Cambridge, Massachusetts Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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• Cambridge follows the Massachusetts statewide building code. For additional information about the state building code, visit the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS).
Cambridge 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 Building 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 |
| Elevator Code | Mass. State Board of Building Regs. & Stands. |
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 | Building Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.* Phone: (617) 349-6100 Fax: (617) 349-6132 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.* Phone: (617) 349-6100 Fax: (617) 349-6132 |
| Mechanical | Building Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.* Phone: (617) 349-6100 Fax: (617) 349-6132 |
| Electrical | Wiring Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.* Phone: (617) 349-6100 Fax: (617) 349-6132 |
| Civil | Building Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.* Phone: (617) 349-6100 Fax: (617) 349-6132 |
| Accessibility | Building Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.* Phone: (617) 349-6100 Fax: (617) 349-6132 |
| Historic Preservation | Charles Sullivan Executive Director, Historic Commission Phone: (617) 349-4683 |
| Zoning | Liza Paden** Division of Community Planning Phone: (617) 349-4647 Fax: (617) 349-4669 |
| Planning | Liza Paden Division of Community Planning Phone: (617) 349-4600 |
| Environmental | John Bolduc Environmental Planner Phone: (617) 349-4628 |
| City Attorney | Donald A. Drisdell City Solicitor Phone: (617) 349-4121 |
| Public Works | Lisa Peterson Commissioner Phone: (617) 349-4800 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Dept. Phone: (617) 349-4918 |
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Other Massachusetts Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Massachusetts:
