BBRS and 10th Edition News
The 10th edition release by the Governor’s Office: Commissioner Sarah Wilkinson announced, the Governor’s Office release the draft 10th edition…
Advisory on Carrying Digital Licenses
Effective August 1, 2023 This policy relates to all licenses regulated by the Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigerator Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards, the Board of Elevator Examiners, and
State Ends Printed CSL Licenses
On January 10, 2023, the BBRS had a meeting where Sarah Wilkinson, Chief of Elevators and Deputy Commissioner overseeing Building, Engineering, and all trades briefed the BBRS that CSL licenses will no longer
Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code
The Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code (Stretch Code) first became available for municipal adoption in 2009. The Stretch Code located in the 9th Edition of the Building Code (780 CMR) was in Appendix AA of 780 CMR 51 for one- and two-family homes, and
SB 30 An Act Creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy
Sign by the Governor March 25, 2021 This is large bill with over 100 sections, with goals to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by2050. Interim 2025, 2035 and 2045 limits established. Greenhouse gas emissions reduced from 1990 levels: 50% by 2030, 75% lower by 2040. In addition, clean energy replacing much of the electrical needs by…
Ninth Edition Energy Code
Based on the 2018 IECC Members of the Board of Building Regulations & Standards (BBRS) votes November 7, 2020 as the end of the concurrency period for the Ninth Edition Amendment to the Energy Code based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Extending the Registrations of Certain Licensed Professionals
Any occupational or professional license, certificate, or registration issued by a state agency or any board of registration or division with licensing authority within a state agency to an individual not already covered that is in good standing as of the date of this Order and that has expired or will expire during the state…
Senate Bill 2477 An Act setting next-generation climate policy
Proposed changes in energy code and shake up of BBRS SENATE, January 23, 2020. The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to encourage the deployment of heat pumps (Senate, No. 1925) (also based on Senate, Nos. 524, 1926, 1929, 1935, 1957 and 2011), – reports, recommending that the…
HIC Letter Example
The PDF shown here is an example of the type of letter you may receive from the state if you are missing your HIC information. Be on the look out if you get one of these letters and be sure to respond so it won’t affect your job. Click here to see the letter example:…
BBRS Latest News
General notes on format of these minutes Votes are noted as MOTION by, seconded by, and whether it was a unanimous or split vote. Agenda topics as numbered may be in the same order as they appear on the meeting agenda. The meeting agenda is listed as EXHIBIT A; others are listed sequentially as addresses…