[MassHistPres] Historic Structures and the State Building Code

[james hadley]

One easy way to find qualified code consultants is to look in the BSA website www.architects.org under "affiliates." 
James Hadley AIA

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To: freeannie at comcast.net; masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:16:11 -0500
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Historic Structures and the State Building Code





Ms. Freeman'
The code is quite complicated WRT historic structures, and not easily summed up. Best for anyone working with an historic building, especially one on the NRHP to develop a relationship with a code consultant. Since the code is continuously changing these days, we have found that the best hope for staying current is to be in touch with someone whose business it is to be current.
James Hadley, AIA
Chair, Orleans Historical Commission

From: freeannie at comcast.net
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:05:09 -0500
Subject: [MassHistPres] Historic Structures and the State Building Code





Hi-
 
    Is anyone familiar with the new State Building Code and 
whether or not it contains any flexibility in its application to historic 
structures?  We have been told that there are no exceptions for 
historic structures, and that they all must be brought to code if they are to be 
relocated.  Then, however, we heard that if an historic structure is being 
relocated on the same lot, the Building Commissioner has discretion to decide 
whether or not it has to be brought to code.  Also, we are told that 
special stricter requirements are in place for structures close to the water and 
that no exceptions for historic structures are applicable for these 
either.  Thanks for any input on this.
 
Gloria Freeman

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