780 CMR 3307.1
Adjoining property must be protected, and you must get written notice
The code requires adjoining property to be protected from damage while the work goes on, and names footings, foundations and party walls. Whoever makes or causes the excavation must give the owners of adjoining buildings written notice, delivered at least 10 days before the scheduled start of excavation.
Exact text
3307.1 Adjoining public and private property shall be protected from damage during construction, remodeling and demolition work. Protection shall be provided for footings, foundations, party walls, chimneys, skylights and roofs. Provisions shall be made to control water runoff and erosion during construction or demolition activities. The person making or causing an excavation to be made shall provide written notice to the owners of adjoining buildings advising them that the excavation is to be made and that the adjoining buildings should be protected. Said notification shall be delivered not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled starting date of the excavation.
2021 IBC text. Massachusetts adopts it by reference and its Chapter 33 amendments leave Section 3307 unchanged. Source: 2021 IBC 3307.1 (opens in a new tab), 780 CMR Ch. 33 amendments (opens in a new tab), 780 CMR Ch. 1 (opens in a new tab).
