Pursuant to Section 110.1 of 780 CMR, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code, 6th Edition (the Code): "It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure; or to change use or occupancy of a building or structure; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by 780CMR without first filing a written application with the building official and obtaining the required permit therefore."