Bill > H192

This bill establishes a program within the department of public safety to conduct pipefitter inspections across the commonwealth, specifically addressing concerns about unlicensed individuals performing pipefitting work and ensuring compliance with existing regulations. The department is authorized to spend up to $500,000 from pipefitter licensing revenues to fund this program, which includes hiring at least seven qualified pipefitter inspectors, potentially including retired licensed professionals, and ensuring these inspectors are available for overnight and weekend work. Furthermore, the bill mandates a bi-annual licensing fee of $150 for pipefitters and requires that permits for pipefitting work on state-owned, used, or leased buildings, as governed by Massachusetts General Laws chapter 142, section 21, be submitted to and reviewed by these state inspectors.