Massachusetts § 43 - Fire escape affixed by joint owner, lessee or occupant; projection over highway or right of way
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 43 — Fire escape affixed by joint owner, lessee or occupant; projection over highway or right of way, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43. Fire escape affixed by joint owner, lessee or occupant; projection over highway or right of way
Section 43. If a building is owned, leased or occupied, jointly or in severalty, any owner, lessee or occupant may affix to any part of the outside wall of such building any means of egress or of escape from fire specified and described by an inspector, notwithstanding the objection of any other such owner, lessee or occupant; and such means of egress or of escape may project over the highway, or over a right of way for a distance not exceeding one half the width of the right of way.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 43
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 43 cover?
Section 43 ("Fire escape affixed by joint owner, lessee or occupant; projection over highway or right of way") 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 § 43?
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