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Codes & Links II
9th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code – 780 CMR
Includes Specialized Codes and Referenced Standards
Codes of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) and Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.)
The Massachusetts State Building Code consists of a “Base Code” & “Residential Code” sets of amendments to the following 2015 Codes as published by the International Code Council (ICC).
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Residential Code (IRC)
- International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC)
- Portions of the International Fire Code (IFC)
Base Codes aka Commercial Codes: All buildings other than one and two family dwellings
- 2015 International Building Code: 2015 IBC
- 9th Edition Base Amendments to the 2015 IBC: 9th Edition Base Code 780 CMR
- M.G.L. Chapter 143 § 3, 3A, 3Y, 3Z and § 93 through 100
- 2015 International Fire Code (portions as referenced in the IBC): 2015 IFC
- 2015 International Existing Building Code: 2015 IEBC
- 9th Edition Base Amendments to the 2015 IEBC: 780 CMR Chapter 34
- Accessibility Codes /Architectural Access Board: 521 CMR
Residential Codes Detached one and two family dwellings (Townhouses 3 stories or less)
- 2015 International Residential Code: 2015 IRC
- 9th Edition Residential Amendments to the 2015 IRC: 9th Edition Residential Code 780 CMR Chapter 51
- M.G.L. Chapter 143 § 3, 3A, 3Y, 3Z and § 93 through 100
Energy Codes Residential and Commercial (Base)
- International Energy Conservation Code: 2018 IECC
- 9th Edition Residential Amendments to the 2018 IECC as of 2/7/2020: 780 CMR 51:00 Chapter 11 : Energy Efficiency
- 9th Edition Base Amendments to the 2018 IECC as of 2/7/2020: 780 CMR Chapter 13 : Energy Efficiency
- Stretch Energy Code: 780 CMR Appendix AA Stretch Energy Code
Swimming Pool & Spa Codes
- International Swimming Pool & Spa Code: 2015 ISPSC
- M.G.L. Chapter 140 § 206 Public and Semi-Public Outdoor In Ground Swimming Pools
Mechanical Codes Mechanical systems, ventilation, exhaust and duct systems
- 2015 International Mechanical Code: 2015 IMC
Sheet Metal Code - Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers: 271 CMR
- M.G.L. Chapter 112 § 237 through § 251
Mass Fire Safety Code: 527 CMR
- M.G.L. Chapter 148 Fire Prevention: Automatic Sprinklers: § 26A, 26A ½, 26G, 26G ½ , 26H, 27A ½
Mass Electrical Code: 2020 National Electric Code: 2020 NFPA 70 with Mass Amendments 527 CMR 12
- M.G.L. Chapter 141 Supervision of Electricians
Mass Plumbing and Gas Code: 248 CMR - Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
- M.G.L. Chapter 142 Supervision of Plumbing
Links:
BBRS: Board of Building Regulations & Standards-780 CMR Office of Public Safety and Inspections
CMR: Codes of Massachusetts Regulations Index
ICC: International Code Council Public Access
M.G.L.: Massachusetts General Laws
NFPA: National Fire Prevention Association
Ipswich Protective Zoning Bylaws (As Amended through May, 2018) M.G.L. Chapter 40A Zoning