HOUSING

37) What are the requirements for the Mass Department of Public housing regulations?

View the State Housing Regulation Requirements and the State Sanitary Codes for more information.

38) What is the required heating temperature in a dwelling?

The State Housing Code requires that the heating system be capable of maintaining the temperature daily at 68 degrees from 7a.m. to 11p.m., and 64 degrees from 11:01p.m. to 6:59a.m. during the heating season.

39) I would like to install a well on my property for irrigation. What are the requirements?

Hire a state licensed well driller who will apply for a permit at the local health department. Irrigation wells are not allowed by health regulation in the Lake Cochichewick watershed.

40) Can I put a shed on my septic field?

No permanent structures are allowed on septic fields.