What are the smoke detector requirements for an apartment building with 3 to 6 units?

Residential Smoke Detector Installations for 3 to 6 Units Existing Structures

Pursuant to Sale or Transfer - M.G.L. 148 section 26F

Installation for Three to Six Units (in Whole or Part Residential)

  • One approved primary power smoke detector shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area.
  • A series of interconnected approved primary power smoke detectors shall be installed in all common hallways and basements.

Regulatory Authority

  • Massachusetts General Laws
    Ch. 22, sec. 14
    Ch. 148, sec. 26E, 26F
  • 527 CMR Board of Fire Prevention Regulations
    1.0 Administration and Enforcement
  • 780 CMR MA State Building Code

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