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Public Meeting Notice

Public Meeting Notice  BBRS 11th Edition Residential Code Subcommittee Meeting- 10.1.26

Meeting start time: 9:00am
Posted: September 25, 2026 9:36 a.m.

Overview

This is a remote meeting. You can participate from your computer, laptop, or smartphone. See the Meeting Agenda for details.

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Meeting ID: 247 086 285 574 899 

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of Building Regulations and Standards 11th Edition Residential Code Subcommittee will be convening a regular meeting. 

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617- 701-8711. The Agency will make best efforts to accommodate requests received in a timely manner.

Agenda

Members
Becca Edson
Todd Cantor
Jason Ferschke
Greg Gagnon
Reade Milne
Len Morse-Fortier
David Riquinha
Ross Seavey
David Silveira

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 

  1. Review/Discuss/Vote Meeting Minutes for the following Residential Code meeting:
    1. September 17, 2026
  2. Review/Discuss/ Vote IRC and 780 CMR 51.00 Chapter Reviews 
    1. 2024 IRC Appendix BO
    2. 2024 IRC Chapter 3 including Climate Resiliency Subcommittee proposed changes
    3. 2024 IRC Chapter 4
    4. 2024 IRC Chapter 1and 780 CMR 51.00 Chapter R1
  3. Review/Discuss/ Vote Code proposals 
    1. 2024 IRC Appendix BP Transient Residential Occupancy (Short Term Rentals) submitted by Division of Occupational License 
    2. R315.4 Combination Alarms submitted by J. Nunnemacher
    3. R311.7.5.2 Treads and R313.2.1  Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems submitted by G. Webb, Home Builders and Remodelers Association of MA
    4. R403.3.5 Duct Testing (ACANE1) submitted by K. Burke ACA/NE
    5. R403.6.3 Testing and Verification (ACANE 2) submitted by K. Burke ACA/NE
  4. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting

Adjournment – the next scheduled meeting is October 1, 2026

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