MGL 148 26E-59 Flashcards
Section 26E Municipal option for smoke detectors in residential buildings or structures
all one or two dwellings occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and not regulated by section 26a or 26n shall be equipped with approved smoke detectors either battery powered or primary powered
all 3-5 dwelling units must have primary powered smoke in common areas
Section 26F residential buildings to be equipped with smoke detectors upon sale or transfer
Upon sale or transfer of such building or structure be equipped by the seller with approved smoke detectors as provided in section 26E
Section 26F 1/2 Carbon monoxide required in certain residential structures regulation inspections enforcement
Every dwelling building or structure contains fossil fuel burning equipment or incorporates enclosed parking within its structure shall be equipped by the owner with working approved carbon monoxide alarms
Upon sale or transfer be inspected for compliance with requirements
the state building code may impose stricter carbon monoxide alarm requirements for new construction or dwellings buildings or structures substantially renovated so as to constitute the equivalent of new constructions
Section 26G Automatic sprinkler systems required for buildings and structures totaling more than 7500 gross square feet
every building or structure which totals in the aggregate more than 7500 gross square feet shall be protected through out with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of state building code
This section shall not apply to buildings used for agricultural purposes as defined in section one
Whoever is aggrieved by the head of the fire department may within 45 days after appeal to the automatic sprinkler appeals board
Section 26G 1/2 Nightclubs dance halls discotheques bars adequate system of automatic sprinklers
Every building or structure with capacity of 100 persons or more which is existing or for which an approved building permit was issued before December 1,2004 shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the state building code
violates the maximum capacity 2 or more times during a 12 month period or violates the maximum capacity number greater than 1/2 of such maximum once must update to automatic sprinklers
any owner shall do so within 1 year of being cited for such violation shall be responsible for full cost of installation.
fines subjected to 10,000 first or second offense third offense shall result in the business owner losing his license to operate in the commonwealth.
inspector is the building inspector
whoever aggrieved may appeal within 45 days after to the automatic sprinkler appeals board
Section 26H Lodging or boarding houses automatic sprinkler systems
Every lodging house or boarding house shall be protected throughout with an adequate system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code
whoever is aggrieved can appeal 45 days after to the board of appeals of the fire safety commission
Section 26I Automatic sprinkler systems in new or rehabilitated multiple dwelling units
any building hereafter constructed or hereafter substantially 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 four dwelling units, shall be equipped with an approved system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of state building code
Section 27 Penalty for failure to comply with order marshal
Any owner of building who within six months after having received an order from the marshal under section 26, fails to comply with requirements of such order shall be punished by a fine of not more then 1000 dollars
Section 27A shut off disconnection obstruction removal or destruction of fire protection devices permit report violation of statute enforcement
no person shall shut off disconnect obstruct remove or destroy or cause or permit it of any part of sprinkler system water main hydrant or other device used for fire protection or carbon monoxide detection and alarm in any building
this section shall not prevent the making necessary repairs or preventing freezing or other property damage
However the head of the fire department is notified immediately of such emergency action and notified again when put back in service
Violation shall be punish by imprisonment for not more then 1 year or by fine of not more then 1000 dollars or both
Section 28 Rules and Regs to prevent fire hazards and fires
the board shall make such rules and regs 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 \
(1) prevent or remedy any condition in or about any building structure or other premises or any ship or vessel which may ten to become a fire hazard
(2) To provide adequate safety requirements for the protection of public in the event of a fire in or about any building
(3) To provide for the safe storage use handling and manufacturing of corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials toxic materials or poisonous gases
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 this official duties observes any condition which he believes to be a violation of any provision of the state building code or any amendments thereto, shall report the same to the authority charged with the enforcement of such provision
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 provisions of section 30 shall be punished by a fine of not more then 50 dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more then one month or both
Section 33 Duties and powers of the Marshal
Shall study fire hazard and fire prevention and all matters relating thereto, hear suggestions and advise to all cities and towns and complaints,
the marshal may order the head of a 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
Except as otherwise provided any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be liable to a fine of 100 dollars or in case of continuing offence after notice to fine of not more than one 100 dollars for every day during which the violation continues
Section 39 Sale possession of fireworks prohibited exceptions penalty
No person shall sell or have in his possession which is prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion explosion deflagration or detonation
Whoever shall sell is punished by a fine of not less than 100 dollars nor more than 1000 dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year or both
whoever possession shall be punished by a fine of not less than 10 dollars no more than 100 dollars
the term fireworks shall not include any 25 hundredths grains or less of explosive compound
Section 46 Inflammable stove polish Prohibited with exception of foundry past penalty
No person shall manufacture store keep for sale sell or transport any compund for use as stove polish containing any liquid or compound whatsoever which will emit a gas that will flash at a temperature of less than 140 F
Violates this shall be punished by a fine of no more then 500 dollars or imprisonment for not more then 6 months or both
