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2006 Massachusetts Code - CHAPTER 143. — INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF, AND LICENSES FOR, BUILDINGS, ELEVATORS AND CINEMATOGRAPHS.
- Chapter 143 — Section 1. Definitions.
- Chapter 143 — Section 2. Repealed, 1968, 232.
- Chapter 143 — Section 2A. Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; windowcleaners and elevator inspections.
- Chapter 143 — Section 2B. Regulations relative to egress from, and fire prevention in, state house.
- Chapter 143 — Section 2C. Evacuation of state house in case of disaster; fire drills.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3. Inspector of buildings or building commissioner; local inspectors;employment and designation; qualifications; city or town without localinspectors.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3A. Enforcement of state building code.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3B. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3C. Repealed, 1945, 645, Sec. 3.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3D. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3E, 3F. Repealed, 1945, 645, Sec. 3.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3G--3J. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3K. Repealed, 1950, 534, Sec. 2.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3L. Regulations relative to electrical wiring and fixtures; notice ofelectrical installation.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3M. Repealed, 1951, 752.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3N. Gas fitting; permit; notice; penalties.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3O. Gas fitting; appointment and duties of inspector.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3P. Appeal to board of electricians' appeals; judicial review.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3Q. Convalescent, nursing, etc., homes; rules and regulations regarding safetyof persons and fire prevention.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3R. Apartment houses; exterior doors and locks.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3S. Multiple dwellings; posting name and address of owner or agent; penalty.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3T. Safety glazing materials; use in construction of buildings in hazardouslocations; definitions for secs. 3U and 3V.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3U. Labeling of safety glazing materials.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3V. Penalties for failure to install, etc. safety glazing materials;applicability to employees of violators.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3W. Conformance of plans and specifications for erection or alteration ofpublic buildings to rules and regulations of board to facilitate use bythe physically handicapped as requirement for issuance of certificate ofapproval.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3X. Building permits for ten or more residential units; notice to localpostmaster.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3Y. Inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector;appointment.
- Chapter 143 — Section 3Z. Regulation of building inspectors also practicing for hire orengaged in business.
- Chapter 143 — Section 4, 5. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 22.
- Chapter 143 — Section 6. Local inspector; duties.
- Chapter 143 — Section 7. Removal or making structure safe; putting up fence.
- Chapter 143 — Section 8. Failure to remove or make structure safe; survey board; survey; report.
- Chapter 143 — Section 9. Dangerous or abandoned structures removed or made safe by localinspector;costs; penalty; use of structure.
- Chapter 143 — Section 9A. Taking or injuring other property in removing dangerous structures ormaking them safe.
- Chapter 143 — Section 10. Remedy of person ordered to remove a dangerous structure or make it safe.
- Chapter 143 — Section 11. Service of notice on non-resident; certificate.
- Chapter 143 — Section 12. Restraint of construction, repair, or use of a structure; order for removal.
- Chapter 143 — Section 13. Inspection by inspector of department of public safety.
- Chapter 143 — Section 14. Dangerous structures removed or rendered safe.
- Chapter 143 — Section 15--16. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28.
- Chapter 143 — Section 16A. Furnishing safety inspection or advisory services; liability of insurers.
- Chapter 143 — Section 17--21C. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28.
- Chapter 143 — Section 21D. Auxiliary emergency lighting systems; exit signs; rules and regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 22. Articles placed on fire escapes.
- Chapter 143 — Section 23. Articles obstructing stairways.
- Chapter 143 — Section 24--31. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28.
- Chapter 143 — Section 32. Fire escapes for schoolhouses.
- Chapter 143 — Section 33, 34. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 30.
- Chapter 143 — Section 35. Responsibility of licensee of theatres and halls.
- Chapter 143 — Section 36--42. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 32.
- Chapter 143 — Section 43. Fire escape affixed by joint owner, lessee or occupant; projection overhighway or right of way.
- Chapter 143 — Section 44--49. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 32.
- Chapter 143 — Section 50. Hindering commissioner, chief of inspection or inspectors or localinspectors from entering building or enclosure.
- Chapter 143 — Section 51. Liability for violation of statutes;criminal prosecution; notice to firmor corporation.
- Chapter 143 — Section 52--54. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 36.
- Chapter 143 — Section 54A. Acceptance or approval of plans for construction, etc.; necessity of sealof architect or professional engineer.
- Chapter 143 — Section 55, 56. Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 38.
- Chapter 143 — Section 57. Restraint of construction, alteration or use of structure.
- Chapter 143 — Section 58. Jurisdiction of prosecutions and proceedings at law.
- Chapter 143 — Section 59. Enforcement of statutes and orders.
- Chapter 143 — Section 60. Restraint of use of structure; removal; presumption as to act withoutlicense or authority.
- Chapter 143 — Section 61. Notice to assessors of building permits.
- Chapter 143 — Section 62. Elevator inspection system.
- Chapter 143 — Section 62A. Fees for inspections and safety tests.
- Chapter 143 — Section 63. Test of safety devices on completion of work; certificate of approval.
- Chapter 143 — Section 64. Periodic inspections and tests; reports.
- Chapter 143 — Section 65. Certificate or notice as to safety and construction; posting; removal;prohibition of use of elevator.
- Chapter 143 — Section 66. Reports as to unsafe conditions and accidents; inspection.
- Chapter 143 — Section 67. Repealed, 1956, 481.
- Chapter 143 — Section 68. Board of regulations; amendments to regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 69. Amendments to regulations generally; assistance by attorney general;furnished to persons concerned; hearings; notice.
- Chapter 143 — Section 70. Appeals; procedure; effect.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71. Violation of statutes or regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71A. Board of examiners; membership; qualifications; chairman; compensation ofmembers.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71B. License for construction, maintenance or repair; necessity;application of law.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71C. Examinations by board; fees; qualifications of applicants; terms,revocation or suspension of license; appeals; temporary licenses.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71D. Working without license; violations; punishment.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71E. Moving stairways and dumbwaiters as "elevator".
- Chapter 143 — Section 71F. License or temporary license; necessity.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71G. License of elevator operator; duration; expiration; fees.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71H. Recreational tramway board; establishment; membership;appointment; terms; compensation;expenses; personnel.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71I. Definitions.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71J. Rules and regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71K. Licenses; issuance.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71L. Fees.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71M. Orders; appeal.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71N. Duties of ski area operators.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71O. Duties of skiers.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71P. Actions against ski area operators; limitations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71Q. Leaving the scene of skiing accident; penalty.
- Chapter 143 — Section 71R. Penalties.
- Section 71S. Jurisdiction and control.
- Chapter 143 — Section 72. Cinematograph; booth or enclosure; necessity of inspection andapproval; certificate;fire precautions.
- Chapter 143 — Section 73. Inspection; regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 74. Inspection fees.
- Chapter 143 — Section 75. Operator's license; examination; qualifications; fees; renewal; expiration.
- Chapter 143 — Section 76. Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 3.
- Chapter 143 — Section 77, 78. Repealed, 1941, 553, Sec. 4.
- Chapter 143 — Section 79. Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 3.
- Chapter 143 — Section 80. Repealed, 1941, 553, Sec. 4.
- Chapter 143 — Section 81. Suspension and revocation of license; appeal.
- Chapter 143 — Section 82. Special exhibitions; permits; regulations; fee.
- Chapter 143 — Section 83. Machines to which cinematograph statutes are not applicable; regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 84. Violation of statutes or regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 85. Special licenses; churches, schools and public institutions; fee;regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 86. Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 7.
- Chapter 143 — Section 87. Misrepresentation or false stamping or marking as to kind orcombustibility of film.
- Chapter 143 — Section 88. Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 7.
- Chapter 143 — Section 89. Thirty-five millimeter nitrate film generally; violation of statute.
- Chapter 143 — Section 90. Contract to repair or remodel dwelling; exculpatory provisions.
- Chapter 143 — Section 91. Violations of secs. 190; penalty.
- Chapter 143 — Section 92. State building code, rules and regulations or amendments thereof;retroactive effect precluded.
- Chapter 143 — Section 93. State board of building regulations and standards; establishment.
- Chapter 143 — Section 94. Powers and duties.
- Chapter 143 — Section 95. General objectives.
- Chapter 143 — Section 96. Specialized codes, rules or regulations.
- Chapter 143 — Section 97. Amendments to state building code.
- Chapter 143 — Section 98. Rules and regulations imposing more restrictive standards.
- Chapter 143 — Section 99. Continuing educational program of instruction.
- Chapter 143 — Section 100. Building code appeals board.
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