It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure; or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure; or to install or alter any equipment or life safety systems for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by 780 CMR without first filing an application with the building official and obtaining the required permit.
780 CMR, ch. 1, pt. 2, 105, 105.1