Massachusetts Building Codes

New Bedford, Massachusetts Building Codes

• 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 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
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

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
Fire Marshal	Fire Department Phone: (508) 991-6124
Planning	Planning Department Phone: (508) 979-1488
Public Works	Dept. Of Public Works Phone: (508) 979-1520
Parks/Recreation	Park Department Phone: (508) 991-6175
Aviation	Airport Commissioner Phone: (508) 991-6160

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