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Quincy, MA Building Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Applies to
sober houses, 5+ residents
Required device
functioning CO detectors
Filed with
Quincy City Clerk
Authority
Ord. No. 2017-139
Inspection
voluntary Fire Dept offer

Summary

Quincy, Massachusetts requires every sober house in Norfolk County to certify functioning carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers before the City Clerk issues a registration, under the city's 2017 sober house ordinance.

A signed and dated safety certification that the following safety devices are installed and fully functional as well as a schedule for self-inspecting each device: Functioning smoke detectors in the sleeping rooms and common areas. Functioning carbon monoxide detectors. Functioning fire extinguishers in plain sight and/or clearly marked locations. Interior and exterior of the property is in a functional, safe and clean condition and free of fire hazards.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

Any sober house in Quincy, Massachusetts, a dwelling housing more than four people recovering from chemical dependency, added by Ord. No. 2017-139, must register with the City Clerk before opening. The registration application must include a signed, dated safety certification confirming functioning smoke detectors, functioning carbon monoxide detectors, and functioning fire extinguishers are installed, plus a schedule for self-inspecting each device. The Quincy Fire Department offers a voluntary fire safety inspection. This CO detector requirement applies only to registered sober houses, not to ordinary rentals or single-family homes, which fall under Massachusetts state fire and building code instead.

Violations & Fines

Operating a sober house without registering, or filing a false safety certification, lets the City Clerk deny, refuse to transfer, or revoke the registration; repeated rule violations are also grounds for revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Quincy require carbon monoxide detectors in every home?
No. General CO detector rules in Massachusetts come from state law (Nicole's Law), not this ordinance. Quincy's own local rule only covers registered sober houses.
Who enforces the sober house CO detector requirement in Quincy?
The Quincy City Clerk administers sober house registration and the safety certification; the Fire Department offers a voluntary inspection of the property.

Sources & Official References

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