Independent Peer Review – MA

Our firm provides independent threshold peer review services in accordance with Sect. 110.11 of 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code 6th Edition.

Point Breeze Hotel  Nantucket, MA

780 CMR MASSACHUSETTS STATE BUILDING CODE 6TH EDITION

110.11 Independent Structural Engineering Review:

110.11.1 As a condition for the issuance of a building permit, the structural design of the following described structures shall be reviewed by an independent structural engineer to verify that the design of the primary structure is conceptually correct and that there are no major errors in the design:
1. Buildings which are five stories or more in height above the lowest floor, including stories below grade
2. Buildings which enclose a total volume of 400,000 cubic feet, including stories below grade. The volume shall be measured using the outside dimensions of the building.
3. Structures in Use Group A , or structures which are partially in Use Group A, which will be used for public assembly of 300 or more persons.
4. Structures of unusual complexity or design shall be determined by the BBRS. A building official may apply to the BBRS for such a determination on a specific structure.

110.11.2 Requirements for the review: The independent structural engineering review shall be in accordance with the requirements of Appendix I