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MA state code is based on the 2015 IBC, IRC, IEBC, IMC, and ISPSC, as well as the 2018 IECC. There are references to the 2015 IFC.

  • 2015 International Building Code
  • 2021 International Energy Conservation Code as a stretch code
  • 2015 International Existing Building Code
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code
  • 2015 International Residential Code
  • 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Jurisdiction Adoptions

See statewide adoptions for local and jurisdictional adoption information.

Key Contacts

ICC Government Relations Representative
Bill Nash
Sr. Regional Manager - Government Relations
wnash@iccsafe.org
401-265-0003

Chief of Inspections
Office of Public Safety & Inspections
Richard Baldacci
Richard.baldacci@mass.gov
617-727-3200

State Fire Marshal
Department of Fire Services
Jon M. Davine
Jon.davine@mass.gov
978-567-3111

Director, Energy Efficiency Division
Ian Finlayson
ian.finlayson@mass.gov
617-626-7300

Important Links

Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS)

Office of Public Safety & Inspections

Ninth Edition of the MA State Building Code 780 | Mass.gov

Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (BFPR)

Department of Fire Services

Massachusetts Fire Code | Mass.gov

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Building Energy Code | Mass.gov