I’m selling my house, why do I need to have my smoke and carbon monoxide detectors inspected? Where should they be located?
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 Section 26F and 26F1/2 requires that all buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes upon sale or transfer, be equipped by the seller with approved smoke detectors. In residences built prior to 1975 smoke detectors may be of the battery operated type and should be located on each habitable level including basements and finished attics. If a single level has an area in excess of 1200sf, a second smoke detector is required remote from the first.

For additional information on detector placement or to find out how to arrange for an inspection, see Smoke Detectors.

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