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Thomas G. Gatzunis serves as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. Mr. Gatzunis is responsible for the enforcement of statutes, regulations and policies concerning public safety in Massachusetts and oversees a staff of over 100 employees. More... DPS License Lookup
All licenses issued, renewed or otherwise updated by the Department of Public Safety, are posted to the DPS Website within 48 hours A New Look for Department of Public Safety License Cards
The article provides information about newly designed license cards and the new, Specialty Construction Supervisor Licenses that will soon be issued by the Department. License Fees
Construction Supervisor License renewal fee is currently $100. For more information on DPS licenses and fees please click on the link above.
Building Safety Week
America will celebrate Building Safety Week this year from May 5 through 11. The theme is "Building Safety: Where You Live, Work and Play". The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is...read more.. DPS Announces Changes to Amusement Regulations
Effective January 25th:The Department of Public Safety ("Department") is pleased to announce that effective January 25, 2008, the following amendments to 520 CMR 5.00 ... read more .....
New Trench Safety Regulations To Protect The Public Become Law
On November 2, 2007, the Department of Public Safety ("Department"), in conjunction with the Division of Occupational Safety ("DOS"), promulgated regulations that establish standards to prevent unauthorized access to unattended trenches ..more..
Escalator Safety for Parents
Know where the emergency stop buttons are located. Emergency stop buttons are located at the top and bottom of each escalator.... More
Use of Wood-Burning Stoves and Other Solid Fuel-Burning Heating Appliances
This Article presents important information to anyone planning on utilizing a wood-burning stove or other means to burn solid fuel to heat or supplement heat his/her home during this heating season. More..
Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) News
The BBRS would like those interested in recent news, associated with the activity of the Board, to be able to obtain it, quickly and easily. More...
New Seventh Edition of the Code for One and Two Family Dwellings & New License Requirements (including grandfathered license procedures)
The new Seventh Edition Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings became effective on April 1, 2007. Members of the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (Board) More... Department of Public Safety & Division of Occupational Safety Propose New Excavation and Trench Safety Regs
The Department of Public Safety ("Department") and the Division of Occupational Safety ("DOS") are pleased to announce the completion of new draft regulations more...
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