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Massachusetts Construction Compliance: Document Review Considerations
Massachusetts construction projects are governed by the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), which has significant local amendments and stringent accessibility and energy requirements. Boston projects face additional requirements under Boston's building department.
Requirements
Key compliance requirements
- 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code compliance
- Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB) accessibility requirements
- Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code for participating municipalities
- Boston Inspectional Services Department requirements for Boston projects
Risk areas
Common contradiction areas
- MAAB accessibility requirements conflicting with architectural detail dimensions
- Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code requirements conflicting with envelope specs
- 780 CMR amendments conflicting with IBC-based specification sections