Massachusetts § 86E - Entry upon premises to enforce Secs. 86A to 86D; orders

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 86E — Entry upon premises to enforce Secs. 86A to 86D; orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 86E. Entry upon premises to enforce Secs. 86A to 86D; orders

Section 86E. The chief of the fire department or any person designated by him may, at all reasonable hours, enter into buildings within their jurisdiction where horses or mules are stabled, or upon premises adjacent thereto, for the purpose of enforcing sections eighty-six A to eighty-six D, inclusive, and if any such official or person so authorized finds the existence of conditions likely to cause a fire in such buildings or on such premises, he shall order such conditions to be remedied. Such order shall be served by delivering the same in hand or by posting the same in a conspicuous place on the building or premises affected thereby.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 86E

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 86E cover?

Section 86E ("Entry upon premises to enforce Secs. 86A to 86D; orders") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 86E?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 86E" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 86E apply to my situation?

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