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NEWS:
With the heating season approaching, the Municipal Inspections Department would like to remind anyone who is considering using wood or other solid fuels to heat their home to take appropriate measures to ensure safe operation of these units. In addition to the specific requirements for the solid fuel-burning appliance, the State Building Code (780 CMR) and the State Fire Code (527 CMR) have requirements for when and where smoke alarms and CO alarms are required. State law and the Fire Code have required CO detectors retro-fit installed by March 31, 2006 in most residential occupancies.
Also, a building permit must be obtained from the building department prior to installation of any wood or solid fuel appliance. A gas permit is required for the installation of any gas-fired appliance. The building department will inspect the installation and will issue a certificate of use/occupancy for the appliance.
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