Are firepits or chimineas legal in Massachusetts?

Yes, if used for cooking and must meet these requirements:

•Kept to a reasonable size

•Located away from combustible materials

•Contained in a non-flammable enclosure, and

•Tended by someone who is 18 years of age or older

Please see the link below for more information

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/open-burning-safety

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3. When does the new carbon monoxide detector become law?
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