Massachusetts § 87 - Standardization of fire fighting equipment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 87 — Standardization of fire fighting equipment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87. Standardization of fire fighting equipment
Section 87. The department of fire services may make rules and regulations providing for the standardization throughout the commonwealth of threads on fire hose couplings, fittings and hydrant outlets for public fire protection. The state fire marshal shall prepare said rules and regulations, and they shall take effect subject to section thirty-seven of chapter thirty when approved by said commissioner and by the governor and council and on such dates as they may fix.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 87
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 87 cover?
Section 87 ("Standardization of fire fighting equipment") 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.
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