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9th 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).
Base Codes aka Commercial Codes: All buildings other than one and two family dwellings
Residential Codes Detached one and two family dwellings (Townhouses 3 stories or less)
Energy Codes Residential and Commercial (Base)
Swimming Pool & Spa Codes
Mechanical Codes Mechanical systems, ventilation, exhaust and duct systems
Sheet Metal Code - Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers: 271 CMR
Mass Fire Safety Code: 527 CMR
Mass Electrical Code: 2020 National Electric Code: 2020 NFPA 70 with Mass Amendments 527 CMR 12
Mass Plumbing and Gas Code: 248 CMR - Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
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 Protective Zoning Bylaws (As Amended through May, 2018) M.G.L. Chapter 40A Zoning