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What defines a 'Building' in terms of its structure?
Which option best describes what 'roof' includes in the definition of a 'Building'?
How should the term 'Building' be interpreted in a broad context?
What is a 'Structure' according to the definitions provided?
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Which of the following does NOT fit within the definition of a 'Structure'?
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Who serves as the local licensing authority in cities with specific governmental structures?
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When it mentions the 'Board', which entity is specifically referred to?
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In towns with a population over twenty thousand, who is tasked with licensing garages for up to two automobiles?
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What does the term 'Department' refer to in this chapter?
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What is the 'Division' as defined in this chapter?
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Who is referred to as the 'Head of the fire department'?
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In towns without a fire department, who assumes the role of the 'Head of the fire department'?
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Who constitutes the 'Local licensing authority' in towns?
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Who is the 'Local licensing authority' in Boston?
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In cities adopting one of the plans of government, who acts as the local licensing authority?
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Who is the 'Marshal' as defined in this chapter?
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Study Notes
Chapter Definitions
- Department refers specifically to the Department of Fire Services.
- Division is defined as the Division of Fire Safety.
- The "Head of the Fire Department" is the chief executive officer of the fire department.
- In towns lacking a fire department, the chief engineer (if present) or the chairman of the board of selectmen assumes the role of the Head.
- The Local Licensing Authority in towns is the board of selectmen.
- In Boston, the Local Licensing Authority is the board of street commissioners.
- In cities following chapter forty-three government plans, the city council acts as the local licensing authority.
- The term "Marshal" refers to the state fire marshal or their designee.
- Board denotes the board of fire prevention regulations within this context.
- A Building is defined as any structure made from materials with a roof used for sheltering persons, animals, or property.
- "Roof" includes any covering, such as awnings or similar coverings, regardless of permanence.
- The term "Building" can also imply "or part or parts thereof" when context allows.
- A Structure is a combination of materials assembled to provide support or shelter and does not require a permanent foundation.
- Excluded from the definition of a Structure is a vehicle.
- The word "Structure" can similarly be interpreted as "or part or parts thereof" when appropriate.
- In cities with adopted government plans, the city council acts as the Local Licensing Authority.
- The Board refers specifically to the board of fire prevention regulations within this chapter.
- In towns exceeding twenty thousand inhabitants, an unpaid licensing board of three members appointed by the board of selectmen is responsible for licensing garages for up to two automobiles.
- Required hearings in cities where the board of aldermen acts as the local licensing authority can be held before a committee of the board of aldermen or city council.
- In cities with an authorized licensing board or commission, the licensing board or commission is responsible for issuing licenses.
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