Massachusetts § 2A - Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 2A — Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2A. Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections
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.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 2A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 2A cover?
Section 2A ("Buildings operated by commonwealth or its subdivisions; window cleaners and elevator inspections") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 2A?
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