MA 2009 IRC Amendments Quick Reference Guide
It is important to stay up-to-date on the MA codes. The 8th Edition Residential Code is comprised of the International Residential Code 2009 (IRC)
Updates to Draft 9th Edition of the Building Code
The BBRS continues to work to promulgation of the 9th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code. On November 10, 2015, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) completed an effort, which has lasted over a year, by approving the
Questions to the State About Sheet Metal
Two questions were presented to the Mass Dept of Licensure regarding the Sheet Metal law. Charles Kilb, Legal Counsel on behalf of the Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (“Board”) responded to the questions answering the recent communication to Executive Director Peter Kelly in which the two following questions were posed to the Board:
Construction Worker Shortage Raising Costs of New Projects
More than 80 percent of construction companies are having a hard time finding qualified workers, according to a survey of 1,386 companies by Associated General Contractors of America. Carpenters, sheet metal installers and concrete workers are in especially short supply, but construction companies also are having difficulty filling salaried positions such as project managers, estimators…
DPS Has a New Commissioner
The Department of Public Safety (DPS), a regulatory, licensing, inspection and code promulgating agency, charged with the oversight of numerous activities, business, and professions. Additionally, DPS provides administrative and legal assistance to ten different boards and commissions.
Renew Your Licenses Online
Online License Renewal You are now able to renew your license online. In order to use the online services, you MUST register with the Mass e-Government site. Using online services allows you to
Draft 9th Edition of the Sate Building Code (780CMR)
The purpose of this notice is to advise the building industry and other interested parties of the ninth edition building code status and specifically to note that, when it is finally approved and becomes effective, there will not be a concurrency period with the eighth edition code requirements. Currently, it is expected that the ninth edition will…
DPS Inspection and Permitting System
The Department of Public Safety just announced today the introduction of new online functionality for Inspections and Permitting.
June BBRS Meeting Minutes Highlights
Listed below are line item highlights from the June BBRS meeting MGL 148 26 G and its relationship to BOA and whether the law is being consistently enforced throughout the Commonwealth. Fire Marshal voiced concern since BBRS has no legal enforcement. BBRS legal staff stated within rights to ask for review since its enforcement requires…
Reduced Hours for Walk-In License Renewal
Effective June 1st, 2015, the Department will no longer offer walk-in license renewal service except on Wednesday from 8:45AM to 4:30PM. Walk-in license renewal services will remain available to the public during regular Department operations, from 8:45AM to…