Andover Fire Rescue - Town of Andover, Massachusetts

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Inspection Appointment

Certificate of Compliance · Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarms (26F, 26F½)

Please test all your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they operate BEFORE the inspection. If your detectors do not have test buttons then you are responsible for providing the means for testing the detector (i.e. magnet, test card, etc.) Your permit/certificate will be issued on site, pending approval of the fire inspector.
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 on the ceiling outside each separate sleeping area.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms shall be located in each level of each dwelling unit including habitable portions of basements, cellars and attics. They shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Carbon Monoxide alarms installed on the level of the sleeping area shall be installed in the hallway outside of the sleeping area not to exceed 10 feet in any direction from any bedroom door. ** Combination Alarms must have a simulated voice and alarm.
A Number Must Be On The House/Building At The Time Of Inspection. Your permit/certificate cannot be issued unless the number is present, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 148, Section 59.

General Law, Chapter 148, Sections 26F, 26F½ and 527 CMR 31, et seq. NOTE: SUBMIT APPLICATION TO LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS

Building Information

Location of Property
Owner of Property
Number of Dwelling Units

Contact Information

Name of Applicant
Contact Telephone #

Inspection Day Choices (mm/dd/yyyy)

Tuesday through Friday only!

1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:

Appointments are scheduled on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis. Please request inspections no earlier than 48 hours from your inspection request submission and provide a date and 2 alternatives for the requested inspection.

A member of the Fire Prevention Office will contact you with the date and time of your inspection.
** Payments must be made in the form of a check or money order payable to the TOWN OF ANDOVER.

Fee Schedule: (M.G.L. Chapter 148 Sec. 10A)

Certificate of Compliance - Resale of Residential Property.
Single Family:	$50 - valid for sixty (60) days
Two Family:	$100 - valid for sixty (60) days
Three to Five Units:	$150 - valid for sixty (60) days
Six or more Units:	$500 - valid for sixty (60) days

Note: Any certificate issued in accordance with provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 148, Sections 26F, 26F½ expires sixty (60)

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