MA Stretch Code 2021: Which Massachusetts Cities Have Adopted It?
Over 270 Massachusetts municipalities have adopted the MA Stretch Code 2021, making it the de facto standard for new construction across most of the state. This guide helps builders determine whether their project location requires Stretch Code compliance.
Major Massachusetts Cities with MA Stretch Code 2021
The following major cities have adopted the MA Stretch Code 2021: Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Newton, Brookline, Somerville, Framingham, Haverhill, Waltham, Malden, Medford, Weymouth, Peabody, Salem, Brockton, Quincy, Beverly, Marlborough, Woburn, Braintree, Watertown, Shrewsbury, Chelmsford, Gloucester, Northampton, Plymouth, Pittsfield, and hundreds more.
How to Verify Your Municipality’s Energy Code
Check the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) website, or call your local building department. HERS Rating Company will confirm your municipality’s requirements for free — call 617-584-1809.
What If My City Hasn’t Adopted the Stretch Code?
If your municipality uses only the Base Energy Code (IECC 2021), you still need blower door testing and energy modeling, but a HERS Rating may be submitted as an alternative compliance path. HERS Rating Company handles compliance under all Massachusetts energy code tiers.
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