Massachusetts Building Codes
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NOTICE:
The Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code's Residential Provisions is effective January 1, 2023. Its Commercial Provisions is effective on July 1, 2023.
2021 Massachusetts State Building Codes
2015 Massachusetts State Building Codes
2009 Massachusetts State Building Codes
INCORPORATED AMENDMENTS
2021 Massachusetts State Building Codes
2015 Massachusetts State Building Codes
2009 Massachusetts State Building Codes
FURTHER INFORMATION
Massachusetts Agencies
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The Massachusetts State Building Code, overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, establishes the minimum standards for building design, construction, and maintenance to ensure safety and welfare of the public.
The Massachusetts State Building Code, overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, establishes the minimum standards for building design, construction, and maintenance to ensure safety and welfare of the public.
However, municipalities have the authority to adopt additional or more stringent building regulations than those outlined in the Massachusetts State Building Code.
Department of Public Safety
Board of Building Regulations and Standards
The Board of Building Regulations and Standards is responsible for adopting and enforcing the Massachusetts State Building Codes (MSBC). The MSBC comprises two volumes: 1) the Residential volume that regulates one- and two-family structures; and 2) the Base volume which regulates all structures that are not covered by the Residential regulations. Codes include:
Building Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Code Existing Building Mechanical Energy
Board of Building Regulations and Standards
The Board of Building Regulations and Standards is responsible for adopting and enforcing the Massachusetts State Building Codes (MSBC). The MSBC comprises two volumes: 1) the Residential volume that regulates one- and two-family structures; and 2) the Base volume which regulates all structures that are not covered by the Residential regulations. Codes include:
Building Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Code Existing Building Mechanical Energy
Department of Fire Services
Fire Safety Division
The Fire Safety Division is responsible for providing code compliance, fire protection engineering interpretations, and enforcing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety and Electrical Codes. Codes include:
Fire Safety Electrical
Fire Safety Division
The Fire Safety Division is responsible for providing code compliance, fire protection engineering interpretations, and enforcing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety and Electrical Codes. Codes include:
Fire Safety Electrical
Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
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DOER oversees energy codes in the state to promote energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. The Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, an optional appendix to the state building code, is one of the key components of the state's efforts to enhance energy performance in buildings. Codes include:
Energy Stretch Energy
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DOER oversees energy codes in the state to promote energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. The Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, an optional appendix to the state building code, is one of the key components of the state's efforts to enhance energy performance in buildings. Codes include:
Energy Stretch Energy
Division of Occupational Licensure
Board of Elevator Regulations
The Board is responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of regulations governing the installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, lifts, and other conveyances in Massachusetts. Codes include:
Elevator
Board of Elevator Regulations
The Board is responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of regulations governing the installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, lifts, and other conveyances in Massachusetts. Codes include:
Elevator
Division of Occupational Licensure
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
The board enforces plumbing and gas fitting codes and regulations in the state. It ensures that licensed professionals adhere to established standards in their work, promoting safety and compliance with state building codes. Codes include:
Plumbing Fuel Gas
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
The board enforces plumbing and gas fitting codes and regulations in the state. It ensures that licensed professionals adhere to established standards in their work, promoting safety and compliance with state building codes. Codes include:
Plumbing Fuel Gas
Architectural Access Board
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The Board develops and enforces regulations related to architectural access in public buildings and facilities. These regulations are designed to ensure that buildings are accessible to individuals with disabilities, providing equal opportunities for participation in public life. Codes include:
Accessibility
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The Board develops and enforces regulations related to architectural access in public buildings and facilities. These regulations are designed to ensure that buildings are accessible to individuals with disabilities, providing equal opportunities for participation in public life. Codes include:
Accessibility
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality (BHCSQ)
The Department of Public Health's Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality (BHCSQ) oversees construction regulations related to healthcare facilities. These regulations ensure that healthcare facilities in the state meet specific standards to ensure safety and quality of care. Codes include:
Health Care Facilities
Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality (BHCSQ)
The Department of Public Health's Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality (BHCSQ) oversees construction regulations related to healthcare facilities. These regulations ensure that healthcare facilities in the state meet specific standards to ensure safety and quality of care. Codes include:
Health Care Facilities