The Office of Public Safety and Inspections recognizes that ductless mini-split systems (mini-splits) have increased in prominence as standalone retrofit installations, and this document seeks to provide guidance on the permit and license requirements for their installation. This guidance covers standalone installations in one and two-family dwellings
Division of Occupational Licensure & Office of Public Safety & Inspections Updates The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) & Office of Public Safety & Inspections (OPSI) staff are proud to be part of the MBTAs South Coast Rail expansion and to celebrate the opening of the East Taunton…
The Division of Occupational Licensure’s Office of Public Safety & Inspections is pleased to present this issue of. In it, we review the end of the 9th/10th Edition of 780 CMR concurrency period as of July 1, 2025, provide guidance on Short Term Rentals, introduce new employees at OPSI, and look at some new provisions in…
An Act Relative to Strengthening Massachusetts’ Economic Leadership. On November 20, 2024 Governor Healey signed into law Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, an “Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership” (the “Act”). Section 280 of this comprehensive economic development law, includes provisions to extend by two years many land use “approvals” issued by…
The 10th edition release by the Governor’s Office: Commissioner Sarah Wilkinson announced, the Governor’s Office release the draft 10th edition…
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
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
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
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…
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).