Massachusetts § 86D - Pails of water and sand in buildings used for stables
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 86D — Pails of water and sand in buildings used for stables, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 86D. Pails of water and sand in buildings used for stables
Section 86D. On every floor of a building not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, where horses or mules are stabled, there shall be kept in accessible locations and filled at all times, four pails of water and one pail of sand, for each one thousand square feet of floor space, to be used for no other purpose than extinguishing fires and to be so marked.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 86D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 86D cover?
Section 86D ("Pails of water and sand in buildings used for stables") 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 § 86D?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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