Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) News

The BBRS is an 11-member board which derives its authority to adopt regulations, administer provisions of the state building code and operate various construction related programs from Massachusetts General Laws chapter 143, sections 93 through 100. Please review the FAQ ("Frequently Asked Questions") link below for further information about the varied programs and related complaint procedures. All applications, inquiries or suggestions may be mailed to:

Board of Building Regulations and Standards
One Ashburton Place, Room 1301
Boston, Ma 02108

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Board:

• Meetings - Agenda and Minutes
• Meetings - Calendar
• Board Members
• Advisory Committees
• Appeals Board and Application

 

Resources:

• FAQs

• Stretch Energy Code

• CODEWORD newsletter 

• PowerPoint Presentations  
• Laws and Regulations
• 1995 Report on One-and Two-Family Sprinklering  file size 3MB
• 2009 Report on One-and Two-Family Residential Sprinklering  file size 29MB

 

Building Officials and Permits

• Building Permit - Application Forms
• Building Official - Certification
• Building Officials - CEU's 
• State Electrical Inspector

 

Programs:

• Concrete Field Testing Technicians
• Concrete Testing Laboratories Licensing
• Native Lumber Producers
• MA Non-Criminal Fire and Bldg Code Violation Ticket Booklets Program
• Manufactured Buildings