Lowell, Massachusetts Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Massachusetts has adopted a 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 Mechanical 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

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
StructuralMatthew Coggins
Assistant City Manager
Phone: (978) 970-4252
PlumbingMatthew Coggins
Assistant City Manager
Phone: (978) 970-4252
MechanicalMatthew Coggins
Assistant City Manager
Phone: (978) 970-4252
ElectricalMatthew Coggins
Assistant City Manager
Phone: (978) 970-4252
AccessibilityMatthew Coggins
Assistant City Manager
Phone: (978) 970-4252
Historic PreservationStephen Stowell
Administrator, Historic Board
Phone: (978) 970-4270
Fire MarshalCapt. John Weber
Lowell Fire Prevention Bureau
Phone: (978) 459-5554
ZoningKathy Murphy
Zoning Officer
Phone: (978) 446-7108
PlanningGeorge Proakis
Chief Planner
Phone: (978) 970-4252
Fax: (978) 446-7014
Public WorksEd Walsh
Commissioner
Phone: (978) 970-4246
Fax: (978) 970-4071
Parks/RecreationTom Bellegarde
Commissioner
Phone: (978) 970-4171
Building codes are also available for these other Massachusetts municipalities: