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Massachusetts building codes for roof replacement

Massachusetts enforces a residential code statewide.

The 10th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code is a statewide mandatory building code based upon the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC. It was adopted on 5/14/2024 and became fully effective after the transition period ended on 10/11/2024. The 9th edition, which used the 2015 IBC and 2015 IRC, was effective from 10/20/2017 to 10/10/2024, allowing a brief overlap period with the 10th edition for transition. The 8th edition used the 2009 IBC and 2009 IRC and was effective until 12/31/2017, allowing a brief overlap period with the 9th edition for transition.

Official state building code page

Adopted editions across Massachusetts

Counties in Massachusetts

County pages for Massachusetts are not published yet. The adoption data above covers the whole state.

Adoption data: FEMA Building Code Adoption Tracking (BCAT).