Code Links
Direct Links to New England Codes:
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS)
- Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) Online
- Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB)
- Massachusetts AABÂ Requirements (521 CMR)
- Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
- Massachusetts State Bookstore
New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Division of Fire Safety
- New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board
- New Hampshire Amendments to the IBC 2006
- New Hampshire State Fire Code Saf-C6000
Rhode Island
Vermont
Additional Code Links:
Americans with Disabilities Act
National Fire Protection Association
NIST Building & Fire Research Laboratory
Reed Construction Data – Building Codes
UL Online Certifications Directory
US Fire Administration – Coffee Break Training
March 17th, 2009 3:23 pm
There aren’t enough words to describe this well done and thought out site. Nice job!
Thank you, Glenn
March 26th, 2009 3:14 pm
Great job Lori!
August 20th, 2009 1:33 pm
Hey people may actually start to appreciate doors, and the hardware that marry’s into (onto) them.
Great site Lori, keep up the great site.
Debbie White
SSC Nor Cal
September 8th, 2010 10:47 pm
Hi Lori
Since we have our own code here in Mass, how important are the other codes like ICC, NFPA 80 & 101, etc.?
I realize that the MA code is based on ICC and it references NFPA 80 several times and NFPA 101 once, but other than those references, how much clout do those codes have? The reason I ask is because whenever anyone asks you a question, your’e in depth and extensive answers always include references of the topic in all of the codes that are out there. I owm copies of most of these codes, in multiple editions, but since I work only in Mass I always strive to meet the Mass code.
Jim
September 9th, 2010 3:20 am
Hi Jim -
For Massachusetts construction projects, you should refer to the Massachusetts State Building Code – 780 CMR. For accessibility issues you would refer to the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board Standards – 521 CMR. You may also run into the Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulation – 527 CMR. Since this blog is read by people from all over the world, I cover the requirements of various codes, but I also try to mention when the Massachusetts requirements differ. If you’re looking at one of my posts and it doesn’t say anything specific about Massachusetts, you should refer to the 2003 IBC info if the 7th edition of the MA Code was used for the project in question, or the 2009 IBC info if the 8th edition of the MA Code was used. The 6th edition was based on BOCA, which I don’t really cover here because it’s basically obsolete, but if you have a question about an older project, I can help you with that. NFPA 80 is referenced by 780 CMR, so you will need to refer to that standard for specifics regarding fire doors.
- Lori
December 16th, 2010 12:00 pm
Lori,
IR doesn’t pay you enough! It just amazes me to see how this wealth of information has grown. Tell your boss I really appreciate him letting you go with this. Only someone totally dedicated to doors and hardware could make this what it is. Hope your little girl is doing well and that you all have a Merry Christmas.
Now back to what I came here for…fire ratings required in sprinklered buildings….I know it’s here somewhere….
Deb Henson
Brandon, MS
April 3rd, 2012 3:06 pm
I need some help. Does a stairwell door on the exterior of a building have to have a positive latch? Does it need to be a fire door?