Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration
Part 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 111 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Subsection 111.1 - Use and occupancy

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 111.1
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.

Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.2.

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