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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  
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)
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