9^th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code – 780 CMR

Includes Specialized Codes and Referenced Standards

Codes of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) and Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.)

The Massachusetts State Building Code consists of a “Base Code” & “Residential Code” sets of amendments to the following 2015 Codes as published by the International Code Council (ICC).

• International Building Code (IBC) 
• International Residential Code (IRC) 
• International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC)
• Portions of the International Fire Code (IFC)

Base Codes  aka Commercial Codes:  All buildings other than one and two family dwellings

• 2015 International Building Code:  2015 IBC 
• 9^th Edition Base Amendments to the 2015 IBC:  9^th Edition Base Code 780 CMR    
• M.G.L. Chapter 143  § 3, 3A, 3Y, 3Z and § 93 through 100
• 2015 International Fire Code (portions as referenced in the IBC):  2015 IFC
• 2015 International Existing Building Code:  2015 IEBC  
• 9^th Edition Base Amendments to the 2015 IEBC:  780 CMR Chapter 34  
• Accessibility Codes /Architectural Access Board:  521 CMR

Residential Codes   Detached one and two family dwellings (Townhouses 3 stories or less)

• 2015 International Residential Code:  2015 IRC 
• 9^th Edition Residential Amendments to the 2015 IRC:  9^th Edition Residential Code 780 CMR Chapter 51
• M.G.L. Chapter 143  § 3, 3A, 3Y, 3Z and § 93 through 100

Energy Codes Residential and Commercial (Base)

• International Energy Conservation Code:  2015 IECC
• 9^th Edition Residential Amendments to the 2015 IECC: 780 CMR 51:00 Chapter 11 : Energy Efficiency
• 9^th Edition Base Amendments to the 2015 IECC: 780 CMR Chapter 13 : Energy Efficiency
• Stretch Energy Code: 780 CMR Appendix AA Stretch Energy Code

Swimming Pool & Spa Codes

•  International Swimming Pool & Spa Code:  2015 ISPSC
• M.G.L. Chapter 140 § 206  Public and Semi-Public Outdoor In Ground Swimming Pools

Mechanical Codes  Mechanical systems, ventilation, exhaust and duct systems

• 2015 International Mechanical Code: 2015 IMC

Sheet Metal Code - Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers: 271 CMR 

• M.G.L. Chapter 112  § 237 through  § 251

Mass Fire Safety Code:  2015 NFPA 1  with Mass Amendments 527 CMR 1

• M.G.L. Chapter 148  Fire Prevention: Automatic Sprinklers: § 26A, 26A ½, 26G, 26G ½ , 26H, 27A ½

Mass Electrical Code: 2017 National Electric Code:  2017 NFPA 70  with Mass Amendments 527 CMR 12 

• M.G.L. Chapter 141  Supervision of Electricians

Mass Plumbing and Gas Code: 248 CMR - Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters

• M.G.L. Chapter 142  Supervision of Plumbing

Links:

BBRS: Board of Building Regulations & Standards-780 CMR  Office of Public Safety and Inspections

CMR: Codes of Massachusetts Regulations Index

ICC: International Code Council Public Access

M.G.L.: Massachusetts General Laws

NFPA: National Fire Prevention Association

Ipswich Town Charter & Bylaws

Ipswich Protective Zoning Bylaws (As Amended through May, 2018)  M.G.L. Chapter 40A  Zoning