Spark arresters
M.G.L. c. 160, § 235
in effectc. 160, § 235. Spark arresters
Section 235. Every corporation operating a railroad shall install and maintain on locomotives in its service spark arresters or other suitable devices capable of preventing the discharge of sparks or other material which could start a fire. Said spark arresters or other suitable devices shall be subject to the approval and inspection of the department.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter160/Section235Fetched: 10/20/2026
