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CODES
Residential Code 2015 of Massachusetts
ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS:
International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015)
Part I ‒ Administrative
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration
Part II ‒ Definitions
Chapter 2 Definitions
Part III ‒ Building Planning and Construction
Chapter 3 Building Planning
Chapter 4 Foundations
Chapter 5 Floors
Chapter 6 Wall Construction
Chapter 7 Wall Covering
Chapter 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction
Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies
Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces
Part IV ‒ Energy Conservation
Chapter 11 [RE] Energy Efficiency
Part V ‒ Mechanical
Chapter 12 Mechanical Administration
Chapter 13 General Mechanical System Requirements
Chapter 14 Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances
Chapter 15 Exhaust Systems
Chapter 16 Duct Systems
Chapter 17 Combustion Air
Chapter 18 Chimneys and Vents
Chapter 19 Special Appliances, Equipment and Systems
Chapter 20 Boilers and Water Heaters
Chapter 21 Hydronic Piping
Chapter 22 Special Piping and Storage Systems
Chapter 23 Solar Thermal Energy Systems
Part VI ‒ Fuel Gas
Chapter 24 Fuel Gas
Part VII ‒ Plumbing
Chapter 25 Plumbing Administration
Chapter 25 THROUGH 33 PLUMBING
Chapter 26 General Plumbing Requirements
Chapter 27 Plumbing Fixtures
Chapter 28 Water Heaters
Chapter 29 Water Supply and Distribution
Chapter 30 Sanitary Drainage
Chapter 31 Vents
Chapter 32 Traps
Chapter 33 Storm Drainage
Part VIII ‒ Electrical
Chapter 34 General Requirements
Chapter 34 THROUGH 43: ELECTRICAL
Chapter 35 Electrical Definitions
Chapter 36 Services
Chapter 37 Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements
Chapter 38 Wiring Methods
Chapter 39 Power and Lighting Distribution
Chapter 40 Devices and Luminaires
Chapter 41 Appliance Installation
Chapter 42 Swimming Pools
Chapter 43 Class 2 Remote-Control, Signaling and Power-Limited Circuits
Part IX ‒ Referenced Standards
Chapter 44 Referenced Standards
Appendix A Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping
Appendix A SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING
Appendix B Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped With Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use With Type B Vents
Appendix B SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE WITH TYPE B VENTS
Appendix C Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems
Appendix C EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT-VENT VENTING SYSTEMS
Appendix D Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation
Appendix D RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE SYSTEMS
Appendix E Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings
Appendix F Passive Radon Gas Controls
Appendix G Piping Standards for Various Applications
Appendix G PIPING STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS
Appendix H Patio Covers
Appendix I Private Sewage Disposal
Appendix J Existing Buildings and Structures
Appendix K Sound Transmission
Appendix L Permit Fees
Appendix L
PERMIT FEES (see 801 CMR 4.00:
Rates
, as applicable)
Appendix M HOME DAY CARE—R-3 OCCUPANCY
Appendix M HOME DAY CARE – R-3 OCCPANCY
Appendix N Venting Methods
Appendix N VENTING METHODS
Appendix O Automatic Vehicular Gates
Appendix P Sizing of Water Piping System
Appendix P SIZING OF WATER PIPING SYSTEM
Appendix Q Reserved
Appendix Q
Appendix R Light Straw-Clay Construction
Appendix R LIGHT STRAW-CLAY CONSTRUCTION
Appendix S Strawbale Construction
Appendix S STRAWABLE CONSTRUCTION
Appendix T Recommended Procedure for Worst-Case Testing of Atmospheric Venting Systems Under N1102.4 or N1105 Conditions
Appendix T RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR WORST-CASE TESTING OF ATMOSPHERIC VENTING SYSTEMS UNDER N1102.4 OR N1105 CONDITIONS ≤ 5 ACH
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Appendix U SOLAR-READY PROVISIONS—DETACHED ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLINGS (TOWNHOUSES)
Appendix AA Stretch Energy Code
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