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Massachusetts Building Codes

Automate code compliance checking for Massachusetts (MA). Nomic supports 7 state-specific codes plus all standard adopted codes.

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Massachusetts Code Adoption

Massachusetts has its own comprehensive state building code with many state-specific requirements.

Adopted Codes in Massachusetts

These are the primary codes adopted by Massachusetts for building construction

IBC
IRC
IMC
IECC
NFPA 70
State-Specific

Massachusetts State-Specific Codes

Massachusetts has adopted these state-specific codes in addition to or instead of standard model codes

MASSACHUSETTS FUEL GAS CODE

Fuel Gas Code

MASSACHUSETTS PLUMBING CODE

Plumbing Code

MASSACHUSETTS SANITARY CODE

Property Maintenance Code

MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATOR CODE

Elevator Code

MASSACHUSETTS 521 CMR

Accessibility Code

MASSACHUSETTS FIRE CODE

Fire Code

MASSACHUSETTS CTLL

Structural Code

Major Cities in Massachusetts

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1 cities

Boston

3 local codes

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Codes Available for Massachusetts Compliance

Browse all codes in our database that apply to Massachusetts projects

IBC

Supported

Building Code

International Building Code IBC

IRC

Supported

Residential Code

International Residential Code IRC

IECC

Supported

Energy Code

International Energy Conservation Code IECC

IMC

Supported

Mechanical Code

International Mechanical Code IMC

NFPA 70

Electrical Code

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

MASSACHUSETTS FUEL GAS CODE

Fuel Gas Code

MASSACHUSETTS PLUMBING CODE

Plumbing Code

MASSACHUSETTS SANITARY CODE

Property Maintenance Code

MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATOR CODE

Elevator Code

MASSACHUSETTS 521 CMR

Accessibility Code

MASSACHUSETTS FIRE CODE

Fire Code

MASSACHUSETTS CTLL

Structural Code

View all 14 applicable codes

Other Northeast States

Explore building codes in nearby jurisdictions

New York

NY

Pennsylvania

PA

New Jersey

NJ

Connecticut

CT

New Hampshire

NH

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Understanding Massachusetts Building Code Requirements

Massachusetts has its own comprehensive state building code with many state-specific requirements. Nomic's AI-powered platform automatically checks your drawings against all applicable Massachusetts requirements, including state amendments and local variations.

State Code Framework

Massachusetts has its own state building code with IBC, IRC, IMC and other codes as the foundation for construction requirements.

Instant Compliance Checks

Upload your drawings and get instant answers about MA code compliance. Nomic provides specific citations and actionable recommendations.