fireworks to be shipped directly out of the commonwealth
(2) persons having obtained a permit for a supervised display of fireworks
(3) the sale of flares, lanterns, or fireworks for use by railroads, railways, boats, motor vehicles, or other transportation agencies
(4) the sale or use of blank cartridges for a duly licensed show or theatre or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports, or to the sale of special blank cartridges and their use in the proper operation of industrial tools and equipment only
(5) experiments at a factory for explosives
(6) the sale of blank cartridges for the use of the militia or any organization of war veterans or other organizations authorized by law to parade in public, a color guard armed with firearms
(7) teaching the use of firearms by experts
(8) the sale of shells for firearms, cartridges, or gunpowder in the connection of hunting of game or in target practice with firearms
(9) farmers and fruit growers who have obtained a permit for use of firecrackers to control damage to their crops by birds

Question 87

According to Section 46 (Inflammable Stove Polish Prohibited with Exception of Foundry Paste; Penalty): No person shall manufacture, store, keep for sale, sell or transport any compound for use as a stove polish containing any liquid or compound which will emit a gas that will flash at a temperature of less than ____*F.

Answer 87

Less than 140*F

Question 88

According to Section 46 (Inflammable Stove Polish Prohibited with Exception of Foundry Paste; Penalty): Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $___ or by imprisonment for not more than ____, or both.

Answer 88

Fine of not more than $500
Imprisonment for not more than 6 months
Or both

Question 89

According to Section 52 (Matches Kept for Sale or Use in Store): Whoever keeps matches for sale or use in any store unless the same are in unbroken cases or in a metal or other fireproof receptacle with the cover closed, except when it is necessary to obtain access thereto, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $____.

Answer 89

Fine of not more than $50

Question 90

According to Section 58 (Issuance of Certificates for Installation and Servicing Fire Extinguishing Systems): The board may make such rules and regulations as it deems suitable for the issuance of various types and classes of certificates for the following:

*3 answers

Answer 90

(a) a FIRM engages in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing and servicing fixed fire extinguishment systems
(b) an EMPLOYEE of firms engaged in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing and servicing fixed fire extinguishment systems who does the servicing
(c) a FIRM performing hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers

Question 91

According to Section 58 (Issuance of Certificates for Installation and Servicing Fire Extinguishing Systems): The provisions of this section shall NOT apply to the following:

*5 answers

Answer 91

(a) the filling or charging of a portable fire extinguisher BY THE MANUFACTURER prior to its initial sale
(b) the servicing by a firm of ITS OWN portable extinguishers or fixed systems by its own personnel specially trained for such servicing
(c) the installation or servicing of WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEMS installed in compliance with the State Building Code
(d) firms engaged in the selling at wholesale or retail of portable fire extinguishers BUT NOT engaged in the installation or recharging of them
(e) fire departments recharging portable fire extinguishers as a public service where NO CHARGE is made (the member of the FD must be trained)

Question 92

According to Section 59 (Affixed Identification Numbers on Homes, Condominiums, and Business Establishments): Every building in the commonwealth shall have affixed thereto a number representing the address of such building. Said number shall be of a nature and size and shall be situated on the building so that, to the extent practicable, it is visible from:

Answer 92

The nearest street or road providing vehicular access to such building.