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Trench Safety
Trench safety is on our minds given the recent story about the man being trapped in a trench after it partially collapsed. We’re happy that the outcome was good, but it makes us think of safety and if the trench was set up properly or not. We do know that OSHA is going to investigate.
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…
Public Safety Advisory On Potential Roof Collapses
Dangers Associated With Heavy Snow Loads on Roofs The recent prolonged cold weather and repeated snowstorms have contributed to severe roof load conditions. Compounding the situation is the short-term weather forecast of potentially two more snowstorms over the next few days.
Installation of Fire Protection Systems
Effective with the new fire code (527 CMR) local fire departments shall no longer issue permits for the installation of fire protection systems for new or existing buildings. As always, permit applications shall be submitted to the building department for review and approval in consultation with the municipal fire official. If the fire official believes that the plans do…
Working with the Building Official
The Massachusetts State Building Code was created to ensure that new and existing structures are safe. To ensure that all buildings are constructed and maintained to meet minimum safety standards, the law requires that each city and town appoint a qualified official to enforce the code. These men and women hold the title of Building…
Installation of Fire Protection Systems
Installation of Fire Protection Systems: Effective with the new fire code (527 CMR) local fire departments shall no longer issue permits for the installation of fire protection systems for new or existing buildings. As always, permit applications shall be submitted to the building department for review and approval in consultation with the municipal fire official.…
Radon and I Joist New Requirements
A. Radon: The e-memo issued earlier this week had information on an amendment effective January 2, 2015. You may find it at Radon Control in Residential Buildings