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Public Meeting Notice

Public Meeting Notice  BBRS 11th Edition Residential Code Subcommittee Meeting- 9.17.26

Meeting start time: 9:00am
Posted: September 11, 2026 1:38 p.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 

Passcode: XQ7XE3U2 

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Phone conference ID: 589 654 425# 

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 
    1. July 16, 2026 
    2. September 3, 2026
  2. Review/Discuss Transient Residential Occupancy (Short Term Rentals) Draft Language
  3. Review/Discuss/ Vote 2024 IRC and 780 CMR 51.00 Chapter Reviews 
    1. 2024 IRC Appendix BO
    2. 2024 IRC Chapter 3
  4. Review/Discuss/ Vote Code proposals from BBRS for 2024 IRC
    1. R403.3.5 Duct Testing (ACANE 1) submitted by K. Burke ACA/NE
    2. R403.6.3 Testing and Verification (ACANE 2) submitted by K. Burke ACA/NE
    3. R915.4.4 and R315.4 submitted by J. Nunnemacher
    4. R311.7.5.2 and R313.2.1 submitted by G. Webb, Home Builders and Remodelers Association of MA
  5. 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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