Worcester, Massachusetts Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Worcester, 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).
Worcester Massachusetts Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Mass. State Building Code, 7th Edition | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 or online |
| Structural Code | Mass. State Building Code, 7th Edition | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 or online |
| Plumbing Code | Mass. State Plumbing Code | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 or online |
| Mechanical Code | Mass. State Mechanical Code | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 or online |
| Electrical Code | Mass. Electrical Code | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Mass. Fire Prevention Regulations, 527 CMR 21 | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 or online |
| Accessibility Code | Architectural Access Regulations, CMR 521 | State House Bookstore, (617) 727-2834 or online |
| 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 | Code Division - Construction - Buildings Phone: (508) 799-1206 |
| Plumbing | Code Division - Construction - Plumbing Phone: (508) 799-1215 |
| Mechanical | Code Division - Construction - Plumbing Phone: (508) 799-1215 |
| Electrical | Code Division - Construction - Wiring Phone: (508) 799-8585 |
| City Attorney | David Moore City Solicitor Phone: (508) 799-1161 Fax: (508) 799-1163 |
| Public Works | Robert Moylan Dept. of Public Works Phone: (508) 929-1300 |
| Fire Marshal | Gerard A Dio Fire Chief Phone: (508) 799-1818 |
| Parks/Recreation | Robert Moylan Dept. of Public Works Phone: (508) 929-1300 |
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Other Massachusetts Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Massachusetts:
