Article I: Construction, Sanitary and Safety Codes

§ 140-1 State Building Code adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties.

The State Building Code, set forth at 780 CMR 100.00 et seq., including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing public health, safety, and welfare as they are affected by building construction, and in general to secure safety to life and property, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The State Building Code is hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

Any person who fails to comply with any order of the Building Inspector shall be liable for a criminal fine of not more than $300, and shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of this section. Each day or part of a day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate violation.

§ 140-2 State Sanitary Code adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties.

The State Sanitary Code, set forth at 105 CMR 410 et seq., including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing minimum standards of fitness for human habitation, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The State Sanitary Code is hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

Any person who fails to comply with any order of the Code Enforcement Officer shall be liable for a criminal fine of not more than $300, and shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of § 153-1. Each day or part of a day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate violation.

§ 140-3 State standards for food establishments adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties.

The State Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments, set forth at 105 CMR 590.00 et seq., including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing sanitation in food establishments, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The Minimum Standards are hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this code shall be liable for a criminal fine of not more than $300, and shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of § 153-1. Each day or part of a day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate violation.

§ 140-4 State Plumbers and Gas Fitters Code adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties.

The State Plumbers and Gas Fitters Code, set forth at 248 CMR et seq., including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing public health, safety, and welfare as they are affected by all construction, alteration, repairs and maintenance of plumbing and gas fittings, and to secure safety to life and property, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The State Plumbers and Gas Fitters Code is hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of the State Plumbers and Gas Fitters Code or an order of the Code Inspector shall be liable for a criminal fine of not more than $300, and shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of § 153-1. Each day or part of a day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate violation.

§ 140-5 State Electrical Code adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties.

The State Electrical Code, set forth at 527 CMR 12.00 et seq., including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing public health, safety, and welfare as they are affected by wire and electrical installation, repairs, and maintenance, and in general to secure safety to life and property, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The State Electrical Code is hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this code or any order of the Code Inspector shall be liable for a criminal fine of not more than $300, and shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of § 153-1. Each day or part of a day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate violation.

§ 140-6 State Fire Safety Code adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties.

The State Fire Safety Code, set forth at 527 CMR 1.00 through 50.00 et seq., except for the Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00) which was adopted separately, including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property and public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion created by the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices or from conditions hazardous to life, property and the public welfare, and in general to secure safety to life and property, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The State Fire Safety Code is hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this code or any order of the Fire or Code Inspector shall be liable for a criminal fine of not more than $300, and shall in all other respects be subject to the provisions of § 153-1. Each day or part of a day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate violation.

§ 140-7 State Lead Poisoning and Control Code adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties.

The State Lead Poisoning and Control Code, set forth at 105 CMR 460.00 et seq., including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property and public welfare from the hazards of lead poisoning in buildings from conditions hazardous to life, property and the public welfare, and in general to secure safety to life and property, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The State Lead Poisoning and Control Code is hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

§ 140-8 State standards for swimming pools adopted and incorporated by reference; violations and penalties. [1]

The State Sanitary Standards for Swimming Pools, set forth at 105 CMR 435.00 et seq., including subsequent modifications, amendments, or deletions, is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of governing minimum sanitation standards for swimming pools, a copy of which code shall be kept on file in the City Clerk's office. The minimum standards are hereby adopted and incorporated, as fully as if set out at length herein, and provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.

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Editor's Note: See also Ch. 347, Swimming Pools.