Seventh Edition (Base Volume)
- 100: Removing reference to HIC
- 106: Adding periodic inspection for R-2 Uses
- 108: Deleting exemption from CSL requirements for solar installers
- 110.2: Temporary emergency uses
Chapter 3: Use and Occupancy Classification
- 300: Combustible Liquid, Fire Point, and Water Miscible Liquid definitions
- 312: Agricultural Buildings
Chapter 4: Special Detailed Requirements Based upon Use and Occupancy
Chapter 5: General Building Heights and Areas
Chapter 6: Types of Construction
Chapter 7: Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
Chapter 9: Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 12: Interior Environment
Chapter 13: Energy Conservation
Chapter 15: Roof Assemblies and Roof Top Structures
Chapter 17: Quality Assurance During Construction
Chapter 18: Foundations and Retaining Walls
Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster
Chapter 28: Mechanical Systems
Chapter 30: Elevators and Conveying
Chapter 31: Special Construction
Chapter 32: Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33: Safeguards During Construction
Chapter 34: Existing Structures
- 3407: Energy Efficiency
- 3407: Energy Efficiency to 2009 IECC
- 3407: Energy Efficiency to 2009 IECC
- 3408: Misc. Structural / Seismic
- 3408.4.2: Rehabilitation or Fitout Earthquake Triggers
- 3408.4.3: Solar Earthquake Triggers
Chapter 35: Referenced Standards
Chapters 36-50: Reserved
Chapter 51-109: See Seventh Edition of MSBC for One and Two Family Dwellings
Chapter 110: Special Regulations
R1: Concrete Testing Laboratories Licensing
R2: Concrete Testing Personnel Licensing
R3: Manufactured Buildings, Building Components and Mobile Homes
R4: Use of Native Lumber
R5: Construction Supervisors
CSL Scope of Work
R6: Registration and Enforcement of Home Improvement Contractor Program
HIC Regulations Removed from MSBC
R7: Certification of Inspectors of Buildings, Building Commissioners, and Local Inspectors
BO Energy Code Training
BO Energy Code Training, Final
BO Stretch Code Training
Chapter 120: Appendices
Appendices A to J
AG: Construction in Flood Zones
AG: Floodplain Construction
Appendices K to O
Appendix P
Appendices Q to Z
AX: Fee Schedule Update
AX: Fee Schedule Update
AZ: Townhouse Snow Loads
Seventh Edition (Residential Volume)
Chapter 51: Administration for Single- And Two-Family Dwellings
Chapter 53: Building Planning for Single- And Two-Family Dwellings
Chapter 58: Roof-Ceiling Construction
Chapter 60: Chimneys, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
Chapter 62: Mechanical Administration
Chapter 63: General Mechanical Requirements
Chapter 64: Heating and Cooling Equipment
Chapter 68: Chimneys and Vents
Chapter 69: Special Fuel-Burning Equipment
Chapter 70: Boilers and Water Heaters
Chapter 72: Special Piping and Storage Systems
Chapter 75: Plumbing Administration
Chapter 76: General Plumbing Requirements
Chapter 79: Water Supply and Distribution
Chapters 83-92: Electrical Provisions
Chapter 100: Referenced Standards
The following are amendments of 780 CMR 51, as promulgated by the BBRS:
- 5100: Remove HIC
- 5101: Coordinating townhouses with 8th Edition
- 5108.3.5.2: Exempting construction of swimming pools from CSL requirements
- 5108.3.5.2: Eliminating CSL exemption for solar installers
- 5111.6: Trench Permits
- 5301.2, Table 4: Wind and Snow Loads
- 5305.1: Basement Ceiling Height
- 5311.5.3.3: Stair Riser Opening
- 5312.5.2: Antifreeze in Sprinklers
- 5317.2: Dwelling Unit Separation in Townhouses
- 6100: Energy Efficiency
- 6100: Energy Efficiency to 2009 IECC
- 6100: Energy Efficiency to 2009 IECC Final
- 9305: Basement Ceiling Height and Energy Conservation
- -- 1/10/2010
Sixth Edition
Chapter 4: Special Use and Occupancy
Chapter 5: General Building Limitations
Chapter 6: Types of Construction
Chapter 7: Fire Resistant Materials and Construction
Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 12: Interior Environment
Chapter 13: Energy Conservation
Chapter 14: Exterior Wall Covering
Chapter 15: Roof and Roof Covering
Chapter 16: Structural Loads
Chapter 17: Structural Tests and Inspections
Chapter 18: Foundations and Retaining Walls
Chapter 20: Lightweight Metals
Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster
Chapter 27: Electrical Wiring, Equipment and Systems
Chapter 28: Mechanical Systems
Chapter 30: Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 31: Special Construction
Chapter 32: Construction in the Right-of-Way
Chapter 33: Site Work, Demolition, and Construction
Chapter 34: Repair, Alteration, Addition and Change of Use of Existing Structures
Chapter 35: Manufactured Buildings, Manufactured Building Components, and Manufactured Housing
Chapter 36: One and Two Family Dwellings
List of Appendices
A: Referenced Standards
B: Sample Building Permit Application Forms
Official Interpretation 1-85 to 49-98
Official Interpretation 50-98
C: Recommended Fastening Schedule
D: Guidance for Selection of Foundation Material Classes in Table 1804.3
E: Procedure for Accounting for Series and Parallel Heat
F: Reference Data for Repair, Addition, and Change of Use of Existing Buildings
G: Unit Dead Loads for Design Purposes
H: Historic Buildings
I: Independent Structural Engineering Review
J: Energy Provisions
Pages 753 - 762
Pages 769.1 - 760.32
K: Floor Protector Thermal Conductivity Calculations
L: Schedule of Fees
Special Rules and Regulations
R1: Concrete Testing Laboratories Licensing
R2: Concrete Testing Personnel Licensing
R3: Manufactured Buildings, Building Components and Mobile Homes
R4: Use of Native Lumber
R5: Construction Supervisors
R6: Registration and Enforcement of Home Improvement Contractor Program
R7: Certification of Inspectors of Buildings, Building Commissioners, and Local Inspectors
Fifth Edition
Fourth Edition
Forward, Acknowledgements and Amendments