Code of Massachusetts Regulations 248 CMR - BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
Here’s a structured overview of 248 CMR, which governs plumbing and gas fitting in Massachusetts, under the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters:
📄 Key Sections of 248 CMR
3.00 – General Provisions
Covers electrical, administrative, permit requirements, licensing, sanctions, and inspection protocols under M.G.L. c. 142 §§ 13 & 21 (mass.gov).
Includes business-related regulations for corporations, LLCs, partnerships—outlining licensing requirements and responsibilities for master plumber/gas fitter licensees (regulations.justia.com).
4.00 – Massachusetts Fuel Gas Code
Governs fuel gas piping systems, appliances, accessories, and related installation standards (mass.gov).
5.00 – Amendments to NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
Massachusetts-specific modifications to NFPA 54, defining safe practices, equipment, design rules, plastic piping requirements, CO detection, vent/chimney guidelines, etc. (mass.gov).
7.00 – Large Gas Utilization Equipment
Rules for industrial/commercial-scale gas-burning equipment. (§7.00 available via Mass.gov list) (mass.gov).
8.00 – Amendments to NFPA 58
Adopts/modifies the Liquified Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) for propane systems. §8.00 found in Mass.gov list (mass.gov).
10.00 – Uniform State Plumbing Code
Governs all plumbing-related operations—installation, repair, removal, replacement—throughout MA. Effective version updated December 8, 2023 (mass.gov).
11.00 – Education & Experience Requirements
Defines entry-to-practice standards: apprenticeship, journeyman/master qualifications, continuing education, exemptions, and provider criteria (mass.gov).
🗓️ Recent Updates (Effective April 30, 2021)
Promulgated changes include (acecma.org):
3.00 – New rules for permits
4.00 – Revised definition of “fuel gas”
5.00 – Plastic ventilation piping must be board-approved
10.00 – Removed legacy lead restrictions; permitted limited plastic piping
11.00 – Shortened journeyman experience to 4 years; removed age-based CE exemptions
🔍 How to Access the Full Texts
All 248 CMR parts are hosted on Mass.gov’s Trial Court Law Libraries site (see section list) (mass.gov, mass.gov). PDF downloads are available:
3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 7.00, 8.00, 10.00, 11.00 with their effective dates noted.
🧰 At-a-Glance Summary
| Section | Title | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | General Provisions | Licensing, permits, business rules |
| 4.00 | Fuel Gas Code | Gas piping systems & appliances |
| 5.00 | Amendments to NFPA 54 | MA-specific fuel gas modifications |
| 7.00 | Large Gas Equipment | Industrial gas systems |
| 8.00 | Amendments to NFPA 58 | LP gas (propane) regulations |
| 10.00 | Uniform Plumbing Code | Plumbing installations, fixtures |
| 11.00 | Education & Experience Standards | Licensing requirements, CE |
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