Franklin, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 85 § 85-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: APPROVED PRIMARY POWER An alternating-current primary source of electric power furnished by an electric power or light company municipally operated or operating under the authority of the Department of Public Utilities which is the primary source of electricity or is a secondary source but is permanently wired thereto and will become operational upon the failure of the primary source of power.
Franklin, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 85 § 85-3 establishes the official definition of 'Approved Primary Power' as used throughout Chapter 85. The term refers to an alternating-current electric power source supplied by a utility company regulated by the Department of Public Utilities, which serves either as the main source of electricity or as a permanently wired backup that automatically activates when the primary source fails. This definitional provision sets the interpretive foundation for other requirements in the chapter rather than imposing obligations on its own.
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Property owners and managers subject to Franklin, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 85 should be aware that any reference to 'Approved Primary Power' throughout Chapter 85 carries the specific technical meaning defined in § 85-3. Compliant operators generally ensure that electrical power sources in covered properties meet this definition — meaning the power must come from a utility authorized by the Department of Public Utilities and be either the primary supply or a permanently wired secondary source that activates upon primary failure. Understanding this definition is foundational to interpreting the operational requirements elsewhere in Chapter 85.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Franklin, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 85 § 85-3 defines the term 'Approved Primary Power,' which shapes how electrical power requirements are interpreted throughout Chapter 85. Tenants who encounter disputes or concerns related to electrical power standards in their housing may find that this definition is central to understanding what qualifies as compliant power under the chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Franklin bylaws can help explain how this definition applies to broader protections within Chapter 85.
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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