8th Edition Base Code

The 8th edition of the Base Code is comprised of the International Building Code 2009 (IBC), several companion I-codes and a separate package with Massachusetts amendments to the I-codes. The IBC and its companion codes are sold by the International Code Council www.iccsafe.org and the Massachusetts amendments package is sold by the State House Bookstore (617-727-2834).

Key references needed to properly use all chapters of the Base Code are listed in the table below.

2009 International Codes (I-Codes)	Massachusetts Regulations
IBC - International Building Code	780 CMR - MA Amendments to the IBC
IEBC - International Existing Building Code	527 CMR - MA fire prevention and electrical regulations
IECC - International Energy Conservation Code	521 CMR - MA accessibility regulations
IMC - International Mechanical Code	248 CMR - MA plumbing regulations
IFC - International Fire Code	524 CMR - MA elevator regulations

An electronic version of the Massachusetts amendments package is provided below for convenience but it is not official. Please contact the State House Bookstore for the official version.

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User tip: First find a topic location in the IBC table of contents. Then come back to this screen, open the appropriate MA amendment chapter and scroll to the specific section to see if amendments apply to that section. Also, don't forget to further check for amendments since August 2010, which are posted on the preceding web page.

 

• Massachusetts Amendments to the IBC (August 2010)

Table of Contents  (37kb)

1. Scope and Administration  (156kb)
2. Definitions  (59kb)
3. Use and Occupancy Classification  (69kb)
4. Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy  (101kb)
5. General Building Heights and Areas  (51kb)
6. Types of Construction  (44kb)
7. Fire and Smoke Protective Features (No MA amendments.)  (40kb)
8. Interior Finishes  (56kb)
9. Fire Protection Systems  (146kb)
10. Means of Egress  (64kb)
11. Accessibility  (46kb)
12. Interior Environment  (54kb)
13. Energy Efficiency  (73kb)
14. Exterior Walls (No MA amendments.)  (44kb)
15. Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures (No MA amendments.)  (40kb)
16. Structural Design  (334kb)
17. Structural Tests and Special Inspections  (65kb)
18. Soils and Foundations  (588kb)
19. Concrete  (51kb)
20. Aluminum (No MA amendments.)  (40kb)
21. Masonry  (63kb)
22. Steel  (53kb)
23. Wood  (55kb)
24. Glass and Glazing  (42kb)
25. Gypsum board and Plaster (No MA amendments.)  (41kb)
26. Plastic  (50kb)
27. Electrical  (49kb)
28. Mechanical Systems  (47kb)
29. Plumbing Systems  (46kb)
30. Elevator and Conveying Systems  (51kb)
31. Special Construction  (73kb)
32. Encroachments into the Public Right-of-way  (47kb)
33. Safeguards During Construction  (54kb)
34. Existing Structures  (158kb)
35. Referenced Standards  (53kb)

110. Special Regulations  (275kb)

R1 Concrete Testing Laboratories Licensing
R2 Concrete Field Testing Technician
R3 Manufactured Buildings, Building Components and Mobile Homes
R4 Licensing Native Lumber Producers
R5 Construction Supervisors
R6 Reserved
R7 Certification of Inspectors of buildings, Building Commissioners and Local Inspectors

115. Appendices  (219kb)

A. Employee Qualifications - Reserved
B. Board of Appeals - Reserved
C. Group U Agricultural Buildings
D. Fire Districts - Reserved
E. Supplementary Accessibility Requirements - Reserved
F. Rodent proofing
G. Flood Resistant Construction
H. Signs
I. Patio Covers
J. Grading
K. Administrative Provisions - Reserved
AA. Stretch Energy Code