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This bill makes several modifications to existing fire safety regulations in Massachusetts, primarily focusing on fire protection sprinkler systems and apprenticeship rules. The key provisions include defining "direct supervision" for fire protection sprinkler work as requiring the physical on-site presence of a supervising journeyman or fire protection sprinkler contractor with their assigned apprentice, establishing a mandatory ratio of one licensed journeyman sprinkler fitter or fire protection sprinkler contractor for every apprentice on a jobsite, and updating language to use gender-neutral terms (replacing "his" and "he" with "their" and "they"). The bill also amends Section 89 of Chapter 146 to include references to additional related sections. These changes aim to clarify supervision requirements, ensure proper training and oversight of apprentice sprinkler fitters, and modernize the language of existing fire safety regulations. The modifications will help standardize safety practices and professional standards in the fire protection sprinkler industry by providing clearer guidelines for apprenticeship and on-site supervision.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1763