Boston, Massachusetts
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— any industry with field inspections in Boston.
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Code Buddy's Inspection Readiness Report for Boston reviews your plans against 780 CMR and the city's BPDA design review requirements within 24 hours for $250. Boston's waterfront development zones, historic district overlay rules, and stringent energy code compliance under the MA Stretch Code make pre-inspection review critical for avoiding costly rework on both new construction and renovation projects.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Boston, MA
Date
Aug 8, 2026
Trade
Electrical
Findings
Penetration seal not matching approved submittal — visible gap at fire-rated assembly
Checked against: Company SOP 4.2
Fastener pattern deviates from manufacturer data sheet — 6" OC required, measured at 9" OC
Checked against: Project Spec 08-31
Working clearance below required minimum at panel — 30" required, 22" measured
Checked against: Applicable Standard
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Submit your job, and our patent-pending AI technology reviews every photo against your standards, specs, and existing tracking.
Tell us about the job.
Project name, address in Boston, and primary trade or discipline. We look up the applicable standards and regulations automatically from the address.
Send your photos and open items.
Upload directly, share a Drive/Dropbox link, or email them over. Your existing tracking sets the bar — anything already on it doesn't count as a finding.
Our patent-pending technology and AI system analyze every photo.
Cross-references each image against your specs, the applicable standards, and your existing tracking — helping identify deviations your list may have missed.
Get your report within 24 hours*.
Each finding includes the photo, the exact location, and the code section or spec it deviates from. Sorted by severity so you know what to fix first.
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Code Buddy is an AI-powered compliance platform used by thousands of field professionals across construction, energy, manufacturing, and fleet operations. Our patent-pending technology checks job site photos against codes, specs, and standards — the same technology that powers this report.
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Report turnaround
If nothing new identified
The kind of things we help catch.
Examples based on past reports. Each finding includes the photo, location, and the reference it was checked against.
Snow load calculation uses 40 psf ground load instead of Boston's required 45 psf per 780 CMR Chapter 16
HVAC system in Back Bay brownstone renovation lacks makeup air for kitchen exhaust per IMC 505
Panel clearance reduced to 30 inches by plumbing chase in triple-decker basement, minimum 36 inches required
Sprinkler coverage gaps in Big Dig-adjacent below-grade parking structure do not meet NFPA 13 spacing
Window U-factor of 0.32 does not meet Boston's Stretch Code requirement of 0.27 for Climate Zone 5A
Backflow preventer missing on landscape irrigation tie-in at Seaport District mixed-use project
And only if we identify something that wasn't already on your list.
If everything identified was already on your list, you pay nothing. You keep the report either way.
GET STARTEDLimited spots each week.
Every report is reviewed by a QA professional before delivery — not just generated and sent. That human review step means we can only take a limited number of jobs per week. Submissions are reviewed in the order they're received, and we'll let you know upfront if your report will take longer than 24 hours.
Before you ask.
What building codes does Boston enforce for new construction?
Boston enforces the 9th edition Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), based on the 2015 IBC/IRC, along with the MA Stretch Energy Code. Projects in BPDA-designated areas face additional design review and zoning requirements.
How does Code Buddy handle Boston's historic district requirements?
The readiness report flags items that may conflict with Boston Landmarks Commission guidelines, including facade material changes, window replacements, and roofline alterations in designated historic districts like Beacon Hill and the North End.
What is the turnaround time for a Boston inspection readiness report?
Reports are delivered within 24 hours of submission for $250. The report covers structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and energy code compliance against Boston's adopted codes.
Does the report cover Boston's coastal flood zone requirements?
Yes. For projects in Boston's FEMA-designated flood zones along the harbor and waterfront, the report checks flood-resistant construction requirements, elevation certificates, and freeboard compliance per 780 CMR.
Are Boston's Stretch Code energy requirements included in the review?
Yes. Boston adopted the MA Stretch Energy Code, which imposes stricter insulation, air sealing, and window performance standards than base code. The report verifies envelope and mechanical compliance for Climate Zone 5A.
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