Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Inspections

All 26F Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspections for a Certificate of Compliance for a home resale are now processed through the Town of Dennis OpenGov portal. Submit your application and $50 fee here Version Options Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Inspections Headline.

Once the application and payment is complete, please call 508-398-0363 ext. 2136 to schedule an appointment. Inspections are conducted Monday–Thursday, excluding holidays.

Inspection Requirements

• A number must be on the house/building at the time of inspection. Your permit/certificate cannot be issued unless the number is present, as required by MGL Chapter 148, Section 59.
• Battery operated smoke alarms may not replace hardwired smoke alarms.
• Interconnected, hardwired smoke alarms must all sound when any alarm is tested.
• Smoke alarms must be photoelectric.
  • Massachusetts Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Requirements when Selling a One or Two Family Residence (PDF)
  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Requirement Chart for Age of Home (PDF)

If you have any questions regarding your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, please call the Fire Prevention Office before your inspection appointment.

Fire Alarms Save Lives