Follow the steps to complete your appeal application online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the date at the top of the application. This ensures that all parties involved are aware of when the application was submitted.
3. Indicate the name of the appropriate municipal or state building inspector or authority from whom you are appealing. Specify if this request is for a hearing de novo in case of a municipal appeals board.
4. Select the type of action you are requesting by marking the appropriate box. Choices include variance, order, direction, interpretation, failure to act, or other.
5. Complete the section regarding previous appeals. Indicate if the building or structure has been previously appealed, and if so, provide relevant details such as dates and decisions.
6. Provide a brief description of the relief you are seeking related to the appeal. Attach additional documents if necessary.
7. Fill in your personal information as the appellant, including your name, address, email, and telephone number for service purposes.
8. If the subject property’s address differs from the service address, ensure to provide that information accurately.
9. Complete the description of the building or structure relevant to the Massachusetts State Building Code, noting if it is new construction, existing, repairs, alterations, or other types of work.
10. Fill out the construction type and use group sections accurately, circling all that apply to your application.
11. If applicable, complete the sections describing the existing and proposed use groups and hazard indices.
12. Finally, sign the application as the appellant or representative; print your name legibly.
13. Submit the completed application along with any required documents such as the service notice and required fees. Ensure that all copies are made as specified.

Get started now by filling out your MA State Building Code Appeals Board Appeal Application Form online.