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Public Meeting Notice Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters Code Subcommittee Meeting - 11.19.25
Overview
This is a remote meeting. Please participate via link in agenda.
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 1 PM
In accordance with the provisions of G.L. C. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters convened a special board meeting via telephone/video conference:
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Participants
| Participants | Appointment | Present | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Joseph McNamee | Chairman, MasterGas Fitter | X | |
| Mr. JohnCruz | Member, LP Installer | X | |
| Bahig Kaldas | Member, Plumbing Engineer | X | |
| Mr. WayneThomas | Member Journeyman Gasfitter | X | |
| Mr. JosephPeluso | Participant, MasterPlumber | X | |
| Mr. Harry Knight | Vice-Chairman, Journeyman Plumber | X | |
| Mrs. Kimberly Garside | Member, Master Plumber | X | |
| Mr. JamesKennedy | Local Inspector, Participant | X | |
| STAFF | |||
| Mr. Charles Kilb | Board Legal Counsel | X | |
| Mr. Michael Auerbach | Executive Director | X | |
| Mr. MichaelGuida | Board CodeConsultant | X | |
| Mr. James O’Reilly | State Plumbing &Gas Inspector | X | |
| Mr. James Myette | State Plumbing &Gas Inspector | X |
Ruth Alfasso and Caitlyn Berry are also in attendance
Agenda Review
By Chairman Joe MacNamee
Approval of October 15, 2025, Plumbing Sub Committee Minutes
- JC Motion to Approve, RA Second
- No Objections/Abstentions
Review proposed changes from the October 15th, 2025, meeting. Review 248 CMR 10.02, Basic Principles
- Reviewed language and potential definition changes
- 6D
- Potential issues regarding Landlord/Tenant infringement raised
- Consensus not reached, to be revisited at a later date
- Multi-User Gender-Neutral Bathroom/Restroom/Toilet Room
- “Restroom” is preferred language, but to be revisited
- Various other changes and modifications, solidified the changes from last session
- 6D
BJ – Recess at 1:25 to allow for CK to rejoin CK – Rejoin at 1:31
Review 248 CMR 10.03, Definitions Review 248 CMR 10.04, Testing and Safety
- Review and refine language
- Revisit Water Distribution
- Decide upon 15 minutes
Review 248 CMR 10.05
- Corrected lettering and grammar
- Smaller changes and modifications to reflect Plumbing standard practices
- Addition of Example 2 to show heel or side inlet
Review 248 CMR 10.06
- Add “Brass” to all tables
- Add “Tattoo Shops” to PVC and ABS DWV Pipe and Fittings Exceptions
- Move Relief Valve Discharge to 10.14
- Various other changes and modifications for clarity Review 248 CMR 10.07
- Strike “Purple primer” and change to “according to manufactures instructions”
- Corrected lettering and grammar
Next Subcommittee meeting on December 17th at 1:00 PM; to cover 10.08 and 10.09 Adjourn at 3:11 PM