Massachusetts § 24 - Keeping and handling of fire menace material; carpenter or paint shop in habitation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24 — Keeping and handling of fire menace material; carpenter or paint shop in habitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24. Keeping and handling of fire menace material; carpenter or paint shop in habitation
Section 24. No part of any building used for habitation nor that part of any lot within fifty feet of any building so used shall, except as permitted by section twenty-three, be used for the storage, keeping or handling of any article or material that is or may become dangerous to the public safety as a fire menace, and no part of any such building shall be used as a carpenter shop or paint shop, nor for the storage, keeping or handling of excelsior, shavings, sawdust, cotton, paper stock, feathers or rags, except under such terms and conditions as the head of the fire department may prescribe in writing.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24 cover?
Section 24 ("Keeping and handling of fire menace material; carpenter or paint shop in habitation") 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 § 24?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 24" (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 § 24 apply to my situation?
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