# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 2A: Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 2A
- **Heading:** Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 2A

## Text

Section 2A. The provisions of this chapter relative to the safety of persons in buildings shall apply to buildings and structures, other than the state house, owned, operated or controlled by the commonwealth, and to buildings and structures owned, operated or controlled by any department, board or commission of the commonwealth, or by any of its political subdivisions, in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to privately owned or controlled buildings occupied, used or maintained for similar purposes. The provisions of this chapter relative to the inspection of buildings privately owned shall apply in the same manner to the inspection of buildings subject to this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of the state safety code for window cleaners and elevator inspections shall also be applicable to the state house in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to privately owned or controlled buildings.

Section 2A. The provisions of this chapter relative to the safety of persons in buildings shall apply to buildings and structures, other than the state house, owned, operated or controlled by the commonwealth, and to buildings and structures owned, operated or controlled by any department, board or commission of the commonwealth, or by any of its political subdivisions, in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to privately owned or controlled buildings occupied, used or maintained for similar purposes. The provisions of this chapter relative to the inspection of buildings privately owned shall apply in the same manner to the inspection of buildings subject to this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of the state safety code for window cleaners and elevator inspections shall also be applicable to the state house in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to privately owned or controlled buildings.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 2A Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 2B Regulations relative to egress from, and fire prevention in, state house](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S2B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 2C Evacuation of state house in case of disaster; fire drills](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S2C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3 Inspector of buildings or building commissioner; local inspectors; employment and designation; qualifications; city or town without local inspectors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3A Enforcement of state building code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3L Regulations relative to electrical wiring and fixtures; notice of electrical installation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3L.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3N Gas fitting; permit; notice; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3N.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3O Gas fitting; appointment and duties of inspector](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3O.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3P Appeal to board of electricians' appeals; judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3P.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3Q Convalescent, nursing, etc., homes; rules and regulations regarding safety of persons and fire prevention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3Q.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3R Apartment houses; exterior doors and locks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3R.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3S Multiple dwellings; posting name and address of owner or agent; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3S.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3T Safety glazing materials; use in construction of buildings in hazardous locations; definitions for Secs. 3U and 3V](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C143_S3T.md)

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