Boston, Massachusetts Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Boston, Massachusetts.
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• Massachusetts has adopted a statewide building code. For additional information about the state building code, visit the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS).
Boston Massachusetts Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Mass. State Building Code, 7th Edition | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Structural Code | Mass. State Building Code, 7th Edition | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Plumbing Code | Mass. State Plumbing Code | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Mechanical Code | Mass. State Mechanical Code | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Electrical Code | Mass. Electrical Code | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Mass. Fire Prevention Regulations, 527 CMR 21 | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Accessibility Code | Architectural Access Regulations, CMR 521 | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Energy Code | ASHRAE 90.1 [Mass. State Building Code, Article 13 (780 CMR)] | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 |
| Other Codes | Accessbility: Architectural Access Regulations, CMR 521. Contact Debora Ryan (617) 635-5306, ext. 0660. | |
Massachusetts Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Inspector of Buildings Phone: (617) 635-5306 |
| Plumbing | Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (617) 635-5306 |
| Mechanical | Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (617) 635-5306 |
| Electrical | Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (617) 635-5306 |
| Accessibility | Plan Examiner Phone: (617) 635-5312 |
| Historic Preservation | Bryan Glascock Acting Director Phone: (617) 635-3850 |
| Zoning | Director Plans & Zoning Phone: (617) 635-5312 |
| Planning | Director of Planning Phone: (617) 722-4300 |
| Environmental | Bryan Glascock Acting Director Phone: (617) 635-3850 |
| City Attorney | Corporation Counsel Phone: (617) 635-4034 |
| Public Works | Commissioner Phone: (617) 635-4950 |
| Fire Marshal | Paul Christian Fire Marshal Phone: (617) 343-3402 |
| Parks/Recreation | Antonia Pollak Commissioner Phone: (617) 635-4505 |
Other Massachusetts Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Massachusetts:
