Massachusetts § 32 - Fire escapes for schoolhouses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32 — Fire escapes for schoolhouses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32. Fire escapes for schoolhouses
Section 32. If a schoolhouse in any city has not been provided with a safe and proper egress or other means of escape from fire, as required by this chapter or by pertinent sections of the state building code, within six months after written notice by the local inspector to the owner, lessee, occupant, or agent in charge thereof, the mayor, for the purpose of conforming to the provisions of this chapter or the state building code relative to egress or other means of escape from fire in schoolhouses, may, upon petition of one hundred citizens or taxpayers in such city, authorize the expenditure upon such schoolhouse of not more than fifteen per cent of the cost thereof, payable from any money in the treasury of that city which is not otherwise appropriated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32 cover?
Section 32 ("Fire escapes for schoolhouses") 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 § 32?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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