Home Inspection Repairs

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors 2

Bill: In some states these items are part of a home inspection. But not in Massachusetts. On Cape Cod home inspectors do not test these because by Mass. law they must be tested and approved by the local Fire Department. This is commonly called the “ Smoke Test .” In many towns their Fire Department will do a free pre-test and tell the sellers exactly what devices are required and where they should be installed. The fee for the final smoke test and its Certificate of Compliance is paid by the seller.

Click the arrow below to see an actual Smoke Test Certificate of Compliance.

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