Smoke & Carbon Detector Inspections

Smoke AlarmSmoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections (26F, 26F ½)

All inspections are now submitted through our online portal OpenGov.  

Not sure which inspection you need?  Please see the instructions below.

For the sale of a RESIDENCE: (26-F & 26 F ½) 

  1. Log on to the Town of Seekonk website
  2. Click on the On-Line Permitting tab at the bottom of the page.
  3. Click proceed to site.
  4. Click Explore on the Fire Department tab.
  5. Scroll down to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Compliance (26-F & 26-F 1/2 – Sale of a Residence and click Select.
  6. Click Apply Online.
  7. If this is your first time visiting this site you must Sign Up, if you have an account Login and apply for your inspection.

The fee is $50 for a single-family home payable through the OpenGov website.  Fees must be paid before an inspection can be scheduled.

 For a NEWLY BUILT HOME: (Certificate of Compliance) 

  1. Contact the Seekonk Fire Department at 508-336-8510 X5200 when the project is completed to schedule a Fire Department Certificate of Occupancy Inspection.

Note: Please refer to the Smoke Detectors Consumer Guide (PDF) for Massachusetts requirements of Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors.

26F Algorithm

Smoke Detectors M.G.L. c 148 s. 26F

Massachusetts General Law, chapter 148 section 26F and the Comprehensive Fire Safety Code 527 CMR 1:13.7.4 mandates that upon the sale or transfer of certain homes, the seller must install approved smoke detectors. These requirements apply to residences that were built or modified prior to creation of the Massachusetts State Building Code (January 1, 1975). If a building was built or has undergone renovation, addition or modification after January 1, 1975, the date the building permit was issued determines the smoke detector requirements of the building code.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms M.G.L. c 148 s. 26F1/2

Massachusetts General Law, chapter 14 section 26F1/2 and 527 CMR 1:13.7.6 mandates that upon the sale or transfer of any residence, the local fire department must inspect the residence for carbon monoxide alarm compliance. After a successful inspection, the local fire department will issue a Certificate of Compliance indicating that the residence meets the carbon monoxide alarm requirements. Smoke detector and CO alarm inspections can be conducted in the same visit.