Maynard, Mass., Town By-Laws ch. 40, § 6 (2025) § § 6
Annual fire safety inspection for multi-family properties
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Section 6: Every commercial occupancy or multi-family residential property consisting of three or more dwelling units is subject to an annual fire safety inspection, subsequent follow-up inspections, or an inspection if and when a complaint is filed with the fire department regarding the safety of the building. It is the building owner’s responsibility to ensure the fire department has up to date contact information for all commercial or multi- family residential units with three dwellings or more.
Under Maynard, Mass., Town By-Laws ch. 40 § 6, commercial properties and residential buildings with three or more dwelling units must undergo annual fire safety inspections, with additional follow-up inspections or complaint-triggered inspections as warranted. The rule also places an affirmative duty on building owners to keep the fire department supplied with current contact information for each covered property. This provision applies regardless of whether a complaint has been filed — the annual inspection cycle runs independently of any reported concerns.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Maynard, Mass., Town By-Laws ch. 40 § 6 makes clear that owners of multi-family properties with three or more units bear direct responsibility for two ongoing obligations: cooperating with annual fire safety inspections (and any follow-up or complaint-driven inspections), and proactively maintaining accurate, up-to-date contact information on file with the fire department. Compliant operators typically establish a routine for verifying that contact records are current whenever ownership, management, or contact details change. Keeping documentation of inspection dates and any corrective actions taken is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with § 6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Maynard, Mass., Town By-Laws ch. 40 § 6, tenants living in buildings with three or more dwelling units have the benefit of a mandatory annual fire safety inspection regime — inspections are not optional for the building owner. Notably, § 6 also allows any person to file a complaint with the Maynard fire department if they have concerns about the safety of a covered building, which can trigger an additional inspection outside the regular annual cycle. Tenants who believe their building is out of compliance may consider contacting the Maynard Fire Department directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand available options.
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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