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MGL Chap. 148 sec 26F states, “All buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes shall, upon sale or transfer of such building or structure, be equipped by the seller with approved smoke detectors.” There is a $25.00, per occupancy, inspection fee (Checks made to Town of Oxford). Payment can be made on day of inspection. The 26F certificate expires in 60 days of the date issued. Inspections are conducted Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 9am and 2pm (set time). Call 508-987-6012 or email the Fire Prevention Officer (ksellers@town.oxford.ma.us). If emailing, leave the following: Name, phone number, address of property being sold, closing date.
Prior to inspection, ensure all detectors are properly functioning. Also
MGL, Chap. 148 Section 59 and Town of Oxford By Law Chap. 32 require all
structures have the street number permanently affixed to the structure. Residential
numbering shall be no smaller than four (4) inches. If the structure is not
visible from the road, a post shall be placed at the end of the driveway with
the numbers permanently affixed to three sides of the post. The
inspector will not grant a 26F Certificate without a number identifying the
residence.
Re-inspections are subject to an
additional fee. Permits for the installation of Fire Alarm or Oil Burner / Tank can be obtained at Fire-EMS Headquarters, 181 Main Street, between the hours of 8am and 3pm; or by downloading them from this site. Please mail all permits (obtained from web site) with the appropriate fee to the above address. Ensuring the proper paperwork is filed and upon completion of the installation of the Fire Alarm and Oil Burner / Tank, an appointment for an occupancy inspection can be made. Inspections are conducted Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 9am and 2pm (set time). Call 508-987-6012 or email the Fire Prevention Officer (ksellers@town.oxford.ma.us). If emailing, leave the following: Name, phone number, address of property. Prior to inspection, ensure all detectors are properly functioning. Also, MGL Chap. 148 Section 59 and Town of Oxford By Law Chap. 32 require all structures have the street number permanently affixed to the structure. Residential numbering shall be no smaller than four (4) inches. If the structure is not visible from the road, a post shall be placed at the end of the driveway with the numbers permanently affixed to three sides of the post. The inspector will not sign the occupancy permit without a number identifying the residence.
Re-inspections are subject to an
additional fee. A full copy of the Oxford Fire-EMS Rules and Orders for construction can be view at Headquarters or the Building Department. Permits for the installation of Fire Alarm or Oil Burner / Tank can be obtained at Fire-EMS Headquarters, 181 Main Street, between the hours of 8am and 3pm; or by downloading them from this site. Please mail all permits (obtained from web site) with the appropriate fee to the above address Ensuring the proper paperwork is filed and upon completion of the installation of the Fire Alarm and Oil Burner / Tank, an appointment for an occupancy inspection shall be made by the Fire Alarm installer. The installer is required to be present during the inspection. If the structure has an operating kitchen with Ansul system, the Ansul system installer must also be present for the inspection (ensuring proper permits are filed). Inspections are conducted Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 9am and 2pm (set time). Call 508-987-6012 or email the Fire Prevention Officer (ksellers@town.oxford.ma.us). If emailing, leave the following: Name, phone number, address of property. The owner of the commercial property shall obtain from this department a Knox Box application. The owner shall purchase the Box and install it in a location approved by the inspector. A Knox Box shall be installed / affixed to the building prior to the occupancy inspection. MGL Chap. 148 Section 59 and Town of Oxford By Law Chap. 32 require all structures have the street number permanently affixed to the structure. Commercial numbering shall be no smaller than ten (10) inches. If the structure is not visible from the road, a post shall be placed at the end of the driveway with the numbers permanently affixed to three sides of the post. The inspector will not sign the occupancy permit without a number identifying the residence. Re-inspections are subject to an additional fee. A full copy of the Oxford Fire-EMS Rules and Orders for construction can be view at Headquarters or the Building Department. An addition of a bedroom requires the structure to meet all current 527 CMR / 780 CMR codes. Currently the addition of a bedroom requires the structure to have a hardwire smoke detector system installed in the structure. This will place a detector on every habitable living space (including basement) and also in every bedroom of the home. Permits for the installation of a Fire Alarm system can be obtained at Fire-EMS Headquarters, 181 Main Street, between the hours of 8am and 3pm; or by downloading the permit from this site. Please mail the permit (obtained from web site) with the appropriate fee to the above address. Ensuring the proper paperwork is filed and upon completion of the installation of the Fire Alarm system, an appointment for an occupancy inspection can be made. Inspections are conducted Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays between 9am and 2pm (set time). Call 508-987-6012 or email the Fire Prevention Officer (ksellers@town.oxford.ma.us). If emailing, leave the following: Name, phone number, address of property. Prior to inspection, ensure all detectors are properly functioning. Also, MGL Chap. 148 Section 59 and Town of Oxford By Law Chap. 32 require all structures have the street number permanently affixed to the structure. Residential numbering shall be no smaller than four (4) inches. If the structure is not visible from the road, a post shall be placed at the end of the driveway with the numbers permanently affixed to three sides of the post. The inspector will not sign the occupancy permit without a number identifying the residence. Re-inspections are subject to an additional fee.
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