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Public Meeting Notice  Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters Code Subcommittee Meeting - 11.19.25

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Posted: November 14, 2025 11 a.m.

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

ParticipantsAppointmentPresentAbsent
Mr. Joseph McNameeChairman, MasterGas FitterX 
Mr. JohnCruzMember, LP InstallerX 
Bahig KaldasMember, Plumbing EngineerX 
Mr. WayneThomasMember Journeyman GasfitterX 
Mr. JosephPelusoParticipant, MasterPlumber X
Mr. Harry KnightVice-Chairman, Journeyman Plumber X
Mrs. Kimberly GarsideMember, Master PlumberX 
Mr. JamesKennedyLocal Inspector, ParticipantX 
STAFF   
Mr. Charles KilbBoard Legal CounselX 
Mr. Michael AuerbachExecutive DirectorX 
Mr. MichaelGuidaBoard CodeConsultantX 
Mr. James O’ReillyState Plumbing &Gas InspectorX 
Mr. James MyetteState 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

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

Adjournment

Agenda

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