Bill > H215

This bill establishes a new chapter in the General Laws to regulate glaziers, which are defined as individuals or companies that install, maintain, or repair flat glass in residential or commercial buildings. It creates a Board of State Examiners of Glaziers composed of nine members, including general contractors specializing in automotive or flat glass work, a building official, a general contractor, and a licensed architect, with specific licensing requirements for some contractor positions not taking effect until January 1, 2014. To obtain a glazier license, applicants must be at least 18 years old, demonstrate good moral character, possess three years of classroom experience (144 hours minimum) from an approved program, three years of employment in the glass trade (1800 hours per year minimum), have completed a first aid course, be a resident of the Commonwealth, and have a clean criminal record regarding construction or glazing fraud. Applicants must pay a $75 examination fee, and upon qualification, a $100 fee for a two-year license, which can be renewed for another $100. The board will hold at least four examinations annually.