MGL Ch. 148

Question 1

Section 26A Automatic sprinklers in high rise buildings; Appeals

Answer 1

• Any building over 70 ft above mean grade must have sprinkler protection
• Not required in patient rooms
• Appeal within 45 days

Question 2

Section 37

• Tanks for storage of fluids
• Penalty
• Annual inspection
• Fee

Answer 2

• No more than 10,000 gallons other than water unless located underground
• Fine: not less than 50, no more than 1000
• Inspected annually
• Owner and user notified not less than 14 day prior

Question 3

Section 2

• Duties of certain local officials

Answer 3

• Fires of suspicious origin or violation of law; must notify the marshal immediately
• All other fires; must notify within 48 hours excluding sundays and holidays

Question 4

Section 5

• Entry upon premises and removal of combustible materials
• Conditions to be remedied
• Penalty

Answer 4

• If not complied within 24 hours; items may be removed
• Fine of not more than $50 for each consecutive 48 hours during which failure or refusal to comply continues

Question 5

Section 23

Keeping and Use of Inflammable Fluids

Permit

Fee

Answer 5

• Volatile fluid = 1 quart
• Non-volatile fluid = 10 gallons
• 30 gallons = non volatile unless in a car within 50 ft of habitation
• 1 gallon = volatile within 50 ft

Question 6

Section 26G

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Required for Buildings and Structures Totaling More Than 7,500 square feet

Answer 6

Any building totaling more than 7,500 gross square feet shall be protected by automatic sprinklers

Question 7

Tanks for storage of fluids

Answer 7

• No more than 10,000 gallons; Other than water
• Permit from Marshal
• Inspected annually
• notified 14 days prior to inspection