Inspection and Regulation Of, and Licenses For, Buildings, Elevators and Cinematographs

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Section
1

Definitions

Section
2

Repealed, 1968, 232

Section
2a

Buildings Operated by Commonwealth or Its Subdivisions; Window Cleaners and Elevator Inspections

Section
2b

Regulations Relative to Egress From, and Fire Prevention In, State House

Section
2c

Evacuation of State House in Case of Disaster; Fire Drills

Section
3

Inspector of Buildings or Building Commissioner; Local Inspectors; Employment and Designation; Qualifications; City or Town Without Local Inspectors

Section
3

O - Gas Fitting; Appointment and Duties of Inspector

Section
3a

Enforcement of State Building Code

Section
3b

Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17

Section
3c

Repealed, 1945, 645, Sec. 3

Section
3d

Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17

Section
3e

3f - Repealed, 1945, 645, Sec. 3

Section
3g

To 3j - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 17

Section
3k

Repealed, 1950, 534, Sec. 2

Section
3l

Regulations Relative to Electrical Wiring and Fixtures; Notice of Electrical Installation

Section
3m

Repealed, 1951, 752

Section
3n

Gas Fitting; Permit; Notice; Penalties

Section
3p

Appeal to Board of Electricians' Appeals; Judicial Review

Section
3q

Convalescent, Nursing, etc., Homes; Rules and Regulations Regarding Safety of Persons and Fire Prevention

Section
3r

Apartment Houses; Exterior Doors and Locks

Section
3s

Multiple Dwellings; Posting Name and Address of Owner or Agent; Penalty

Section
3t

Safety Glazing Materials; Use in Construction of Buildings in Hazardous Locations; Definitions for Secs. 3u and 3v

Section
3u

Labeling of Safety Glazing Materials

Section
3v

Penalties for Failure to Install, Etc. Safety Glazing Materials; Applicability to Employees of Violators

Section
3w

Conformance 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
3x

Building Permits for Ten or More Residential Units; Notice to Local Postmaster

Section
3y

Inspector of Buildings, Building Commissioner or Local Inspector; Appointment

Section
3z

Part Time Inspector of Buildings, Building Commissioner, Local Inspector, or Alternate Inspector; Other Employment

Section
4

5 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 22

Section
6

Local Inspector; Duties

Section
7

Removal or Making Structure Safe; Putting Up Fence

Section
8

Failure to Remove or Make Structure Safe; Survey Board; Survey; Report

Section
9

Dangerous or Abandoned Structures Removed or Made Safe by Local Inspector; Costs; Penalty; Use of Structure

Section
9a

Taking or Injuring Other Property in Removing Dangerous Structures or Making Them Safe

Section
10

Remedy of Person Ordered to Remove a Dangerous Structure or Make It Safe

Section
11

Service of Notice on Non-Resident; Certificate

Section
12

Restraint of Construction, Repair, or Use of a Structure; Order for Removal

Section
13

Inspection by Inspector of Office of Public Safety and Inspections

Section
14

Dangerous Structures Removed or Rendered Safe

Section
15

To 16 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28

Section
16a

Furnishing Safety Inspection or Advisory Services; Liability of Insurers

Section
17

To 21c - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28

Section
21d

Auxiliary Emergency Lighting Systems; Exit Signs; Rules and Regulations

Section
22

Articles Placed on Fire Escapes

Section
23

Articles Obstructing Stairways

Section
24

To 31 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 28

Section
32

Fire Escapes for Schoolhouses

Section
33

34 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 30

Section
35

Responsibility of Licensee of Theatres and Halls

Section
36

To 42 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 32

Section
43

Fire Escape Affixed by Joint Owner, Lessee or Occupant; Projection Over Highway or Right of Way

Section
44

To 49 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 32

Section
50

Hindering Commissioner, Chief of Inspection or Inspectors or Local Inspectors From Entering Building or Enclosure

Section
51

Liability for Violation of Statutes; Criminal Prosecution; Notice to Firm or Corporation

Section
52

To 54 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 36

Section
54a

Acceptance or Approval of Construction Plans or Specifications; Seal of Architect or Professional Engineer

Section
55

56 - Repealed, 1972, 802, Sec. 38

Section
57

Restraint of Construction, Alteration or Use of Structure

Section
58

Jurisdiction of Prosecutions and Proceedings at Law

Section
59

Enforcement of Statutes and Orders

Section
60

Restraint of Use of Structure; Removal; Presumption as to Act Without License or Authority

Section
61

Notice to Assessors of Building Permits

Section
62

Elevator Inspection System

Section
62a

Fees for Inspections and Safety Tests

Section
63

Test of Safety Devices on Completion of Work; Certificate of Approval

Section
64

Periodic Inspections and Tests; Reports

Section
65

Certificate or Notice as to Safety and Construction; Posting; Removal; Prohibition of Use of Elevator; Penalty for Violations

Section
66

Reports as to Unsafe Conditions and Accidents; Inspection

Section
67

Repealed, 1956, 481

Section
68

Board of Regulations; Amendments to Regulations

Section
69

Amendments to Regulations Generally; Assistance by Attorney General; Furnished to Persons Concerned; Hearings; Notice

Section
70

Appeals; Procedure; Effect

Section
71

Violation of Statutes or Regulations

Section
71a

Board of Examiners; Membership; Qualifications; Chairman; Compensation of Members

Section
71b

License for Construction, Maintenance or Repair; Necessity; Application of Law

Section
71c

Examinations by Board; Fees; Qualifications of Applicants; Terms, Revocation or Suspension of License; Appeals; Temporary Licenses; Continuing Education Requirements

Section
71d

Working Without License; Violations; Punishment

Section
71e

Definitions of ''elevator'' and ''limited Use Elevator'' or ''limited Application Elevator''

Section
71f

License or Temporary License; Necessity

Section
71g

License of Elevator Operator; Duration; Expiration; Fees

Section
71h

Board; Establishment; Membership; Appointment; Terms; Compensation; Expenses; Personnel

Section
71i

Definitions

Section
71j

Rules and Regulations

Section
71k

Licenses; Issuance

Section
71l

Fees

Section
71m

Orders; Appeal

Section
71n

Duties of Ski Area Operators

Section
71o

Duties of Skiers

Section
71p

Actions Against Ski Area Operators; Limitations

Section
71q

Leaving the Scene of Skiing Accident; Penalty

Section
71r

Penalties

Section
71s

Jurisdiction and Control

Section
72

Booth or Enclosure; Necessity of Inspection and Approval; Certificate; Fire Precautions

Section
73

Inspection; Regulations

Section
74

Inspection Fees

Section
75

Operator's License; Examination; Qualifications; Fees; Renewal; Expiration

Section
76

Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 3

Section
77

78 - Repealed, 1941, 553, Sec. 4

Section
79

Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 3

Section
80

Repealed, 1941, 553, Sec. 4

Section
81

Suspension and Revocation of License; Appeal

Section
82

Special Exhibitions; Permits; Regulations; Fee

Section
83

Machines to Which Cinematograph Statutes Are Not Applicable; Regulations

Section
84

Violation of Statutes or Regulations

Section
85

Special Licenses; Churches, Schools and Public Institutions; Fee; Regulations

Section
86

Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 7

Section
87

Misrepresentation or False Stamping or Marking as to Kind or Combustibility of Film

Section
88

Repealed, 1971, 772, Sec. 7

Section
89

Thirty-Five Millimeter Nitrate Film Generally; Violation of Statute

Section
90

Contract to Repair or Remodel Dwelling; Exculpatory Provisions

Section
91

Violations of Secs. 1 to 90; Penalty

Section
92

State Building Code, Rules and Regulations or Amendments Thereof; Retroactive Effect Precluded

Section
93

State Board of Building Regulations and Standards; Establishment

Section
94

Powers and Duties

Section
95

General Objectives

Section
96

Specialized Codes, Rules or Regulations

Section
97

Amendments to State Building Code

Section
97a

Nightclubs, Dance Halls, Discotheques, Bars; Automatic Sprinkler System

Section
98

Rules and Regulations Imposing More Restrictive Standards

Section
99

Continuing Educational Program of Instruction

Section
100

Building Code Appeals Board