New Bedford, Massachusetts Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for New Bedford, 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).
New Bedford 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 |
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 | Robert Thatcher Building Commissioner Phone: (508) 979-1540 |
| Plumbing | Robert Thatcher Building Commissioner Phone: (508) 979-1540 |
| Mechanical | Robert Thatcher Building Commissioner Phone: (508) 979-1540 |
| Electrical | Wire Department Phone: (508) 979-1470 |
| Historic Preservation | Historical Commission Phone: (508) 997-1776 |
| Planning | Planning Department Phone: (508) 979-1488 |
| Public Works | Dept. Of Public Works Phone: (508) 979-1520 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Department Phone: (508) 991-6124 |
| Parks/Recreation | Park Department Phone: (508) 991-6175 |
| Aviation | Airport Commissioner Phone: (508) 991-6160 |
Other Massachusetts Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Massachusetts:
