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Inspectional Services says city not preempted by state building code on outdoor bike rack materials
5795645 · September 19, 2025
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City inspectional staff told the Land Use Committee there is no state building‑code preemption preventing the city from setting standards for materials used to anchor outdoor bike racks; Councilor Wilson asked the item be marked work completed for further staff follow‑up.
The Somerville Inspectional Services Department (ISD) informed the Land Use Committee on Oct. 21 that the state building code does not preempt municipal action on materials used to…
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