Fall River, MA Building Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (2026)

Compliance with smoke and carbon monoxide requirements. A copy of the Certificate of Compliance from the Fall River Fire Department, indicating that the property meets all smoke detector and carbon monoxide requirements, to include the requirements set forth in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 148, § 26E.

E. Annual filing fee. The operator of any short-term rental must pay the annual registration filing fee (as set forth in Chapter A110, Fee Schedule, of the City Code) to Inspectional Services.

F. Affidavit of Operator. A signed Affidavit of Operator, in a form established by Inspectional Services, that contains the following information:

(1) Name and contact information for operator and local contact;

(2) Description of the short-term rental, to include the number of bedrooms/units available for rent;

(3) Operator's sworn statement that he/she owns the residential unit being offered as a short-term rental and resides in the unit for a minimum of nine months of each calendar year.

(4) Operator's sworn statement certifying that the short-term rental is fully compliant with all provisions of this short-term rentals article and with all federal, state, and local laws and codes.