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Plumber and Gas Fitter Licensing

Policies, Regulations and Statutes for Plumbers and Gas Fitters

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Statutes and Regulations

248 CMR 3: General provisions governing the conducting of plumbing and gas fitting work performed in the commonwealth (PDF 127.58 KB)

248 CMR 4: Massachusetts fuel gas code (PDF 45.96 KB)

248 CMR 5: Amendments to NFPA 54 (PDF 224.84 KB)

248 CMR 7: Large gas utilization equipment (PDF 2.4 MB)

248 CMR 8: Amendments to NFPA 58 (PDF 14.32 KB)

248 CMR 10: Uniform state plumbing code (PDF 5.59 MB)

248 CMR 11: Education and experience standards and requirements for licensure (PDF 136.23 KB)

Board Policies and Interpretations

13D System Installations

Accessible Gas Appliance Shut-offs

Commercial Buildings Utilizing Overhead Garage Doors

Apprentice Policy

CSST Installed Above Ground Exterior to a Building

Definition of Plumbing

Grease & Vacuum Drainage System Design

Lavatory Installed Outside of a Bathroom

Limited Service Health Clinics

Maximum Temperature for Hand Sinks in Commercial Kitchens

Minimum Drain Size With Multiple Shower Heads

On Demand Water Heaters

Safe Waste Pans for Water Heatersand Storage Tanks

Secondary Roof Drainage Systems

Siphonic Roof Drain Systems

So-Vent Plumbing Systems

Gas/Oil Separator Alternative (PDF 79.56 KB)

Handicap Fixture Requirements (PDF 39.13 KB)

PVC for Mixed Use Installation Scenarios (PDF 68.69 KB)

CPVC in 6 Story Buildings

Statutes

Creation of Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (M.G.L Chapter 13, Sections 36 to 38)

Licensing Provisions for Registration of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (M.G.L. Chapter 142, Sections 1 to 22; M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 61 to 65E)

Product Acceptance/Design Standards

Chemical Cleaning Dispensers

Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing

Metal Tags for Water Heaters

Product Acceptance Procedures

Water Filtration and Water Dispensing Systems

ASME Tank Requirements (PDF 107.04 KB)

Combination Potable Water - Space Heating Systems (PDF 150.33 KB)

Policy on Emergency Eye wash and Showers (PDF 331.24 KB)

Education and Licensure

Adjustment and Replacement of Gas Controls

Employer Certification Of Applicant Hours

Limited LP Installers Connecting Propane Tanks

Substantially Equivalent License

Venting of Flue Gases

On-the-Job Programs by Vocational Schools (PDF 133.89 KB)

Policy Regarding Renewal Of Apprentice Licenses In Excess Of 10 Years (PDF 188.23 KB)