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Massachusetts Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 12 current statewide building code adoption records for Massachusetts, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Massachusetts adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Massachusetts Electrical Code, Tenth Edition 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Feb 17, 2023 Amended Official source
Massachusetts Mechanical Code, Tenth Edition 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Custom Official source
Massachusetts Fire Code 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Standard Official source
Massachusetts Energy Conservation Code, Tenth Edition 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Custom Official source
Stretch Energy Code by Department of Energy Resources (DOER) 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Feb 14, 2025 Amended Official source
Massachusetts Building Code, Tenth Edition 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Custom Official source
Massachusetts Residential Code, Tenth Edition 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Custom Official source
Massachusetts Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Tenth Edition 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Standard Official source
Massachusetts Existing Building Code, Tenth Edition 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Custom Official source
Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, Tenth Edition 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA 1) NFPA Dec 9, 2022 Custom Official source
Provisions Governing the Conduct of Plumbing and Gas Fitting Work Performed State Specific ICC Apr 30, 2021 Custom Official source
Massachusetts Uniform Plumbing Code State Specific ICC Dec 8, 2023 Custom Official source

Massachusetts building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Massachusetts?

The current dataset contains 12 active adoption records for Massachusetts. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IMC, IRC, ISPSC, NFPA 1, NFPA 70, State Specific.

Does Massachusetts amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom, Standard. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Massachusetts?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Massachusetts.

Are these Massachusetts records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.