Building Code Reference Library

Massachusetts Building Codes

Click on map to select a different state or province
US Map
Alaska Hawaii Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York New Jersey Washington D.C. Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Ohio Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Illinois Kentucky Florida Georgia Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Arizona Utah Nevada California Oregon North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington
Click to change region
Below you can find links to Building Codes for the state of Massachusetts. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.

This information is obtained directly from the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

Notes Concerning Massachusetts Building Codes

• Massachusetts' building codes are mandatory for all buildings statewide. Local jurisdictions may amend the codes only with state approval.

Massachusetts Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeMA State Building Code, 8th EditionState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Structural CodeMA State Building Code, 8th EditionState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Plumbing CodeMA State Plumbing CodeState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Mechanical CodeMA State Mechanical CodeState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Electrical CodeMA Electrical CodeState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Fire/Life Safety CodeMA Fire Prevention Regulations, 527 CMR 21State House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Accessibility CodeArchitectural Access Regulations, CMR 521State House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Energy CodeASHRAE 90.1 [Mass. State Building Code, Article 13 (780 CMR)]State House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online
Elevator CodeANSI A17.1[MA Regulations article 35/524 CMR]State House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
online

click here to update your log-in and member information

click here to maintain your company profile & view metrics

Keep Up To Date with eNewsletters
Keep up to date with our variety of complimentary weekly and monthly eNewsletters covering the construction industry.
Designing & Building with the IBC
The definitive reference from RSMeans on using the latest IBC building codes.
Massachusetts Municipal Codes
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Massachusetts: