For information on the following topics please use the links provided by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Division of Fire Safety Environmental Protection Agency.

• MASSACHUSETTS STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR HOME INSPECTORS - www.mass.gov/lists/statutes-and-regulations-home-inspectors

• SEPTIC SYSTEMS - www.mass.gov/dep/water/wastewater/septicsy.htm

  In Massachusetts houses with septic systems are required to have a title 5 inspection in order to transfer a title. This is separate of the home inspection provided by Liam Star Home Inspections and is typically conducted by the party selling a property.

• SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/dfs/dfs-press-releases/2016-dfs-press-releases/november-16-2016-new-smoke-alarm-regulations-when-.html

  In Massachusetts the local fire department is responsible for the inspection of all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. This certificate is required in order to transfer a title.

• MOLD - www.epa.gov/mold

• LEAD PAINT - www.mass.gov/news/changes-to-the-lead-regulations-for-property-owners-and-contractors