Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 410.000 - Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, State Sanitary Code, Chapter II
Section 410.240 - Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.410
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(A) The occupant shall ensure proper installation in compliance with accepted standards and shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions and other defects, all occupant owned and installed equipment including, but not limited to:
(1)
Dishwashers;
(2) Clothes washing
machines and dryers;
(3) Garbage
grinders;
(4) Air
conditioners;
(5) Microwave
ovens;
(6) Range ventilation
hoods;
(7) Electrical light
fixtures;
(8) Conventional cooktop
and oven, if required to provide under written rental agreement; and
(9) Refrigerator with freezer, if required to
provide under written rental agreement.
(B) Every occupant of a dwelling or rooming unit shall keep all facilities and appliances for which they have exclusive access in a sanitary condition and exercise reasonable care in their proper use and operation. Facilities and appliances include, but are not limited to:
(1) Sinks;
(2) Bathtubs and/or showers;
(3) Toilets;
(4) Conventional cooktop and oven;
(5) Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide
alarms;
(6) Refrigerator with
freezer;
(7) Dishwashers;
(8) Microwave Ovens;
(9) Range ventilation hoods;
(10) Garbage grinders; and
(11) Air conditioners.
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