New England Plumbing Gas & Mechanical Inspectors Association

Board Policies and Interpretations, Applications and More

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NOTICE: Gas Code Changes Effective December 5, 2014
The Board has adopted new regulations updating the gas code, NFPA 54-2012, NFPA 58-2011, 248 CMR 4.00, 5.00, 7.00 and 8.00, effective Friday, December 5, 2014. To view a copy of the new regulations, please select from the list below:
  - 248 CMR 4.00: Massachusetts Fuel Gas Code
  - 248 CMR 5.00: Amendments to the 2012 Edition of NFPA 54
  - 248 CMR 7.00: Massachusetts Code For Large Gas Utilization Equipment
  - 248 CMR 8.00: Reserved to Amendments to the 2011 Edition of NFPA 58

Product Acceptance/Design Standards

ASME Tank Requirements
Chemical Cleaning Dispensers
Combination Potable Water - Space Heating Systems
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
Outdoor Gas Fired Patio Equipment
Metal Tags for Water Heaters
Product Acceptance Procedures
Water Filtration and Water Dispensing Systems

Education and Licensure

Adjustment and Replacement of Gas Controls
Employer Certification Of Applicant Hours
Limited LP Installers Connecting Propane Tanks
On-the-Job Programs for Vocational Schools
Substantially Equivalent License
Venting of Flue Gases

Continuing Education Information

Approved Continuing Education Providers for Licensees
Approved Continuing Education Providers for Inspectors
248 CMR 11.00: Education and Experience Standards and Requirements for Licensure
Provider Application for Continuing Education

State Inspectors

Taylor Roth 617-727-6092

Dennis Driscoll 617-727-2243

Scott Padden 617-727-1738

State Inspectors Area of Coverage

Rules and Regulations Governing Plumbers and Gas Fitters

248 CMR 1.00 - 11.00
248 CMR 1.00: Reserved
248 CMR 2.00: Reserved
248 CMR 3.00: General Provisions Governing the Conduct of Plumbing and Gas Work Performed in the Commonwealth
248 CMR 4.00: Introduction and Massachusetts Modifications
248 CMR 5.00: Amendments to 2002 Edition of ANSI Z223.1-NFPA 54
248 CMR 6.00: Reserved
248 CMR 7.00: Massachusetts Code For Gas Utilization Equipment In Large Boilers
248 CMR 8.00: Reserved
248 CMR 9.00: Reserved
248 CMR 10.00: Uniform State Plumbing Code
10.01 through 10.13
248 CMR 10.00: Uniform State Plumbing Code - (continued)
10.14 through 10.23
248 CMR 11.00: Education and Experience Standards and Requirements for Licensure

Applications and Forms

Attention Active Military, Military Spouses, & Veterans
Application for Apprentice Plumbers License
Application for Apprentice Gasfitters License
Application for Limited Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installer License
Applications for Product Acceptance
Application For Reinstatement of Expired License
Apprentice Experience and Education Forms
Change of Name or Request for Duplicate License for Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Corporation, LLC, and Partnership Applications
Division of Professional Licensure Complaint Form
Registration Form For Plumbing & Gas Inspectors
Online Address Change for Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Plumbing and Gas Fitting Applications

Appeals, Special Permissions, Variances

Plumbing and Gas Fitting Examinations
Plumbing & Gas Fitting Permit Forms
Public Hearing Form For Proposed Revisions
Vocational School Project Approval Application