Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Techinicians, and Sprinklerfitters

Understanding between Bureau and Board of Plumbers – Refrigeration gas work  (68kb)

What is the function of the Bureau?

Pursuan to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 146, Section 82, the bureau shall promulgate rules and regulations for the examining and licensing of fire sprinkler contractors, pipefitters, refrigeration technicians and sprinkler fitters.

When does the Bureau meet?

The bureau holds public meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the DPS Taunton Office, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Bureau meets to review license applications and to determine and approve eligibility of applicants.

Massachusetts General Laws (as related to the Bureau)

M.G.L. c. 146 section 81 - Definitions.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 82 - Pipefittings; examining and licensing rules.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 83 - Examiners; rules; codes.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 84 - Necessity for license.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 85 - License applications; examinations; fees; renewal; expiration.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 85A - Apprentice sprinklerfitters.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 86 - Classification and limitation of licenses.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 87 - Pipefitters, inapplicability of provisions.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 88 - Refrigeration technicians, inapplicability of provisions.
M.G.L. c. 146 section 89 - Penalties.

Refrigeration Plumbing  (38kb)

Sprinkler Interpretation - 6-4-09  (120kb)

The Bureau Regulations

528 CMR 10 - 13  (27kb)

Bureau Advisories

Bureau Advisory Ruling - 9-17-08  (55kb)

Administrative disciplinary hearing policy

DPS / DFS joint memo regarding sprinkler contracting and permits.

Bureau's interpretation policy relative to underground fire main and hydrants
(must be installed by licensed sprinkler contractors and sprinklerfitters)