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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.192 194th (Current)

An Act relative to refrigeration and pipefitting licensure

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Nick Collins for legislation to adopt regulations for the licensing of pipefitters and refrigeration technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Nick Collins
The bill amends Chapter 146 of the General Laws governing pipefitting. It updates definitions and adds regulatory requirements for heating and cooling technologies, such as geothermal heat pumps, hydrogen systems, microreactors, and small modular reactors, bringing this work under the pipefitting license. It also introduces a definition for "Residential/Light Commercial Refrigeration" and requires licensing for technicians working on systems with capacities under ten tons. The collected fees will fund inspectors enforcing these new regulations. The act becomes effective immediately upon passage.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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