Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Certificates

In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148 Section 26F, the Fire Department issues smoke and carbon monoxide certificates upon the sale or transfer of your home.

Appointments for an inspection should be scheduled as soon as a purchase and sales agreement is signed. There are times throughout the year when scheduling inspections may take a month before an appointment can be made so it is important to schedule the inspection in a timely manner by calling the Fire Department at 781-979-4405. Smoke/CO inspections are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The Fee is $50.00 for a single family home and $100.00 for a two family home.

Download the Smoke and CO Detector Guide pertaining to one- and two-family homes, as subject to MGL c. 148, s. 26F and 26F1/2 upon sale or transfer.

Please note: All three- to five-family residential homes are required to be equipped with hardwired smoke detectors throughout the building.