Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-22
Care and maintenance of fire protection system (Framingham Lodging Houses)
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A. The licensee shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all fire protection systems, including equipment and devices, to ensure the safety and welfare of the lodgers. If required fire protection systems are temporarily out of service for maintenance or repair, the licensee or their agent(s) shall immediately advise the Fire Department and shall diligently restore the system to working order. Installation of, or modification to, any automatic fire protection system shall require a permit from the Chief of the Fire Department or their designee. B. Aisles, floors, halls, stairways, fire escapes, doors and windows shall be kept in good repair and ready for use, and shall be kept properly lighted. C. No person shall shut off, disconnect, obstruct, remove or destroy, or cause or permit to be shut off, disconnected, obstructed, removed or destroyed, any part of any sprinkler system, water main, hydrant or other device used for fire protection in any building owned, leased or occupied by such person under their control or supervision, without first procuring a written permit to do so from the Chief of the Fire Department or their designee.
Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-22 establishes that whoever holds a lodging-house license bears ongoing responsibility for keeping all fire protection systems—sprinklers, hydrants, related equipment—in working condition for the safety of lodgers. If any required system goes offline for maintenance or repair, the Fire Department must be notified immediately and restoration must begin without delay. No one may disable, remove, or obstruct any part of a fire protection system without first obtaining written permission from the Fire Chief or their designee, and any new installation or modification to an automatic system also requires a permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 312 § 312-22, compliant lodging-house operators in Framingham maintain fire protection systems continuously, conduct routine inspections, and keep aisles, stairways, fire escapes, and exits in good repair and properly lit. When a system must be taken offline for maintenance, operators notify the Fire Department immediately and work diligently to restore service. Before installing, modifying, or temporarily disabling any sprinkler or related device, operators secure the required written permit from the Fire Chief or their designee—keeping documentation on file as evidence of compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 312 § 312-22 gives lodgers in Framingham a clear expectation that their building's fire protection systems, exits, stairways, and fire escapes will be maintained in safe, working condition at all times. If a tenant observes a disabled sprinkler head, a blocked exit, a darkened stairwell, or other apparent fire-safety deficiency, that condition may represent a violation of this provision. Tenants can report such concerns to the Framingham Fire Department or local code enforcement office, and may also wish to contact a tenant-rights organization to understand how such violations could affect their housing situation.
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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