1. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Inspection Requirements for One and Two Family Dwellings Office of the State Fire Marshal Department of Fire Services

2. Presentation Scope: This program will outline the inspection requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in one and two family dwellings as it relates to MGL c. 148 s. 26F, 26F ½, 527 CMR 31, and 527 CMR 32. Included in the program will be a review of the recently adopted 7th Edition One and Two Family Dwelling Code (780 CMR).

3. Smoke & CO Alarm Inspection Requirements One and Two Family Dwellings Only: Single Family:Duplexes:

4. Smoke & CO Alarm Inspection Requirements The presentation does NOT cover multiple family dwellings:

5. One and Two Family Dwellings Subject to MGL c. 148 s. 26F

6. MGL c. 148 s. 26F Residential buildings or structures; equipping with smoke detectors upon sale or transfer

7. MGL c. 148 s. 26F All buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and not regulated by sections 26A, 26B or 26C shall, upon the sale or transfer of such building or structure, be equipped by the seller with approved smoke detectors as provided in section 26E. The head of the fire department shall enforce the provisions of this section. The provisions of section 30 shall not apply to this section.

8. What are Sections. 26A, 26B, and 26C? What are Sections. 26A, 26B, and 26C? Section 26A:Section 26A: Sprinkler systems in high-rises. Section 26B:Section 26B: – Residential buildings must have a automatic fire warning system as required in the Massachusetts State Building Code (MSBC – 780 CMR). Section 26C:Section 26C: – Smoke/heat detectors in apartment houses containing 6 or more dwelling units, hotels, boarding or lodging houses, or family hotels.

9. MGL c. 148 s. 26B Every building ≤ 70’ in height above the mean grade erected or substantially altered to be occupied for residential purposes shall be protected with an approved automatic fire warning system in accordance with the provisions of the state building code. Such system shall include the features of automatic smoke detection in conjunction with the approved fire detection devices. The head of the fire department as defined in section one shall enforce the provisions of this section.

10. MSBC MSBC was first adopted on January 1 st, 1975. - It was the 2 nd Edition. - There was never a 1 st Edition. Since 1975 there has always been a MSBC in effect. Only residential structures built prior to 1975, and not substantially altered to constitute new are subject to MGL c. 148 s. 26E.

11. MGL c. 148 s. 26E (a) All one and two family dwellings occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and not regulated by section 26A or 26B shall be equipped with approved smoke detectors.

12. MGL c. 148 s. 26E Owners of such buildings or structures shall install either an approved monitored battery powered smoke detector or an approved primary power smoke detector on each level of habitation and on the basement level; provided, however, that the head of the fire department shall allow the installation of approved monitored battery powered smoke detectors.

13. MGL c. 148 s. 26E Such approved smoke detectors shall be installed in the following manner; an approved smoke detector shall be installed on the ceiling of each stairway leading to the floor above, near the base of, but not within each stairway and an approved smoke detector shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area.

14. MGL c. 148 s. 26E Summary Approved smoke detectors shall be installed on: -Each level of habitation. On the ceiling of each stairway leading to the floor above, near the base of, but not within each stairway. -The basement level. On the ceiling of each stairway leading to the floor above, near the base of, but not within each stairway. -Outside each separate sleeping area.

15. MGL c. 148 s. 26D As used in this section and sections 26E and 26F the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:—

16. MGL c. 148 s. 26D Approved monitored battery power smoke detector shall be a smoke detector which is activated by a battery power source provided that the battery is monitored to assure that the following conditions are met: (a) a distinctive audible trouble signal is given before the battery is incapable of operating the device for alarm purposes, and that such audible trouble signal is produced at least once every minute for seven consecutive days, and (b) the unit is capable of producing an alarm signal for at least four continuous minutes at the battery voltage at which a trouble signal is normally obtained followed by seven days of trouble signal operation, and (c) the monitored batteries meeting these specifications are clearly identified on the unit near the battery compartment.

17. MGL c. 148 s. 26D Approved primary power smoke detector shall be a smoke detector which is activated by being permanently wired to a source of alternating current electric power or connected to a source of alternating current electric power by an UL approved cord with a strain relief and plug retainer; provided, that: (a) all power supplies shall be sufficient to operate the alarm signal for at least 4 continuous minutes, and (b) all such detector systems shall be installed in accordance with the Massachusetts Electrical Code.

18. MGL c. 148 s. 26D Separate sleeping area shall mean the area or areas of the dwelling unit in which the bedrooms, or sleeping rooms, are located. Bedrooms, or sleeping rooms, separated by other use areas such as kitchens or living rooms, but not bathrooms, shall be considered as separate sleeping areas.

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25. One and Two Family Dwellings Subject to MGL c. 148 s. 26F½

26. MGL c. 148 s. 26F½ a) Every dwelling, building or structure, occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, that: (1) contains fossil-fuel burning equipment including, but not limited to, a furnace, boiler, water heater, fireplace or any other apparatus, appliance or device that burns fossil fuel; or (2) incorporates enclosed parking within its structure shall be equipped by the owner with working, approved carbon monoxide alarms in conformance with the requirements of the board of fire prevention regulations.

27. MGL c. 148 s. 26F½ (b) The board of fire prevention regulations shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to effectuate this section including, but not limited to, the type, installation, location, maintenance and inspectional requirements of carbon monoxide alarms.

28. MGL c. 148 s. 26F½ (c) Every dwelling, building or structure, occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, shall, upon sale or transfer of such dwelling, building or structure, be inspected by the head of the fire department for compliance with the requirements of this section.

29. MGL c. 148 s. 26F½ (d) The state building code may impose stricter carbon monoxide alarm requirements for new construction or dwellings, buildings, or structures substantially renovated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction. Every such dwelling building or structure, occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, shall, upon sale or transfer of such dwelling, building or structure, be inspected by the head of the fire department for compliance with the carbon monoxide alarm requirements of the state building code in effect on the date of the issuance of the relevant building permit.

30. MGL c. 148 s. 26F½ (e) The head of the fire department shall enforce this section. (f) The department of public health shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate subsection (a) into the state sanitary code as established under section 127A of chapter 111.

31. 527 CMR 31.00 – CO Alarms

32. 527 CMR 31.01 –Purpose and Scope The purpose of 527 CMR 31.00 is to provide minimum requirements for the type, installation, location, maintenance, and inspection of carbon monoxide alarms in every dwelling, building or structure in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 148 s. 26F½.

33. 527 CMR 31.01 –Purpose and Scope 527 CMR 31.00 shall apply to every dwelling, building or structure including those owned and operated by the Commonwealth, occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, that: (a) contains fossil-fuel burning equipment or (b) incorporates enclosed parking within its structure.

34. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions CO Alarm Protection shall mean CO alarm protection that may consist of either: (a) battery powered and wireless appliances, or (b) ac plug-in with battery back up, or (c) ac primary power source with battery back up, or (d) low voltage or wireless systems with secondary power, or (e) Combination Appliance.

35. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions At a minimum, all such CO Alarm Protection equipment shall operate as a Single Station Alarm Device or Single Station CO Alarm.

36. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions Combination Appliance – Shall mean a combination photoelectric smoke detector and CO alarm which may be battery or ac powered with battery back up. A combination ionization detector and carbon monoxide alarm which may be battery or ac powered, with battery back up, may be utilized if it is installed not less than 20’ from any bathroom or kitchen entryway.

37. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions Combination Appliance – Such Combination Appliances shall employ both simulated voice and tone alarm features which clearly distinguishes between CO and smoke notification, in accordance with NFPA 720: 5.3.4.

38. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions Dwelling Unit – A single unit providing facilities for living and sleeping. Habitable – Shall mean that portion of a cellar, basement or attic that is designed, used or furnished for living purposes.

39. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions Enclosed Parking – A structure or an area or room, or floor or level thereof, enclosed within an the overall building or structure or attached thereto that is designed or used for the parking of vehicles and does not comply with the minimum exterior wall opening requirements in 780 CMR 406.1.1: Open Parking Structure (MSBC – 6 th Edition).

40. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions Enclosed Parking – A structure or an area or room, or floor or level thereof, enclosed within an the overall building or structure or attached thereto that is designed or used for the parking of vehicles and does not comply with the minimum exterior wall opening requirements in 780 CMR 406.1.1: Open Parking Structure (MSBC – 6 th Edition).

41. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions Fossil Fuel Burning Equipment – Any device, apparatus or appliance which is designed or used to consume fuel of any kind which emits CO monoxide as a by-product of combustion.

42. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions NFPA 720 – Shall mean National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 entitled “Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warning Equipment in Dwelling Units”, 2005 Edition. Note: Although not enforceable by 527 CMR, the 2009 NFPA 720 has been published.

43. 527 CMR 31.02 – Definitions Residential Structures – Shall include any dwelling, building or structure classified as use group R-1 with six or less dwelling units or R-2 through R-5, as defined in 780 CMR (6 th Edition) and those unclassified occupancies that have the same characteristics as a R-1 use group with less than six dwelling units or R-2 through R-5.

44. 527 CMR 31.03 – General Provisions (4) The installation of CO detectors in accordance with 527 CMR 30.00, relating to certain Unvented Propane or Natural Gas-fired Space Heaters, if applicable, shall satisfy the requirements of 527 CMR 31.00 for that level on which such heater is located, provided the installation complies with 527 CMR 31.04(1)(a) and (b).

45. 527 CMR 31.03 – General Provisions (5) The installation of CO detectors in accordance with 248 CMR, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code, if applicable, shall satisfy the requirements of 527 CMR 31.00 for that level on which the direct vented gas appliance is located, provided the installation complies with 527 CMR 31.04(1)(a) and (b).

46. 527 CMR 31.03 – General Provisions (6) Effective December 1, 2006, a permit shall be obtained from the Head of the Fire Department for all installations which employ one or more of the CO Alarm protection options (technical options) listed in 527 CMR 31.05. The Marshal shall prescribe a uniform application form for such permit.

47. 527 CMR 31.04 – Specific Installation Provisions (1) Residential Structures. Effective March 31, 2006, every Residential Structure that presently or in the future contains Fossil Fuel Burning Equipment or has enclosed parking shall be equipped, by the owner, landlord or superintendent, with working and Listed CO Alarm Protection.

48. 527 CMR 31.04 – Specific Installation Provisions (a) CO Alarm Protection shall be located in each level of each Dwelling Unit including Habitable portions of basements, cellars and attics, but not including crawl spaces. The installation of said unit shall be located in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

49. 527 CMR 31.04 – Specific Installation Provisions (b) When mounting CO Alarm Protection on a level of a Dwelling Unit with a sleeping area, the alarm shall be installed in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area. At a minimum, the alarm shall be located outside of any bedroom, but shall not exceed 10’ as measured in any direction from any bedroom door.

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52. Smoke and CO Alarm Requirements Inspection for New* One and Two Family Dwellings * - Built under the provisions of the MSBC - 7 th Edition.

53. Smoke and CO Alarm Requirements For New One and Two Family Dwellings Requirements are in: Massachusetts Building Code for One and Two Family Dwellings - Volume II of the 7 th Edition of the MSBC - 780 CMR Chapters: 51.00 thru 93.00, 100.00, 110.00, 120.00. -Formerly 780 CMR 36.00

54. Massachusetts Building Code for One and Two Family Dwellings: -Adopted by the BBRS (Board of Building Regulations and Standards) on April 1 st, 2007. - Concurrent Enforcement with the 6 th Edition until December 31 st, 2007 (Permit holder decided which code to use). - All permits issued after January 1 st, 2008 must comply with the 7 th Edition.

55. Scope 5101.2 – The provisions of 780 CMR 51.00 through 99.00 shall apply to detached one and two family dwellings, not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress.5101.2 – The provisions of 780 CMR 51.00 through 99.00 shall apply to detached one and two family dwellings, not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress. –Others must comply with the main body of the SBC. Multiple attached one and two family dwellings.Multiple attached one and two family dwellings.

56. Townhouses 5317.2 – For other than one and two family dwellings, refer to all applicable construction requirements of the 6 th Edition of the MSBC.5317.2 – For other than one and two family dwellings, refer to all applicable construction requirements of the 6 th Edition of the MSBC.

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59. Construction Documents 5110.7 – When the application contains fire protection systems, the Building Official (BO) shall transmit one set of construction documents to the Head of the local Fire Department (FD) for his file, review and approval of the fire protection systems in 5313.00 and 93.00. 5110.7 – When the application contains fire protection systems, the Building Official (BO) shall transmit one set of construction documents to the Head of the local Fire Department (FD) for his file, review and approval of the fire protection systems in 5313.00 and 93.00.

60. Construction Documents 5110.7 (cont.) – The FD shall within 10 working days from the receipt by him, approve or disapprove such construction documents. 5110.7 (cont.) – The FD shall within 10 working days from the receipt by him, approve or disapprove such construction documents. Upon request of the FD, the BO may grant one or more extensions of time for such review, however, that the total review time shall not exceed 30 calendar days.Upon request of the FD, the BO may grant one or more extensions of time for such review, however, that the total review time shall not exceed 30 calendar days.

61. Construction Documents 5110.7 (cont.) – If an approval, disapproval, or request for extension of time is not received by the BO within 10 working days, the BO may deem the FPS implicitly approved by the FD. 5110.7 (cont.) – If an approval, disapproval, or request for extension of time is not received by the BO within 10 working days, the BO may deem the FPS implicitly approved by the FD.

62. Construction Documents 5110.7 (cont.) – If the FD disapproves the construction documents, he shall notify the BO, in writing, citing the relevant 780 CMR (and/or Referenced Standards) sections of noncompliance. 5110.7 (cont.) – If the FD disapproves the construction documents, he shall notify the BO, in writing, citing the relevant 780 CMR (and/or Referenced Standards) sections of noncompliance. Massachusetts General Law (MGL) c.148 § 28A

63. Construction Documents 5110.7 – At a minimum, construction documents shall include the following: 5110.7 – At a minimum, construction documents shall include the following: #3. Floor plans (including basement and attic levels, if applicable); floor plans shall include location of all required fire protection systems and heating systems storage areas.

64. Construction Documents 5115.9 - …Whenever an inspector from any agency or department observes an apparent or actual violation of some provision of some law, ordinance or code not within the inspector’s authority to enforce, the inspector shall report the findings to the BO. 5115.9 - …Whenever an inspector from any agency or department observes an apparent or actual violation of some provision of some law, ordinance or code not within the inspector’s authority to enforce, the inspector shall report the findings to the BO. –MGL c.148 § 28A

65. Appeals 5122.1 – Appeal from the actions of FD enforcing 780 CMR, MGL c.148 § 26B is to the State Building Code Appeals Board or the local or regional building code appeals board. 5122.1 – Appeal from the actions of FD enforcing 780 CMR, MGL c.148 § 26B is to the State Building Code Appeals Board or the local or regional building code appeals board.

66. 5313.00 Household Fire Warning Systems (5313.2) - Smoke Alarms/Detectors Heat Detectors (5313.3) CO Alarms/Detectors (5313.4) Fire Sprinkler Systems (5313.5) 5313.00 Household Fire Warning Systems (5313.2) - Smoke Alarms/Detectors Heat Detectors (5313.3) CO Alarms/Detectors (5313.4) Fire Sprinkler Systems (5313.5) Life Safety Systems

67. 5313.1 – Combination Appliance shall mean a combination photoelectric smoke detector and CO alarm appliance which is AC powered with battery backup. Such combination appliance shall employ both simulated voice and tone alarms features which clearly distinguishes between CO and smoke notification, in accordance with NFPA 720: 5.3.4. 5313.1 – Combination Appliance shall mean a combination photoelectric smoke detector and CO alarm appliance which is AC powered with battery backup. Such combination appliance shall employ both simulated voice and tone alarms features which clearly distinguishes between CO and smoke notification, in accordance with NFPA 720: 5.3.4. Definitions

68. 5313.1 – Smoke Detector is a listed device that senses visible or invisible particles of combustion. Only photoelectric or combination photoelectric/ionization type smoke detectors shall be permitted. 5313.1 – Smoke Detector is a listed device that senses visible or invisible particles of combustion. Only photoelectric or combination photoelectric/ionization type smoke detectors shall be permitted. Definitions

69. Household Fire Warning Systems 5313.2.1 – The household fire warning system shall be single or multiple-station or of the system type. 5313.2.1 – The household fire warning system shall be single or multiple-station or of the system type. Where more than 12 smoke alarms are installed, system-type devices must be utilized. –2002 NFPA 72: 11.8.2.2

70. Interconnection 5313.2.3 – When more than one code- required detector must be installed, the code-required detectors shall be compatible and interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one detector will activate all of the audible alarms. 5313.2.3 – When more than one code- required detector must be installed, the code-required detectors shall be compatible and interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one detector will activate all of the audible alarms.

71. Audible Alarm Intensity 5313.2.4 – All required alarm sounding appliances shall have a minimum rating of 85 dBA at 10 ft. 5313.2.4 – All required alarm sounding appliances shall have a minimum rating of 85 dBA at 10 ft. Where audible appliances are installed to provide signals for sleeping areas, they shall have a sound level of at least 75 dBA measured at the pillow level in the sleeping area.

72. Primary Power Source 5313.2.5.1 – Primary electrical power for single and multiple-station devices shall be supplied from a permanently wired connection directly to an AC primary source of power. Can be either: 5313.2.5.1 – Primary electrical power for single and multiple-station devices shall be supplied from a permanently wired connection directly to an AC primary source of power. Can be either: –Dedicated locked branch circuit, or –A single branch circuit, which also provides other electrical service to a habitable space.

73. Primary Power Source 5313.2.5.2 – Primary electrical power for a system-type household fire warning system that include shall be powered from a permanently wired AC primary power source. Can be either: 5313.2.5.2 – Primary electrical power for a system-type household fire warning system that include shall be powered from a permanently wired AC primary power source. Can be either: –Dedicated locked branch circuit, or –An unswitched portion of a branch circuit also used for power and lighting of a habitable space. Exception: Wireless systems per NFPA 72.

74. Secondary Power Source 5313.2.5.3 – All household fire warning systems shall have secondary (standby) power supplied from monitored batteries. 5313.2.5.3 – All household fire warning systems shall have secondary (standby) power supplied from monitored batteries. For fire alarm control units (panels), the panel battery shall serve as the source of secondary electrical power. For wireless systems, the panel battery shall serve as the source of secondary electrical power.

75. Acceptance Testing 5313.2.6 – When the installation of the household fire warning systems is complete, it shall be subject to a 100% acceptance test in accordance with 780 CMR 5313 and NFPA 72. 5313.2.6 – When the installation of the household fire warning systems is complete, it shall be subject to a 100% acceptance test in accordance with 780 CMR 5313 and NFPA 72.

76. Maintenance 5313.2.7 – It shall be responsibility of the owner to properly maintain the household fire warning system in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and NFPA 72. 5313.2.7 – It shall be responsibility of the owner to properly maintain the household fire warning system in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and NFPA 72.

77. Manufactured Homes 5313.2.8 - Manufactured housing is controlled via a HUD “Building Code” and initial, “out-of-the-factory” fire detection/fire warning systems are not dictated by the Massachusetts State Building Code. 5313.2.8 - Manufactured housing is controlled via a HUD “Building Code” and initial, “out-of-the-factory” fire detection/fire warning systems are not dictated by the Massachusetts State Building Code.

78. S m oke Detector Locations within the Dwelling Unit 5313.2.9 – Smoke detectors shall be installed in the following locations: 5313.2.9 – Smoke detectors shall be installed in the following locations: –In each bedroom. –Outside the bedroom in immediate vicinity of the bedroom. –Near the base of all stairs leading to occupied floors.

79. S m oke Detector Locations within the Dwelling Unit 5313.2.9 (cont.) – Smoke detectors shall be installed in the following locations: 5313.2.9 (cont.) – Smoke detectors shall be installed in the following locations: –Each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars but not crawl spaces and unoccupied attics. –For each 1,200 ft 2 of area or part thereof. Detectors count for that floor only.Detectors count for that floor only. Bedroom and hallway detectors fulfill the area requirements.Bedroom and hallway detectors fulfill the area requirements. Each detector counts for 1,200 ft 2.Each detector counts for 1,200 ft 2.

80. S m oke Detector Locations in Common Areas of Two Family Dwellings 5313.2.10 – Two family dwellings that contain common areas (basements,interior stairways that serve both units) shall also be provided with smoke detectors in the following locations: 5313.2.10 – Two family dwellings that contain common areas (basements,interior stairways that serve both units) shall also be provided with smoke detectors in the following locations: –All common basements. –All common hallways. –All common stairways.

81. S m oke Detector Locations in Common Areas of Two Family Dwellings 5313.2.10 (cont.) – 5313.2.10 (cont.) – –When common area smoke detectors are single/multiple station type they shall be interconnected with listed compatible heat detectors containing a sounding device within each dwelling unit. A heat detector must be installed on each level of the dwelling unit.A heat detector must be installed on each level of the dwelling unit.

82. S m oke Detector Locations in Common Areas of Two Family Dwellings 5313.2.10 (cont.) – 5313.2.10 (cont.) – –When common area smoke detectors are system type, there shall be at least one system type alarm notification device installed on each level of the dwelling unit.

83. Photoelectric S m oke Detectors 5313.2.11 (cont.)– Any smoke detector located within 20’ of a kitchen or a bathroom shall be a photoelectric smoke detector. 5313.2.11 (cont.)– Any smoke detector located within 20’ of a kitchen or a bathroom shall be a photoelectric smoke detector. Photoelectric smoke detectors shall be allowed to be located closer than 3 ft. horizontally from a kitchen or a bathroom door when hallway or other room size restricts detector mounting options. - Bathroom without a tub, shower, jacuzzi, etc…

84. S m oke Detectors Placement 5313.2.12 – Smoke detector shall be mounted on the ceiling at least 4” from a wall or on a wall with the top of the alarm not less than 4” nor more than 12” below the ceiling. 5313.2.12 – Smoke detector shall be mounted on the ceiling at least 4” from a wall or on a wall with the top of the alarm not less than 4” nor more than 12” below the ceiling.Exception: - Peaked ceilings per 2002 NFPA 72: 11.8.3.2. - Sloped ceilings per 2002 NFPA 72: 11.8.3.3.

85. S m oke Detectors Placement 2002 NFPA 72: Figure A11.8.3(d)

86. S m oke Detectors Placement 2002 NFPA 72: Figure A 11.8.3.2

87. S m oke Detectors Placement 2002 NFPA 72: Figure A 11.8.3.3

88. S m oke Detectors in Existing Dwellings 5313.2.13 – See 780 CMR 93.00 5313.2.13 – See 780 CMR 93.00

89. Heat Detectors 5313.3.1 – A single heat detector listed for the ambient environment shall be installed: 5313.3.1 – A single heat detector listed for the ambient environment shall be installed: –In any integral garage or attached garage. –A new addition attached garage to an existing dwelling shall require a single heat detector installed in the garage. If the house contains a fire detection system that is compatible with the garage heat detector, then the heat detector shall be interconnected to the existing system.If the house contains a fire detection system that is compatible with the garage heat detector, then the heat detector shall be interconnected to the existing system.

90. Heat Detectors 5313.3.1 (cont.) – 5313.3.1 (cont.) – If the house contains a fire detection system that is not compatible with the garage heat detector, then the heat detector shall be connected to an audible notification appliance located in the dwelling and within 20’ of the nearest door to the garage from the dwelling.If the house contains a fire detection system that is not compatible with the garage heat detector, then the heat detector shall be connected to an audible notification appliance located in the dwelling and within 20’ of the nearest door to the garage from the dwelling. The required garage heat detector is not required to incorporate audible alarm notification nor is any audible notification device required in the garage.

91. Heat Detector Placement 5313.3.2 – 5313.3.2 – – Flat-finished ceilings: the single heat detector shall be placed on or near the center of the garage ceiling. – Sloped ceilings (rise to run > 1’ in 8’): the single heat detector shall be placed in the approximate center of the vaulted ceiling but not closer than 4” to any wall.

92. Heat Detector Interconnection 5313.3.3 – The heat detector is required to be interconnected to all smoke detectors of the required household fire warning system. 5313.3.3 – The heat detector is required to be interconnected to all smoke detectors of the required household fire warning system. The required garage heat detector is not required to incorporate audible alarm notification nor is any audible notification device required in the garage.

93. Carbon Monoxide Detectors 5313.4 – Carbon monoxide (CO) detector required locations set forth in 527 CMR 31.00 and 248 CMR must also be satisfied. 5313.4 – Carbon monoxide (CO) detector required locations set forth in 527 CMR 31.00 and 248 CMR must also be satisfied. 5313.4.1 – CO detectors shall be either: 5313.4.1 – CO detectors shall be either: –Listed, interconnected 120 volt, –Listed, low-voltage combination system, or –Listed, wireless system.

94. Carbon Monoxide Detectors 5313.4.1.1 – All CO alarms shall have secondary power supplied from monitored batteries in accordance with NFPA 72. 5313.4.1.1 – All CO alarms shall have secondary power supplied from monitored batteries in accordance with NFPA 72. –For fire alarm control units, the panel battery shall serve as the source of secondary power. –For wireless systems, the panel battery shall serve as the source of secondary power.

95. Carbon Monoxide Detectors 5313.4.2 – All CO detectors shall be UL 2034 listed or UL 2075 listed. 5313.4.2 – All CO detectors shall be UL 2034 listed or UL 2075 listed. Required CO detectors are not required to be interconnected to the required household fire warning system, but where interconnection is desired, such CO detectors shall be compatible with the fire detection devices. Fire alarms shall have precedence over CO alarms.

96. Carbon Monoxide Detectors 5313.4.3 – A CO detector shall be installed on: 5313.4.3 – A CO detector shall be installed on: –On each story of a dwelling unit, including basements and cellars (but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics). –When mounting a CO detector on a story with a bedroom, the detector shall be located outside the bedroom. A CO detector shall be installed no more than 10’ outside any bedroom door.

97. Alarm Intensity & Maintenance 5313.4.4 – All alarm sounding appliances shall have a minimum rating of 85 dBA at 10’. 5313.4.4 – All alarm sounding appliances shall have a minimum rating of 85 dBA at 10’. 5313.4.5 – It shall be the responsibility of the owner to properly maintain the CO detectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and NFPA 720. 5313.4.5 – It shall be the responsibility of the owner to properly maintain the CO detectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and NFPA 720.

98. Detector Example P PP P CO

99. HD P CO P First Floor is approximately 1,700 ft 2, therefore an additional smoke detector must be added.

100. Detector Example *P* *P* P P P P CO CO 2 nd Floor is approx. 1,600 ft 2. No extra smokes are needed. 5 smokes times 1,200 ft 2 can cover up to 6,000 ft 2 total area.

101. Detector Example P P P P P P P P HD HD CO CO CO CO

102. Site Address 5321.1 – See MGL c. 148 § 59, enforced by the local FD. 5321.1 – See MGL c. 148 § 59, enforced by the local FD. – Every building in the commonwealth… shall have affixed thereto a number representing the address of such building. Said number shall be of a nature and size and shall be situated on the building so that, to the extent practicable, it is visible from the nearest street or road providing vehicular access to such building.

103. 780 CMR 93.00: Repair, Renovation, Alteration, Addition, Demolition and Change of Use Of Existing One and Two Family Dwellings. New building systems (9304.2)New building systems (9304.2) Repair or renovation (9304.8)Repair or renovation (9304.8) Alterations (9305.4)Alterations (9305.4) Additions (9305.8)Additions (9305.8)

104. NEW BUILDING SYSTEMS 9304.2 - Any new building system… shall conform to 780 CMR for new construction to the fullest extent practicable 9304.2 - Any new building system… shall conform to 780 CMR for new construction to the fullest extent practicable

105. Repairs and Alterations 9304.8 – 9304.8 – When one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the entire existing building shall be provided with smoke detectors, a heat detector and CO detectors designed, located and installed in accordance with the provisions for new construction in 5313.

106. Repairs and Alterations 9304.8 (cont.) – 9304.8 (cont.) – When a garage is created under or attached to an existing dwelling, a heat detector, conforming to the code for new construction, shall be installed in the garage.

107. Repairs and Alterations 9304.8 (cont.) – 9304.8 (cont.) – If the dwelling undergoes complete reconstruction such that all walls and ceilings open to framing, then the entire existing building shall conform to the code for new construction for smoke detectors, heat detectors and CO detectors.

108. Repairs and Alterations 9304.8 (cont.) – 9304.8 (cont.) – If one dwelling (but not the other) of an existing two family dwelling has one or more sleeping rooms added, then that existing dwelling unit shall conform to the code for new construction for smoke detectors, heat detectors and CO detectors.

109. Repairs and Alterations 9304.8 (cont.) – 9304.8 (cont.) – If the existing two family dwelling has one or more sleeping rooms added (in both dwelling units), then the entire two family building shall conform to the code for new construction for smoke detectors, heat detectors and CO detectors.

110. Alteration of Existing Spaces 9305.4 – 9305.4 – Existing fire protection systems shall be permitted to remain without change provided such systems are in serviceable condition.

111. Other 9308.0 – Moved Structures9308.0 – Moved Structures 9309.2.2 - Historic Buildings9309.2.2 - Historic Buildings

112. Websites: MGL Chapter 148: www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/gl-148-toc.htm Mass. State Fire Code (527 CMR): www.mass.gov/dfs Mass. State Building Code (780 CMR): www.mass.gov/dps

113. Questions?

114. Frequently Asked Questions: In the near future, the OSFM will be posting a list of the most frequently asked questions, unusual questions, technical questions and legal questions as they relate to this topic, and the appropriate answers on its website: www.mass.gov/dfs

115. Contact Information: Code Compliance Desk Officer: 978-567-3375 Department of Fire Services Office of the State Fire Marshal PO Box 1025 State Road Stow, MA 01775 www.mass.gov/dfs