Cambridge, Massachusetts Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Cambridge follows the Massachusetts statewide building code. For additional information about the state building code, visit the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS).
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeMass. State Building Code, 7th EditionState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
Structural CodeMass. State Building Code, 7th EditionState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
Plumbing CodeMass. State Plumbing CodeState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
Mechanical CodeMass. State Building CodeState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
Electrical CodeMass. Electrical CodeState House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
Accessibility CodeArchitectural Access Regulations, CMR 521State House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
Energy CodeASHRAE 90.1 [Mass. State Building Code, Article 13 (780 CMR)]State House Bookstore,
(617) 727-2834
Elevator CodeMass. State Board of Building Regs. & Stands.

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 AreaContact
StructuralBuilding Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.*
Phone: (617) 349-6100
Fax: (617) 349-6132
PlumbingPlumbing Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.*
Phone: (617) 349-6100
Fax: (617) 349-6132
MechanicalBuilding Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.*
Phone: (617) 349-6100
Fax: (617) 349-6132
ElectricalWiring Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.*
Phone: (617) 349-6100
Fax: (617) 349-6132
AccessibilityBuilding Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.*
Phone: (617) 349-6100
Fax: (617) 349-6132
Historic PreservationCharles Sullivan
Executive Director, Historic Commission
Phone: (617) 349-4683
EnvironmentalJohn Bolduc
Environmental Planner
Phone: (617) 349-4628
Fire MarshalFire Dept.
Phone: (617) 349-4918
CivilBuilding Inspector, Inspection Services Dept.*
Phone: (617) 349-6100
Fax: (617) 349-6132
ZoningLiza Paden**
Division of Community Planning
Phone: (617) 349-4647
Fax: (617) 349-4669
PlanningLiza Paden
Division of Community Planning
Phone: (617) 349-4600
City AttorneyDonald A. Drisdell
City Solicitor
Phone: (617) 349-4121
Public WorksLisa Peterson
Commissioner
Phone: (617) 349-4800
Building codes are also available for these other Massachusetts municipalities: