Massachusetts § 26F - Residential buildings or structures; equipping with smoke detectors upon sale or transfer
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 26F — Residential buildings or structures; equipping with smoke detectors upon sale or transfer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26F. Residential buildings or structures; equipping with smoke detectors upon sale or transfer
Section 26F. All buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and not regulated by sections twenty-six A, twenty-six B or twenty-six C shall, upon the sale or transfer of such building or structure, be equipped by the seller with approved smoke detectors as provided in section twenty-six E.
The head of the fire department shall enforce the provisions of this section. The provisions of section thirty shall not apply to this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26F cover?
Section 26F ("Residential buildings or structures; equipping with smoke detectors upon sale or transfer") 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 § 26F?
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