Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-15
Portable fire extinguishers (Framingham Lodging Houses)
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A. Portable fire extinguishers of a type and capacity approved by the Chief of the Fire Department shall be provided for each story and basement, one for each 2,500 square feet of the floor area or portion thereof and maintained in a fully charged and operable condition at all times and kept in their designated places when not being used. B. Such fire extinguishers shall be inspected and serviced annually and after use in accordance with NFPA 10. Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they will be readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire. Preferably, they shall be located along normal paths of travel, including exits from areas. Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. C. Portable fire extinguishers other than wheeled types shall be securely installed with an approved bracket that is anchored to a permanent surface. The hanger or bracket shall be securely and properly anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. [Amended 4-30-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-025 ]
Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-15 requires that residential and commercial buildings be equipped with portable fire extinguishers of a type and capacity approved by the Fire Chief — one unit for every 2,500 square feet per floor and basement. These extinguishers must be kept fully charged, operable, and in their designated locations at all times, placed visibly along normal travel paths without obstruction. They must be inspected and serviced annually and after any use, in accordance with NFPA 10, and must be securely mounted with an approved bracket anchored to a permanent surface.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 312 § 312-15, compliant property operators generally ensure that each story and basement of their building has the correct number of Fire Chief–approved extinguishers — one per 2,500 square feet of floor area — mounted on approved brackets anchored to permanent surfaces. Operators typically schedule annual inspections and servicing in accordance with NFPA 10, and arrange for additional servicing after any use. Extinguishers are kept visible, unobstructed, and positioned along normal paths of travel, including near exits, so they are immediately accessible in an emergency.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 312 § 312-15 establishes that tenants in Framingham buildings have a right to expect properly installed, charged, and accessible portable fire extinguishers on every floor and in every basement of their building. If extinguishers appear missing, obstructed, expired, or improperly mounted, tenants can document the condition and report it to the Framingham Fire Department or local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can also help residents understand how to raise a fire-safety code violation and what remedies may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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