Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 272:86A: Stabling horses and mules above first floor; exceeding six; fire exits
What this law says, in plain English
Persons cannot stable horses or mules above the first floor or more than six on the first floor of buildings without sprinkler systems unless the building has two separate, fire department-approved exits allowing animals to safely exit during fire emergencies. Animals must practice using both exits weekly.
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