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The Inspectional Services Department, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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  • New Operational Hours as of January 1, 2026

    12/1/2025

    The City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is updating its operational hours .

  • MA State Building Code 10th Edition Became Effective on 10-11-24

    10/16/2024

    The 10th Edition is an important update that will modernize the Building Code and better align it with the Fire and Stretch Energy Codes.

  • Cambridge's Rodent Control Program Offers Free Exterior Service to Residential Properties of Four or Less Units

    9/25/2024

    The City of Cambridge has contracted with a private pest control company to offer this exterior residential rodent control assistance program as part of its broader rodent control efforts.

  • New Ordinance in Effect on 3-22-24 Requires New Construction and Major Renovation Projects to be Fossil Fuel-Free

    3/11/2024

    The ordinance requires new construction and major renovation projects to be fossil fuel-free. This applies to residential and non-residential building projects.

  • New Counter Hours at City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department Starting February 5

    1/3/2024

    The City of Cambridge Inspectional Services Department is updating its counter hours to serve you better and improve your overall experience.

  • Specialized Stretch Energy Code 2023

    7/6/2023

    On January 23, 2023, the City of Cambridge adopted the commonwealth of Massachusetts's new Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, joining the communities of Brookline and Watertown. The code, which goes into effect in Cambridge on July 1, 2023, is to support the City's Net zero goals.

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