Massachusetts · Retrofit and recertification

The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in Massachusetts now.

MGL c.148 s.26A½ sprinkler retrofit for buildings over 70 ft built before Jan 1, 1975; s.26G½ sprinklers for existing nightclub, dance hall, discotheque and bar assembly spaces of 100+ capacity. Enforced by Head of the local fire department enforces; appeals to the Fire Safety Commission within 45 days. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Retrofit and recertification in Massachusetts

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MGL c.148 s.26A½ sprinkler retrofit for buildings over 70 ft built before Jan 1, 1975; s.26G½ sprinklers for existing nightclub, dance hall, discotheque and bar assembly spaces of 100+ capacity

High-rises had to be fully sprinklered by Mar 31, 1998 (one-third by 1991, two-thirds by 1994); pre-1975 buildings submitted to condominium law (c.183A) are exempt. See Lodging for recurring 780 CMR 110.7 Certificates of Inspection.

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Who enforces it

Head of the local fire department enforces; appeals to the Fire Safety Commission within 45 days

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

Deadlines passed (Mar 31, 1998); no other statewide retrofit or structural/balcony recertification deadline found this run

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in Massachusetts

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in Massachusetts today?

MGL c.148 s.26A½ sprinkler retrofit for buildings over 70 ft built before Jan 1, 1975; s.26G½ sprinklers for existing nightclub, dance hall, discotheque and bar assembly spaces of 100+ capacity. High-rises had to be fully sprinklered by Mar 31, 1998 (one-third by 1991, two-thirds by 1994); pre-1975 buildings submitted to condominium law (c.183A) are exempt. See Lodging for recurring 780 CMR 110.7 Certificates of Inspection.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in Massachusetts?

Head of the local fire department enforces; appeals to the Fire Safety Commission within 45 days.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates in Massachusetts?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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