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Section 1Definitions
Section 2Repealed, 1968, 232
Section 2ABuildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections
Section 2BRegulations relative to egress from, and fire prevention in, state house
Section 2CEvacuation of state house in case of disaster; fire drills
Section 3Inspector of buildings or building commissioner; local inspectors; employment and designation; qualifications; city or town without local inspectors
Section 3AEnforcement of state building code
Section 3BRepealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17
Section 3CRepealed, 1945, 645, Sec. 3
Section 3DRepealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17
Section 3E, 3FRepealed, 1945, 645, Sec. 3
Section 3G to 3JRepealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17
Section 3KRepealed, 1950, 534, Sec. 2
Section 3LRegulations relative to electrical wiring and fixtures; notice of electrical installation
Section 3MRepealed, 1951, 752
Section 3NGas fitting; permit; notice; penalties
Section 3OGas fitting; appointment and duties of inspector
Section 3PAppeal to board of electricians’ appeals; judicial review
Section 3QConvalescent, nursing, etc., homes; rules and regulations regarding safety of persons and fire prevention
Section 3RApartment houses; exterior doors and locks
Section 3SMultiple dwellings; posting name and address of owner or agent; penalty
Section 3TSafety glazing materials; use in construction of buildings in hazardous locations; definitions for Secs. 3U and 3V
Section 3ULabeling of safety glazing materials
Section 3VPenalties for failure to install, etc. safety glazing materials; applicability to employees of violators
Section 3WConformance of plans and specifications for erection or alteration of public buildings to rules and regulations of board to facilitate use by the physically handicapped as requirement for issuance of certificate of approval
Section 3XBuilding permits for ten or more residential units; notice to local postmaster
Section 3YInspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector; appointment
Section 3ZPart time inspector of buildings, building commissioner, local inspector, or alternate inspector; other employment
Section 4, 5Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 22
Section 6Local inspector; duties
Section 7Removal or making structure safe; putting up fence
Section 8Failure to remove or make structure safe; survey board; survey; report
Section 9Dangerous or abandoned structures removed or made safe by local inspector; costs; penalty; use of structure
Section 9ATaking or injuring other property in removing dangerous structures or making them safe
Section 10Remedy of person ordered to remove a dangerous structure or make it safe
Section 11Service of notice on non-resident; certificate
Section 12Restraint of construction, repair, or use of a structure; order for removal
Section 13Inspection by inspector of department of public safety
Section 14Dangerous structures removed or rendered safe
Section 15 to 16Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28
Section 16AFurnishing safety inspection or advisory services; liability of insurers
Section 17 to 21CRepealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28
Section 21DAuxiliary emergency lighting systems; exit signs; rules and regulations
Section 22Articles placed on fire escapes
Section 23Articles obstructing stairways
Section 24 to 31Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28
Section 32Fire escapes for schoolhouses
Section 33, 34Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 30
Section 35Responsibility of licensee of theatres and halls
Section 36 to 42Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 32
Section 43Fire escape affixed by joint owner, lessee or occupant; projection over highway or right of way
Section 44 to 49Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 32
Section 50Hindering commissioner, chief of inspection or inspectors or local inspectors from entering building or enclosure
Section 51Liability for violation of statutes; criminal prosecution; notice to firm or corporation
Section 52 to 54Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 36
Section 54AAcceptance or approval of construction plans or specifications; seal of architect or professional engineer
Section 55, 56Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 38
Section 57Restraint of construction, alteration or use of structure
Section 58Jurisdiction of prosecutions and proceedings at law
Section 59Enforcement of statutes and orders
Section 60Restraint of use of structure; removal; presumption as to act without license or authority
Section 61Notice to assessors of building permits
Section 62Elevator inspection system
Section 62AFees for inspections and safety tests
Section 63Test of safety devices on completion of work; certificate of approval
Section 64Periodic inspections and tests; reports
Section 65Certificate or notice as to safety and construction; posting; removal; prohibition of use of elevator; penalty for violations
Section 66Reports as to unsafe conditions and accidents; inspection
Section 67Repealed, 1956, 481
Section 68Board of regulations; amendments to regulations
Section 69Amendments to regulations generally; assistance by attorney general; furnished to persons concerned; hearings; notice
Section 70Appeals; procedure; effect
Section 71Violation of statutes or regulations
Section 71ABoard of examiners; membership; qualifications; chairman; compensation of members
Section 71BLicense for construction, maintenance or repair; necessity; application of law
Section 71CExaminations by board; fees; qualifications of applicants; terms, revocation or suspension of license; appeals; temporary licenses; continuing education requirements
Section 71DWorking without license; violations; punishment
Section 71EDefinition for “elevator”
Section 71FLicense or temporary license; necessity
Section 71GLicense of elevator operator; duration; expiration; fees
Section 71HBoard; establishment; membership; appointment; terms; compensation; expenses; personnel
Section 71IDefinitions
Section 71JRules and regulations
Section 71KLicenses; issuance
Section 71LFees
Section 71MOrders; appeal
Section 71NDuties of ski area operators
Section 71ODuties of skiers
Section 71PActions against ski area operators; limitations
Section 71QLeaving the scene of skiing accident; penalty
Section 71RPenalties
Section 71SJurisdiction and control
Section 72Booth or enclosure; necessity of inspection and approval; certificate; fire precautions
Section 73Inspection; regulations
Section 74Inspection fees
Section 75Operator’s license; examination; qualifications; fees; renewal; expiration
Section 76Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 3
Section 77, 78Repealed, 1941, 553, Sec. 4
Section 79Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 3
Section 80Repealed, 1941, 553, Sec. 4
Section 81Suspension and revocation of license; appeal
Section 82Special exhibitions; permits; regulations; fee
Section 83Machines to which cinematograph statutes are not applicable; regulations
Section 84Violation of statutes or regulations
Section 85Special licenses; churches, schools and public institutions; fee; regulations
Section 86Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 7
Section 87Misrepresentation or false stamping or marking as to kind or combustibility of film
Section 88Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 7
Section 89Thirty-five millimeter nitrate film generally; violation of statute
Section 90Contract to repair or remodel dwelling; exculpatory provisions
Section 91Violations of Secs. 1 to 90; penalty
Section 92State building code, rules and regulations or amendments thereof; retroactive effect precluded
Section 93State board of building regulations and standards; establishment
Section 94Powers and duties
Section 95General objectives
Section 96Specialized codes, rules or regulations
Section 97Amendments to state building code
Section 97ANightclubs, dance halls, discotheques, bars; automatic sprinkler system
Section 98Rules and regulations imposing more restrictive standards
Section 99Continuing educational program of instruction
Section 100Building code appeals board