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Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers
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What you need
To qualify for a School License, applicants must comply with the following:
- All schools shall employ licensed instructors competent to impart instruction in those branches which they teach.
- All schools shall have a maximum of 25:1 student/instructor ratio. No instructor may supervise or teach more than one class at the same time.
- All private schools must submit copies of student contract with itemization of tuition, fees, and any equipment costs.
- All private schools must submit a bond in the amount determined by the board. The Board may waive bond requirement for licensed Proprietary Schools.
- A demonstration/work area to allow for safe passage of staff and students.
- A lecture room with a minimum of individual desks, student arm chairs, or tables adequate to allow seating for no more than three students per table.
- Male and female restrooms in accordance with the Massachusetts plumbing code.
- A fire detection and sprinkler system, and operable hand fire extinguishers as required by local governing authority.
- All schools shall have, and maintain in good working condition, equipment and materials appropriate and sufficient for its students.
- All schools shall contain a designated library or study area that maintains published or electronic references to the following publications:
- 271 CMR and M.G.L. c. 112, 237-251.
- The Massachusetts building code (780 CMR) and its component parts the Massachusetts Basic Building Code.
- The Massachusetts One and Two Family Dwelling Code
- The International Mechanical Code.
- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association’s standards.
- The rules and standards of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- The Massachusetts Fire Code (527 CMR), and applicable National Fire Protection Association codes and standards.
Applications for a Sheet Metal School License must include the following:
- A detailed floor plan indicating the demonstration area, lecture room and restrooms.
- A copy of the facilities occupancy permit.
- A copies of student contract with itemization of tuition, fees, and equipment costs. (private schools only).
- A detailed outline of the sheet metal curriculum.
- An Authorized CORI Form
Fees
The fee is not refundable. Publicly-funded programs are exempt from fees.
Name | Fee | Unit |
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Non-refundable license processing and issuance | $300 | each |
How to apply
Apply in our ePLACE Portal.
For detailed instructions on how to create an ePlace Account and apply for a license, click here.
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