Building Code Notice for Construction Supervisors

Notice to All Construction Supervisor License Holders Concerning Applicable Building Codes


Residential Construction


You must have a copy of these codes in your possession.
  • International Energy Conservation Code - IECC 2015
  • International Residential Code - IRC-2009
  • Massachusetts Amendments to the IRC-2009 - CMR 780 8th Edition

Commercial Construction


You must have a copy of these codes in your possession.
  • International Basic Code - IBC-2009
  • International Energy Conservation Code - IECC 2015
  • Massachusetts Amendments to the IBC-2009 - CMR 780 8th Edition
Remember what is written on the back of your construction supervisor license (CSL)!

Failure to possess a copy of the current Massachusetts State Building Code is cause for the revocation of this license.

Additional Applicable Building Codes


Below are listed some of the additional applicable building codes. All CSL holders, plumbers, and electricians are required to have copies of all other applicable codes on work sites.

Residential Construction

  • All construction must adhere to Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaws
  • International Energy Conservation Code - IECC 2015
  • International Residential Code - IRC-2009
  • Mass Amendments to the IRC-2009 - CMR 780 8th Edition
  • Mass Electrical Code - MEC - 527 CMR 12
  • Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code
  • National Electrical Code - NEC

Commercial Construction

  • All construction must adhere to the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaws
  • Architectural Access Board - CMR 521
  • International Basic Code - IBC-2009
  • International Energy Conservation Code - IECC 2015
  • International Existing Building Code - IEBC-2009
  • International Fire Code - IFC
  • International Mechanical Code - IMC 2009
  • Mass Amendments to the IBC-2009 - CMR 780 8th Edition
  • Mass Electrical Code - MEC - 527 CMR 12
  • Massachusetts Fire Code - CMR 527
  • Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code - 248 CMR
  • National Electrical Code - NEC
  • National Fire Protection Association 13 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems
  • National Fire Protection Association 72 - Fire Alarm Systems
  • National Fire Protection Association 96 - Commercial Cooking Operations

Massachusetts Building Code/Board of Building Regulations & Standards (BBRS)


Building Code


The 8th edition of the building code uses code books published by the International Code Council (ICC) with separate amendment packages published by Massachusetts.
  • To purchase code books contact ICC or a major book vendor.
  • To purchase Massachusetts amendments, contact the State Bookstore by calling 617-727-2834.
  • View the International Codes.
Please note electronic versions of the building code are not official.

Using the 8th Edition


To find the latest requirement in the base volume: Find the topic in the International Building Code (IBC) 2009. Check the 8th Edition Base Volume - (August 2010) Massachusetts Amendments for that topic. Check the "Amendments Since August 2010" section of this page for any recent changes.

For example, after (1st) looking in the IBC for high-rise elevator requirements in Chapter 4, section 403.6 and (2nd) checking the 8th Edition Base Volume (August 2010) Massachusetts Amendments version to find that it has been amended, you'll notice (3rd) that it has been further amended recently under "Amendments since August 2010" for section 403.6.1.

8th Edition Base Volume

Amendments Since February 2011 (None to Date)


7th Edition Base Volume - (Expired February 5, 2011)


6th Edition