Newton, Massachusetts Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Newton, 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).
Newton 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 | Inspectional Services Department Phone: (617) 796-1060 Fax: (617) 796-1086 |
| Plumbing | Inspectional Services Department Phone: (617) 796-1070 |
| Mechanical | Inspectional Services Department Phone: (617) 796-1070 |
| Electrical | Inspectional Services Department Phone: (617) 796-1075 |
| Accessibility | Inspectional Services Department Phone: (617) 796-1060 |
| Historic Preservation | Lara Kritzer Sr. Preservation Planner Phone: (617) 796-1129 |
| Zoning | Juris Alksnitis Chief Zoning Code Official Phone: (617) 796-1127 |
| Planning | Michael Kruse Director Phone: (617) 796-1130 |
| Environmental | Martha Aherin Horn Senior Environmental Planner Phone: (617) 796-1134 |
| City Attorney | Daniel M. Funk City Solicitor Phone: (617) 796-1240 |
| Public Works | Lou Taverna City Engineer Phone: (617) 796-1000 |
| Fire Marshal | Joe LaCroix Fire Chief Phone: (617) 796-2210 |
| Parks/Recreation | Fran Towle Commissioner Phone: (617) 796-1500 Fax: (617) 796-1512 |
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Other Massachusetts Municipalities
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