36-103 (8) Pharmacist Real Estate Appraiser
Physical Therapist Real Estate Salesperson
Physical Therapist Assistant Rehabilitation Counselor
Plumber/Gas Fitter •.Respiratory Care
Podiatrist Sanitarian
Radio Technician Social Worker
Psychologist Speech-Language Pathologist
Real Estate Broker Television Technician
Veterinarian
Please check the reason for the complaint:
Breach of contract Misrepresentation
Discrimination Patient neglect
Drug or alcohol abuse Sexual misconduct
Unprofessional conduct Unethical conduct
Failure to fill prescription properly Unable to obtain records
Failure to return a deposit Unlicensed
Incompetence Unsanitary conditions
Inferior work or materials other:
Description of the complaint:
Briefly describe the incidents that led to your complaint and note the
the times and dates. List the naries of all individuals involved.
Attach the details of your complaint to this form. Send copies, not the original,
of the related documents. You will be sent an acknowledgement letter with the
name of the investigator assigned to your case.
The above information is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge
Date:
Your Signature
NOTIFICATION: Your signature allows the Board to obtain a release
of all records related to your complaint.
Mail this form to:
Investigative Unit, Division of Registration
100 Cambridge Street, 15th Floor
Boston, MA 02202
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tH ~ 851
DIVISION OF REGISTRATION INVESTIGATIVE UNIT
617-727-7406
O � N
Please complete this complaint form as fully as possible.
°'�,ajon `���•�'`� This form must be printed in ink and be legible.
of R�
COMPLAINT ISSUED BY:
Name:
Last Name First Name M.I.
Address:
Number, Street Daytime Phone
City State Zip Code Evening Phone
COMPLAINT ISSUED AGAINST:
Name:
Last Name First Name M.I.
Address:
Number, Street Daytime Phone
City State Zip Code Lic. Number
Name:
Company Name I.
Address:
Street Daytime Phone
City State Zip Code Lic. Number
Please check the trade or profession that this complaint pertains to:
Accountant Funeral Director or Embalmer
Aesthetician Hairdresser
Architect Health Officer
Athletic Trainer Landscape Architect
Audiologist Land Surveyor
Barber Manicurist
Chiropractor Mental Health Counselor
Complaint Against School Marriage & Family Therapist
Dental Hygienist Nurse
Dentist Nursing Home Administrator
Drinking Water Plant Operator Occupational Therapist
Electrician Occupational Therapist Assistant
Electrologists Optician
Engineer Optometrist
Fire & Burglar Alarm Physician's Assistant
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Proposal
D and R Mechanlcal
0 351 Morgan Road
West Spnngrield, MA 01 089
U 1 3.737.3581
Name Deb. Foley Job Description Basement Remodel
Address Burts Pit Road. Date May 26, 2002
City Florence AAA.
Phone
We propose to furnish the materials and perform the labor necessary for the completion of
Basement Remodel
Remove existing wall between rec room and laundry room. Install metal
studs for new rec room and gym. I . Install all
necessary electrical and plumbing needed. Install sheetrock and tape.
Install metal studs for closet. Install sheetrock and tape. Install brick hearth
for gas stove. Install Vermont Castings black cast iron Star dance Gas Stove.
Install all necessary venting and gas piping needed. Install metal studs for
office. Install sheetrock and tape. Install metal shelf unit in closet. Remove
all debris.
All work and materials guaranteed for the sum of�i Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars$9,800.00
Payment terms: 50%deposit Remainder when complete
Respectfully
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The above prices and conditions are hereby accepted. Date Signature
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCEoPID Jx DATE(MM/DD/YY)
ROBE-10 08/14/02
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Towne Insurance Agency, Inc. HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR
100 Main Street ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Agawam MA 01001 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
House COMPANY
Phone No. 413-786-3535 Fax No. A Commerce Insurance Company
INSURED
COMPANY
B
Robert Boldo DBA COMPANY
Boido Construction C
351 Morgan Road COMPANY
West Springfield MA 01089 D
COVERAGES>
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED,NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
LTR DATE MM/DD
( /YY) DATE(MM/DD/YY)
GENERAL LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2000000
A COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY BINDER 08/14/02 08/14/03 PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ 1000000
CLAIMS MADE �OCCUR PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1000000
OWNER'S&CONTRACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1000000
X BOP FIRE DAMAGE(Anyone fiire) $ 50000
MED EXP(Any one person) $ 5000
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $
ALL OWNED AUTOS
BODILY INJURY $
SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person)
HIRED AUTOS
BODILY INJURY $
NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY-EA ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND WC STATU- OTH.
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY TORY LIMITS I ER
EL EACH ACCIDENT $
THE PROPRIETOR/ INCL EL DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $
PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS ARE: EXCL EL DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $
OTHER
i
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
DEBORAH SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
Deborah Foley & Tracy
942 urts Pit R a BUT F URE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
Fl a ce 01 OF ANY KI D UPON THE C MP N ,ITS AGENTS OR R RESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZ D EPRESENTATy
House Gig / at"
ACORD 25 S(095y:: ACbRD CORPORAT[ON'19M
ACQRD INSURANCE BINDER OP ID JK DATE(MM/DD/YO
08/14/02
THIS BINDER IS A TEMPORARY INSURANCE CONTRACT,SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SHOWN ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM.
PRODUCER A/C,NO,Ext: 413—�86-3535 COMPANY BINDER# 1814
Commerce In ErFECTIVsurar nce Company
Towne Insurance Agency, Inc. DATE TIME DATE TIME
100 Main Street AM 12:01 AM
Agawam MA 01001 08/14/02 HPM 09/13/02 NOON
House X THIS BINDER IS ISSUED TO EXTEND COVERAGE IN THE ABOVE NAMED COMPANY
CODE: A35 SUB CODE: PE POLICY#: BINDER
AGENCY
CUSTOMER ID: ROBE-10 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSfVEHICLES/PROPERTY(Including Location)
INSURED carpentry operations
Robert Boido DBA
Boido Construction
351 Morgan Road
West Springfield MA 01089
COVERAGES LIMITS
TYPE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE/FORMS DEDUCTIBLE COINS% AMOUNT
PROPERTY CAUSES OF LOSS
BASIC BROAD SPEC Business Personal Property 500 5000
GENERAL LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE $2000000
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $1000000 _
CLAIMS MADE �X OCCUR PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $1000000
OWNER'S&CONTRACTOR'SPROT EACH OCCURRENCE $1000000
X $500 Prop Damage Ded FIRE DAMAGE(Any one fire) $50000
RETRO DATE FOR CLAIMS MADE: MED EXP(Any one person) $5000
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $
SCHEDULED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE $
HIRED AUTOS MEDICAL PAYMENTS $
NON-OWNED AUTOS PERSONAL INJURY PROT $
UNINSURED MOTORIST $ _
AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE DEDUCTIBLE ALL VEHICLES SCHEDULED VEHICLES ACTUAL CASH VALUE
COLLISION: STATED AMOUNT $
OTHER THAN COL: OTHER
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY-EA ACCIDENT $
JANYUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM RETRO DATE FOR CLAIMS MADE SELF-INSURED RETENTION $
STATUTORY LIMITS
WORKER'S COMPENSATION EACH ACCIDENT $ _
AND
EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY DISEASE-EACH EMPLOYEE $
DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $
SPECIAL FEES $ e
CONDITIONS/ TAXES $
OTHER
COVERAGES
ESTIMATED TOTAL PREMIUM $
NAME&ADDRESS
MORTGAGEE ADDITIONAL INSURED
LOSS PAYEE
LOAN#
AUTH IZ D REPRESENT TJV
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Ho)vfiq
ACORD 75-S(1/97) NOTE:IMPORTANT STATE INFORMATIo ON REVERSE SIDE ACORD CORPORATION 1993
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
BUILDING DEPARTMENT DAILY INSPECTION REPORT
INSPECTOR DATE
ENDING MILEAGE
STARTING MILEAGE
TIME ADDRESS /VENDOR TYPE PASSED
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANC&PID JX DATE(MWDD/YY)
ROBE-10 08/14/02
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Towne Insurance Agency, Inc. HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR
100 Main Street ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Agawam MA 01001 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
House COMPANY
Phone No. 413-786-3535 Fax No. A Commerce Insurance Company
INSURED
COMPANY
B
Robert Boido DBA COMPANY
Boido Construction C
351 Morgan Road COMPANY
West Springfield MA 01089 D
COVERAGES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED,NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
LTR DATE(MM/DD/YY) DATE(MWDW(Y)
GENERAL LIABILITY GENERALAGGREGATE $2000pOO
A COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY BINDER 08/14/02 08/14/03 PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $ 1000000
CLAIMS MADE OCCUR PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1000000
OWNER'S&CONTRACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1000000
X BOP FIRE DAMAGE(Any one fire) $ 50000
MED EXP(Anyone person) $ 5000
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person) $
HIRED AUTOS
BODILY INJURY $
NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY-EA ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND WC STATU- OTH-
EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY
TORY LIMITS ER
EL EACH ACCIDENT $
THE PROPRIETOR/ INCL EL DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $
PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS ARE: EXCL EL DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
A
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
DEBORAH SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
Deborah Foley Tracy Akey
942 Burts Pit Road BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
Florence MA 01060 OF AN*I D UPON THE CQMPANY,ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZE EPRESENTATI
House
ACORD 25-S(1/95) " ACORD.CORPORATION 1988
PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL NO-
SHEET NO.
i
DATE
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT:
NAME ADDRESS
ADDRESS
DATE OF PLANS
PHONE NO. ARCHITECT
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We hereby propose to furnish the materials and perform the labor necessary for the completion of
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifi-
cations submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of
—Dollars ( )
with payments to be made as follows.
Respectfully submitted
Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs
will be executed only upon written order, and will become an extra charge Per
over and above the estimate All agreements contingent upon strikes, ac
cidents,or delays beyond our control
Note—This proposal may be withdrawn
- ---- - — by us if not accepted within days.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work
as specified. Payments will be made as outlined above.
Signature
Date_ Signature_
USA MAOE IN nU_A 381850 PROPOSAL
MADE
PROPOSAL -
PROPOSAL NO.
SHEET NO.
DATE
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO: WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT
NAME, ADDRESS
ADDRESS
DATE OF PLANS
PHO E O. ARCHITECT
We hereby propose to furnish the materials and perform the labor necessary for the completi6n of
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifi-
cations submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of
Dollars (s 7
with payments to be made as follows. aovp, Cla4,0t
Respectfully submitted
Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs
will be executed only upon written order, and will become an extra charge Per
over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes. ac- —
cidents,or delays beyond our control.
Note—This proposal may be withdrawn
by us if not accepted within days.'
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work
as specified. Payments will be made as outlined above.
Signature
Date Signature
C 381850
MADE DE IN IN U SA A PROPOSAL
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=4S C?AR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS
A ti0 GAS FI7 IERS
5.00: continued
3.3.8 A:;+,
Elevateu Pressure Piping to be Indentified:
Piping supplying gas at a pressure greater than ',A- psig or 14" water column shall be color
coded yellow and labeled a minimum of every ten feet, at all changes of direction, on eacl
side of a penetration,and at the valve. The labels shall have black lettering capable of being
read from a normal line of vision that indicates the type of gas and the pressure contained
within.
3.4.7 Add a
Minimum Size: No gas piping smaller than standard h" iron pipe size shall be ir, : x,i i+
any concealed location.
4.1 Revise the Section as Follows:
in the presence of, a a-1 With Lt:..; appr-.•.' ! ut, the gas inspector to insure tnat ii i, L, Might.
Where any part of the system is to be enclosed or concealed, this test shall precede the
work of closing in. The test medium shall be air or inert gas (e.g. nitrogen, carbon
dioxide). OXYGEN SHALL NEVER BE USED.
tbj Gas pipin in exec of'fi psig or 14 inches water column, extending.
ass;'.: "i,; i0 the Cl-- >7 ��Utoff vai',c of each appliance,
shall withstana a ptc% air zc lc:..., i:+ches rnr--.cur, or Lure pounds gauge for a
period of not less char, ten minutes . ::h ut showing any drop in pressure. Pressure shay
be measured with a mervu:-1, mane..... ; or slope gauge, or an equivale.t dc`,icc sc
lit-` --d 4. .. "rem roc real:_. Lh,n 1/10
pressure shah b: O.u.0 1 b+r,:e the; t:. e ceSLS a;c Ina e.
(c) If an additional appliance is connected to a gas piping system previously installed,
the additional piping shall be isolated and tested to a pressure of at least six inches of
mercury or three pour.Js -au for ;,::":,c of not less than ten minutes without showing
any drop in pressure and the rcmainuci of the piping system previously installed may be
tested to not more than three inches of mercury or 1�-_ pounds gauge for a period of not
less than ten minutes without showing any drop in pressure.
—` (d) Gas piping systems for industrial and other large installations shall be tested at a
pressure at least ten times(maximum 100 psig)the proposed maximum working pressure.
Test duration shall belong enough to determine if them are any leaks but not less than one
hour for each 100 linear feet of pip- or fraction thereof. The duration of the test need
not exceed 24 hours irrespective of system design.
(e) Gas piping systems for undiluted liquified petroleum gases shall be tested at a
pressure no less than 1'h times the proposed working pressure, but not less titan three
psig, irrespective of design pressure, or for systems operating at a pressure of th psig or
less when appliances are connected to the piping.system,shall withstand a pressure of not
less than 10.0 inches nor more than 14.0 inches water column for a period of not less
than ten minutes without showing any drop in pressure. The source of pressure shall be
isolated before the pressure tests are made.
All p-pini_ befo-t tlr% low rP.gulaior in undiluted liquefied pe-moleum gas
sys:ei;h S.':ail w :.Sal
or container for a period of not less than ten minutes without any drop in pressure.
(g) After the test of piping for tightness as described in (a) through (f), gas may be
turned on and appliances tested at normal operating pressure by means of a soap bubble
test, or other non-corrosive foaming agent test.
i
248 CMR - 162
248 CMR: BOARD OF STATE EXAMIINERS
OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS
5.00: continued
TABLE
Multi-Family Dwellings
Diversity Factor in Per Cent of Total Load for
Domestic rtes Pingcs with coz7.acted Load Ratings
No. of Demand % No. of Demand %
Ranges M btuft. of Rating Ranges M btu/hr of Ratings
1 6' 100 13 270 33
I07 35 14 283 32
3 132 70 15 293 31
4 151 60 16 312 31
5 173 55 17 332 30
'89 50 18 340 30
50 19 346 29
42 20 353 28
39 21 358 27
10 233 37 22 374 27
11 243 35 23 390 27
1� 257 "4 24 &
Over lojS
*Also represents approximate number of cubic feet per hour of natural gas.
2.6.2 Revise J b (a) :) ..i.., :.._ ._ : �b}.• .
(a) Cast-iron and Gaivanizc;J Pipe and fittings shall not be use.;.
2.6.3 Delete section of the modifications. Replace with subsection (d) as follows.
A 54 ...ti. �..-...... ..70G
using pressure drop cn�LiTs supplied iii .i:a.iuiac=crs' insiuc-dons.
2.12 Revise the section as follows:
i2 acid E��i ivcs inst311e for use sha;_{iiitcr
""a
be listed by a nabuiiaiij CC.0� agcncy _v;r,,ly With aq:,plicablc American
Standard Approval or Lisdng ke: aircr,: ;_:, .;nd shall b:: approved by tho Board cf State
Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. "s'iiey shall:
1. Have clearly i.ndicatid open ani-I c!e; i positions and rigidly ::,ued saps 11 limit
botin C'.=cruz < ;i. :.,ir. iti:l1 Valy„ v..sil be Tee 'riandla Types.
2. Show no evidence of leakage when subjected to an air pressure test of tvro inches
mercury column (i psig) for ten min�tcs.
3. Be capable of withstanding witliuut deformation, breakage or leakage the following A
turriing effort when screwed onto a pipe ' sting:
2125/94 248 CMR- 160
248 CNIR: BOARD OF S;ATE EXANII`"ERS
OF PLUMBERS AND UAS FITTERS
248 C ,IR 4.W: L`ITRODUCTION ANTI) MASSACHUSETTS MODII7ICAIIONS
The Massachusetts Fuel Gas Code of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas_
Fitters shall be the 1992 Edition of NFPA54-ANSI "L223.1 National Fuel Gas Code with
modifications, the 1992 Edition of the NFPA 38 Standard for the Storage and Handling of
Liquified Petroleum Gases with modifications and 248 CMR 7.00 Massachusetts Code for-
Gas Utilization Equipment in Larr,,t Bo,it-rs •,.i*hout MO t fi-auons
3'A 58-149 ;t::;i.,arc..-. .... o.0 •-.. ..- .- _ _ ...,_,.
be modified for 248 CMR 6.00 as follows:
Chapters 1, 2, and 3 as they apply to the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems not
covered in NFPA 54-ANSI 2223.1, 1992, have been adopted as the Code governing these
systems. Reference to Storage containers in Chapters 1, Z. and 3 shall be excluded as they
are covered by FPR 527 CMR 6.00. Reference to Engine Fuel Systems and LP-Gas Systems
on Vehicles in Chapter 3 shall also be excluded.
NFPA 54- ANSI X23.1 -1992 the National Fuei Gas Code shall be modified for
248 CMR 5.00 as follows:
Delete pages i through v and substitute the following:
.:r. Vance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 142, § 13, the Board of State Examiners
Fuxrs herewith makes the following rules and regulations relative to
i uel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment and related
accrs an trtro�gnout the Commonwealth.
Nothing in 248 CMR and standards shall conflict with the provisions of 220 CMR
100.000 through 110.000 of the Department of Public Utilities and nothing in 248 OAR and
standards `hall SUpefCede Cr overrule any Hof the provislOr:� of M.G.L. c. 142 or 3riv code, a
u1
rules, or regulations establisned under authonry of J+1.v'.:. c. 14."
Rule 1. Gas piping systems- in.ge neral, shall �e ie,,, nress.ire::not in excess of;,� pound per
square inch or 14 inches mater column).
;r nv ,, 7.c i":il !.iccnsed gas ..incrs ar!`� --d
Rule 2 Permits to perrorrr, gas :i.i.., s�;r�.l� : •as_ _ _. -- .. .
plumbers only.
Rule 3. In cases of emergency a gas appliance may be tumed on temporarily by the licensed
installer provided: the installer has tested the piping in accordance )With the appropriate
section of 248 CMR; the installer and the supplier are satisfied that the installation of piping
earliest opportunity iri any c;�t ru: later u.ru; ule re wurb-i-ng day.
Rule 4. Licensed persons acquiring gas permits for any location shall be responsible for such
gas work and/or equipment specified in the permit until the permit is completed or
withdrawn" All withdraw:Is must be in writing or in a manner prescribed by the Board of
State Examiners of Plumber tit iias Firc:s.
Rule 5. No initial delivenes of propane shall be male to any insuillation without the
supplier first ascertaining whether the permits have been approved by the local authoories.
Alterations or additions to the. or.:,.inal insrw'lanon shall squire reappf ,,-t and ;:auance of
new peanuts.
Rule 6. Each trailer, having a gas system attached, that is used in any way for human r
occupancy shall be inspected by the local gas inspector in every location where such trailer
is in use.
Rule 7. For the purpose of 248 CMR, the Gas Inspector shall be that person in each city or
town appointed under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 142, §§ 11 and 12 having those
qualifications spelled out under those sections.
2/25/94 2-48 CMR- 155
218 Cti1R �.OU: EtiTS "I' ) 199 i Di i 10'� OF .kNSI Z22:.1-`,FPA
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1.1 Scope. Revise Subsecuo❑ s.i...a. a., foilo-,�
Gas piping system>;, in general, shall N- low pressure (not in excess of 1/1, pound or 14" wate-
column). Approval for elevated pressure ,greater than 'c pound or 14" water column) mal
be granted when gas utilization equipment specifically requires higher pressure or when low
pressure installation design requires pipe size in excess of four inches IPS. An elevated
pressure request form specified by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
shall be filled out completely and submitted to the Executive Secretary for the Board. When
approved, a copy shall be filed with the local gas inspector before the scan of any work.
1.1.1.b.la. Delete the subsection which deals v itn L.P Piping in ouiiiings under construction
1.1.2 Revise the First Sentence to Read:
Other Standards: In applying this code,reference should also be made to the manufacrurer's
instructions, the serving gas supplier regulations. and local building, heating, plumbing or
other codes in effect in the area in which the installation is made.
2.1 Revise Subsection 2,1.1 as Follows:
re.an:�s are;: rp:ng i:sir:..
(a) Gas piping systems shall not be installed,altered,removed,replaced or repaired until
a permit has been issued therefore by the Inspector of Gas Fitting. Any application for
such permit shall be made to the Inspector of Gas Fitting and shall contain a statement
of the work to be performed, the location of the building, and the names of the persons
for and by whom the work is to be done. All applications for permits for any new
installation's of natural gas-fired cennl and space heating equipment shall be
accompanied by authorization from the serving pas supl>ZSei4-nSuch'authorization shall,-also:
;accompany all applications for pe.n its to.install-any-gam-+tied equipment for":cornmcZelu
or industrial use. Replacements of existing gas-fired central or space heating and
cammerm l'cr'industrial equipment shall be excluded from the authorization, provided
the gas input rating is not more than 11070 of the equipment being replaced. Each gee Lt
issued by the kispector of Gas Fitting shall be subject to the expresss conditions 11
% r:+ a ss i.')comp'iance with all provisions of the statutes,rules and regulation
....::.te ,o gas fitting.
:;nuts to perform gas fitting work in buildings owned and used by th.,
Commonwealth shall be issued by the Board of State Examiners of Plumber$ and Gas
Fitters or such persons designated by the Board. Inspections of gas fitting systems
inscrlled in buildings owned and used by the Cotnmonwelth shall L-�:under the;umsdicti
of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Fitters.
(c) For gas installations of over 5,000,000 BTU/Hr, a plan of the proposed pipu:.'
system and equipment shall be submitted for approval to the local Gas Inspector. TILi
plan shall contain a written statement from the 1mal gas supplier that sucl, fuel dema;
is available. T'.e system shall be designed by a Registered Profcssirnal Engu: cr.
(d) Gas piping systems requiring gas pressure in excess of iI- psig may be pr.rrnit:.
with the approval of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fittcrs. Tr:.
pressure limitation does not apply to LP Liquid Gas Systems andior first stage vapc.
systems.
2.4.2 Add a Last Sentence and Table as Follows:
for su�plying dorriesui l ::S A. llulu . IiiV f Ill'., '_i; :i appllc, dorncsl:c tics c;:.
and shall not apply to any other gas appliances.
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Rule 8. An amendment to 49 CFR, Part 192,Section 192.3 of the minimum Feacral SaL
Standards relating to transportation of Natural Gas and other Gas by Pipeline redefine
service line to mean a distribution line that transports gas from a common source to:
-cf's i)*'�'
(b, the coarxc%,.:, Lo a ..atom,-, , -ping j mc,e il-- no customer meter. ;ustc
meter is the meter that measures the Lafaiftr of gas from an operator to a customer.
Rule 9. The Office of Pipeline Safety, U.S. Department of Transportation, has interpret,
that in some instarxc .;u(-h as transportation of gas from a utility master meter or point
delive-y by a custov.-- m -- connec-zi-,n with customer's piping at a building or series
buldmE.s (su,:Ii .. home mulap'l-c- fiuusing complex) must be install,.
maintained, and operated in z:cordaor.c with federal regulations.
Rule 10. The adjusting of appliance -.-ortrols, the adjusting of ga4flames, the replacer-:
of controls, the in--, 'Minn or rep.,�.- of meters and regulaw.--. z,-,d :.,x �.vlcirtL
appliances shall be deemed work for which no permit shall be required (Utility Gas).
No permit shall be required for the restoration of gas service after a gas meter or meter
is relocated under the following rules:
A. The work shall be done by amhuri:cd employees of gas companies organized uno...
M.G.L. c. 164.
B. The required piping reconnection shall not exceed ten feet.
C. The piping reconnections, shall be labelled by the installing gas company.
Rule 11. No gas system or part thereof shall,be covered until it has been inspected, testc--,
and accepted as prescribed in 248 C?VIR.
Rule 12. The equipment, materials, power, and labor necessary for the inspection and tc.,;z
shall be furnished by the plumber or gas fitter.
Rule 13. Gas shall not be turned on to new or existing system which has been renovated
unless the installation has been approved by the local gas inspector.
Rule 14. Whenever there is reason to believe that the gas system of any building has become
defective, is shall be subjected to test and/or inspection, and any defects, found shall be
Rule 15 Whenever additional gas piping or alterations thereof are being made or installed
in existing building or premises, and existing gas fitting is found to be in violation of this
code to the point of being a health menace, nuisance or a safety hazard, such existing g;v'
fitting shall be made to conform before any additional work may be completed.
Rule 16. The local gas inspector shall, after proper indentification, have the right to enter
any premises for the purpose of inspecting any gas fitting system and at such times as rna.'
be reasonably necessary to protect the public safety.
Rule 17. When gas --quipment which is connected to a gas system is to be permaneiid,
removed and/or replaced, a permit for the work shall be secured. All connections to suc:.
*hall be made gas tight.
1i i 5 tio);A 3 licensed plumber or gas fitter holding a gas permit for installation of
curt, oa gas to such work, without first notifying the local gas inspector, he may li,:
be granted any further gas permits upon the discretion of the local gas inspector.
Rule 19. PcrrniLs siiuh � invalid i7 il-,r- vioi.r, i, sot started within 90 Elit
thereon, unless the holder of the permit can prove to the inspector that failure to start wi
the 90 day period was beyond control.
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6.00. continued
OPERATION PROCEDURES y
the draft hood. If the chimney or gas vent is drawing properly, the
match flame will be drawn into the draft hood. If not, the combustion
products will tend to extinguish this flame. If the combustion products
are escaping from the relief opening of the draft hood, the equipment
�tu i not Div:. . uric C1per aop.isini-;nu, for rer ,
provide adequate draft through the chimney or gas vent.
8.7 Operating Instructions. Operating instructions shall be furnishc
and shall be left in a prominent position near the equipment for the «<,.
of the consumer_
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,ontinued
140 NATIO NAi, FUEL GAS CODE
Fart S
Procedures to be Followed to Place Equipment in Operation
8.1 Adjusting the Burner Inpur.
8.1.1* Adjusting Input. The input shall be adjusted to the proper rate
in accordance with the equipment manufacturers' instructions by Chan,;_
ing the size of a fixed orifice, changing the adjustment of an adjustable
orifice, or by readjustment of the gas pressure regulator outlet pressure
(where a regulator is provided). Overfiring shall be prohibited.
8.1.2 High Altitude. Ratings of gas utilization equipment are based on
sea level operation and shall not be changed for operation at elevations
up to 2,000 feet (600 m). For operation at elevations above 2,000 feet
(600 m), equipment ratings shall be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for
each 1;000 feet (300 m) above sea level before selectirla annroP�i't. `.,
sized equlpaie.fii.
Exception: As permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.
8.2* Primary Air Adjustment. The primary air for injection (Bunsen)
type burners shall be adjusted for proper flame characteristics in accor-
dance with the manufacturers' instructions. After setting the primary
air, the adjustment means shall be secured in position.
8.3 Safety Shutoff Devices. Where a safety shutoff device is provided,
I)e checked for proper operation and adjustment in accordance
i...;_.nllfacturers' instructions. If the device does not functic,;.
-)ropc.-I�, to turn off the gas supply in the event of pilot outage, it s1nai"
be properly serviced or replaced with new equipment.
8.4 Autogaatic Ignition. Gas utilization equipment supplied with rn�7._ _
for automatic ignition shall be checked for proper operation. If nf,�c
sary, proper adjustments shall be made.
8.5 Protective bevices. All p vtective devices furnished with the
utilization equipment, such as a limit control, fan control blc,
temperature and pressure relief valve, low water cutoff device, ma:.
operating features, etc., shall be checked for proper operation.
R.6 th- 1[! -ft
bustion products arc going LP dic chimney, or gas vent, piopervl
passing a.lighted match or taper around the edge of the relief openir.
/194 248 CMR - 32.
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VLNTING OF EQUIPhiENI'
used to facilitate removal of the connector. The connectof
firmly attached to or inserted into the thimble or slip joint to prev-
connector from falling out. Means shall be employed to prey,
connector from entering so far as to restrict the space between
and the. opposite wall of t�
7.ti►.i4 inspcc► or,. 'Ihe length of a vent connector sr:
readily accessible for inspection, cleaning, and replacement.
7.10.15 Fireplaces- A vent connector shall not be connected to a
ney flue serving a E eplac ;,bless the fireplacd flue opening is p::
nently sealed.
7.10.16 Passage Through Ceilings, Floors, or
(a) A vent connector shall not pass through any ceiling, floor,
wall, or fire partition. A single-wall metal pipe connector shall not
through any interior wall.
Exception: Vent connectors made oj' listed Type B or Type L
material and serving listed equipment with draft hoods and other equy-
ment listed for Type B gas vents shall be permitted to pass throi_ .
walls or partitions constructed of combustible material if the conne
are installed with riot less than the :fisted clearance to comb"-.,-..'-,
material.
(b) A vent connector made of a single-wall metal pipe shall not
through a combustible exterior wall unless guarded at the point of pas-
sage by a ventilated metal thimble not smaller than the following:
1. For listed gas utilization equipment equipped with, draft hoods
and equipment listed for use with Type B gas vents, 4 inches (10 cm)
larger in diameter than the vent connector. Where there is a;rwn_ ei Tr-
,��ss t1ian J fe.;C ,a' co-nnc,czor .. ffic, " r en uh--
hood outlet and the thimble, the thimble shall be permitted to be
2 inches (5 cm) larger in diameter than the vent connector.
2. For unlisted equipment having draft hoods, 6 inches (15 C,--.
larger in diameter than the vent connector
3. For residential incinerators and all other residential and low-Ih;;a
equipment, 12 inches (30 t:m) larger in diain eter than the vent conriF::fo:.
Exception: In lieu of thimble protection, all combustible material ir.
the wall shall be removed from the vent connector a sufficient dist!fu:
the specified clearance from such vent connector to corabLi.;
Any material used to close up such opening she,
r:car cc�,,Ythustible.
(c) Vent connectors for medium-heat equipment shall not pass
through walls or partitions constructed of combustible material.
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136 NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
7.10.6 Clearance. Minimum clearances from vent connectors to co,i:-
bustible material shall be in accordance with Table IX.
The clearance between a vent connector and combustible
it 1 be :permitted to be reduced where the combustible rn..,
i o:r.: fed as specified for vent connectors in Table V1.
7.10.7 Avoid unnecessary Bends. A vent connector shall be installed
so as to avoid turns or other construction features that create excc:
resistance to flow of vent gases.
7.10.8 Joints. Joints between sections of connector piping and
nections to flue collars or draft hood outlets shall be fastened ay
metal screws or other approved means.
Exception: Vent connectors of listed vent material, which shut.
assembled and connected to flue collars or draft hood outlets in a;
dance with the manufacturers' instructions.
.�10 Pa:.
'3'igs alid shall Jiop,i up,,,,aru ... .,:,,st `i.; lii%n per foot (2 cal./ill).
7.10.10 Length of`Dent Connector.
,'a, _ vent ci��._:�ct�.; shall a5 5;ro�t '.s )ractica and the Las uu.
tion equipment praCrl,�al to the chnimey of ven
(b)' The horizontal length o;_ vent connector to a natural draft c:
ney or vent serving, a single lf'at hood-equipped a i>liant.e sl�,all nc
fnore <iian 7_5 Iit the .. i✓Iit OL in-is Vertical Oi Me c:
ney or vent above the connector.
` Exception: Vent .systems as provided in Part 11 or in accordance i. . .
other approved engineering like mods.
7.10.11 Support. A vent connector shall be supported for the des1'41;
and weight of the material employed to maintain clearances and preven
physical damage and separation of joints.
7.10.12 Location. Where the vent connector used for gas utilizaticiF.,
equipment having a draft hood or for Category I appliances is located if, Oi
passes through an attic, crawl space, or other area that may be cold, that
portion of the vent connector shall be of listed double-wall Type B or Type
L vent material or material having equivalent insulation qualities.
7.10-I3 C ltimn ev �70r 32�- _' €>n ` _ _.t: _:n a 61i:.,
chimney, the vent connector Shall be installed auove file extreme OOL-
tom to avoid stoppage. A thimble or slip joint shall be permitted to be
'?/25/94 248 CMR - 316
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VENTING OF EQUIPMENT
As an alternate method applicable only where all appliances a c. : : .-
hood equipped, the effective area of the common vent connector or vent
manifold and all junction fittings shall be not less than the area of the
largest vent connector plus SO percent of the areas of additional flue
collar outlets.
installation limitations ana obtain connector capacity equal to the equip-
ment input, the size increase shall be made at the equipment draft houu
outlet.
(f) The effective area of the vent connector,,where connected to
or more appliances requiring draft for operation, shall be obtained
the application of approved engineering practices to perform as
fied in 73.1 and 7-3.2.
7.10.4 Two or More Appliances Connected to a Single Vent.
luazanon equipment shall not be connected to a
Si.r'iilg a separate appliance designed to burn solid fuel.
(b) Gas utilization equipment and equipment burning liquid fuel si__
be permitted to be connected to one chimney flue through separate
Oi _ 1 11 `_`.. p+�1" Ili_..'Ci i0 L= OIl;lectcd
if joined by a suitable fitting located as close as practical to ti
ney. if two or more openings are provided into one chimney fi:. _
shall be at dlifIcreilt levei>. If ? v utlllLai gUa7I7ie t IS :.
C_.11V Cul:ti .::hall l �' i ! l i? . t, Sl_L'_t
'
� Vic) Where two or mc,1.. vc-ii, colirn.;ctors c n i ....... .
chimney flue, or single-wall metal pipe, the smaller
enter at the highest level consistent with the availab '_
clearance to combustible material.
hive static l;�k:asurc, sup: . .__ hos <�_.rving Category ill :,r Ca:
appliances.
:Z, SO fuel-hurting a,
equipped witil a manual .e5et devic; W,, shut uff gas to rile ma'.:,
in the even, of sustained backdraft or flue gas spillage shall 1
t::0 .�� _ , _
l flue `. a . fl
to to
:
sized to properly v,-nt the appliance.
(b) A iisted combination ;as- and oil-burning appliance shail
mitred to bc. connected _: sirl�_ie ci imney flue. The chimney iiuc
be sized to properly vent Mc appliance.
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-Fitinued '5 CODE
(b) Metal chimneys shall 'bL: built and installed in accordance
nts, and �oftd F '-Bu-,
Standard for Fir�'j�11,'2ces, "��
Appliances, AjNS1/NFPA 211, u, local building codas.
(c) Masonry chimneys shall be built and installed in accordance
Standard for Chimneys, Fit-4.,p!:ices, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Bun::::,.
Appliances, ANSI/NFPA 211, or local building codes and lined
approved clay flue lining, a listed chimney lining system, or othCi
approved material that will resist corrosion, erosion, softening, oi
cracking from vent gases at temperatures up to 1800°F (982'C).
Exception: Masonry chimney clues serving listed gas appliances
draft hoods, Category I appliances, and othergas appliances listed for use
with Type B vent shall be permitted to be lined with a chimney lining A-,�s-
tem specifically listed for use with such appliances. The liner shall be
installed in accordance with the liner manufacturers' instructions and the
term of the listing. A permanent identifying label shall be attached at the
point where the connection is to be made to the liner. The label shall read.-
"This gas vent is for appliances that bum gas. Do not connect to solid or
NOTE: For information on installation of gas vents in existing masonry
chimneys, see Section 7.6.
7.5.2 Termination.
al chlrri 1- _rcs dential-ty-pe or low-heat gas utilization eq,_,n�!y 1"o
ment shall extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m, above the highest point,
it passes through a roof of a building and at least 2 feet (0.6 m) higher
than any portion of a building), within a horizontal distance,of 10 ft_-el
[rre Figure 12.)
cilfriflev for medium-heat equipment shall extend at leas,,
ft;tt X3_0 ra,) higher than any portion of any building within 25
(7.6
(c) A chimney shall extend at least 5 feet (1.5 m) above the hill
connected equipment draft hood outlet or flue collar.
7.5.3 Size of Chimneys. Trio effective area of a c;-,ilmney veriting
tem serving listed gas applialices with draft hoods, Category I
ances, and other appliances listed for use with Type B vents
accordance with Part 11 or other approved engineering methods.
Exception No- 1: As an alternate method of sizing an individual c
ney venting system for a single appliance with a draft hood, the
r.
hoourei.
the al,? 01 or aray ti o4'
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VENTING OF EQUIPMENT
Tabie f;'i 74p,: v:Veii"g Systew to be Used
Gas Utilization Equipment Type of Venting System
Listed Category I equipment Type B gas vent (7.6)
Listed equipment equioprd Chimney (7.5)
_C_quiprnent listen ik-i ,, C 1,::., i i.ISLCtI %'auailcy IL.41:6 �y�w
Type B gas vent ) for gas venting (7.5.1c).
Special Gas Vent listed for t::.
equipment (7.4.3)
Listed vented wall furnaces Type B-W gas vent (7.6, 6.2(:
Category II equipment As specified or furnished by
manufacturers of listed
equipment (7.4.2., 7.4.3)
Category III equipment As specified or furnished by
manufacturers of listed
equipment (7.4.2., 7.4.3)
Category IV equipment As specified or furnished by
manufacturers of listed
equipment (7.4.2., 7.4.3)
Incinerators, indoors Chimney (7.5) -
Incinerators, outdoors Single-wall metal pipe
[7.7, 7.7.3(c)]
Equipment which may be
converted to use of solid fuel Chimney (7.5)
Unlisted combination gas and
oil-burning equipment Chimney (7.5)
Listed combination gas and T L vent (7.6) or chimney
oil-burning equipment �5)
Combination gas and solid-fuel
burning equipment Chimney (7.5)
Equipment listedfor use with
chimneys only Chimney (7.5)
Unlisted equipment Chimney (7.5)
Decorative appliance in vented
fireplace timney 6.6-2iba
Gas-fired toilets Single-wall metal pipe (7.71,
6.27.3)
Direct vent equipment See 7.2.5
Equipment with integral vent See 7.2.6
Equipment in commercial and Chimney, ventilating hood,
industrial installations and exhaust system (7.3.5)
7.5 Masonry, Metal, and Factory-Built Chimneys.
rf oc Construction.
a) a. Cory-vuiit chimneys shall be installed in accordance with thc,.
iisting and the manufa::turers' instructions.
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7.3.4 Mechanical Dr-aft Systems.
(a) Gas utilization equipment, except incinerators, requiring vetting
shall be permitted to be vented by means of mechanical draft system:
of either forced or induced draft design.
draft systems and all portions of induced draft systcts?
u,...; ri
positive pressure dung operation shall be designed and inst .
so as to prevent leakage of flue or vent gases into a building.
(c) Vent connector serving equipment vented by natural draft shat'
not be connected into any portion of mechanical draft systems O-.>;
ing under positive pressure. '
(d) When a mechanical draft system is employed, provision s iii,.
made to prevent the flow of gas to the inain burners when the drai-
tern is not perforrung so as to satisfy the operating requirement--
equipment for safe perfon. ance.
(e) The exit terminals of mechanical draft systems shah be t,.
than 7 feet (2.1 m) above grade where located adjacent to public
ways and shall be located as specified in 7.8(a) and (b).
(a) Ventilate ig he ocis and c-ifaust systems shall be pernuucc.l to r-..
to vent gas utilization equipment installed in commercial application:;.
(b) Where automatically operated gas utilization equipment is v
through a venti"ating hood �5r exhaust system equipped with a d:
car with a po:'.�r r.�eu.�, of e �iaust, prov lions shall be made to allo,�
flow of gas to the main burners only when the damper is open to
tion to properly vent the equipment and when the power men.
exhaust is in oDtt ath=
7.3.6 Circulating Air Ducts and Plenums. No portion of a venting
tem shall extend into or pass through any circulating air duct or pler,u.__
7.4 Type of Venting System to be Used.
7.4.1 The type of venting system to be used shall be in accorciarc`
with Table IX.
7.4.2 Plastic Piping. Approved plastic piping shall be permitted to
used for venting equipment listed for use with such venting materials.
7.4.3 Special Gas Vent. Special gas vent shall be listed and installed in
accordance with the terms of the special gas vent listing and the manu-
facturers' instructions.
2/25/94 248 CMR - 300
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tWhen any or all of this equipment is installed so the aggrepte input
rating exceeds 20 Btu per hour per cubic foot (207 watts per m ) of room
or space in which it is installed, one or more shall be provided with
venting systems or other approved means for removing the vent gases
to the outside atmosphere so the aggregate input rating of the remaining
unvented equipment does not exceed the 20 Btu per hour per cubic foot
(207 watts per m3) figure. Where the room or space in which the.equip-
ment is installed is directly connected to another room or space by a
doorway, archway, or other opening of comparable size,.that ca4p9t be
V"C luniL' �O such C;f"rii (oom, or space may
c.tOSeti, the ..;`J _,..the calculations. '
7.2.3* Ventilating Hoods. Ventilating hoods and exhaust systems shall
be permitted to be used to vent gas utilization equipment installed in
commercial applications (see 7.3.5) and to vent industrial equipment,
particularly whet; the process itself requires fume disposal. (See 5.1.(
and 5.1.8.)
7.2.4 Well-Ventilated Spaces. Where located in a large and weii-
�,.pace, industrial gas utilization equipment shall be permitted
by discharging the flue gases directly into the space.
7.2.5 Direct Vent Equipment. Listed direct vent gas utilization equip-
ment shall be considered properly vented when installed in accordance
with the tennis of its listing, the manufacturers' instructions, and 71: ..-
7.2.6 Equipment with Integral Vents. Gas utilization equipment inc.,,
porating integral venting means shall be considered properly ve
when installed in accordance with its listing, the manufacturers' ins,
tions, and 7.8(a) and (b).
7.3 Design and Construction.
and constructed so as to devewl) a posillve now aciequaic w rc._
flue or vent gases to the outside atmosphere.
7.3,.2 Equipment Draft Requirements. A venting system shall sat.
the draft requirements of the equipment in accordance with the m<,
facturers' instructiotlls.
7.3.3 Design and Construction. Gas utilization equipment require
be vented shalt connected to a venting syster: desibnet, and
structed in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.4 through -1
248 CMR - 299
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5.00: conunued
5.1.1 Revise the Section as Follows:
shall - :aitCCi:; trtC AmCrlcan v.l�AssoCl t�G.: int.
nationally recognized t.Snl:_ .,2ency. onsuucted in accordance with applicable .-,rr,cricar.
National Standards (ANSI), and approved by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers
and Gas Fitters.
(b) CJmmercla, ;, ;,gut,;-"a' equi men[ that is not certified by the American Gas
.CCO" costing aecrcy acceptable to the Board of State
Exar. nel5
� l unless i'proved b}'the local
tiffs Inspector n ac o nc -;th P.
.. ,rtc `�';v .:aL'�n Sect,i�. rra:uu! 1'roccdures
for the Initial Ope:a.iur of 1 siustna „IS > quipmcnt.
(c) A List of Reftrencc Standard acceptable to the Board o tzlz of
.cry is t'IOVioc. _..� -
appendix :, of ANSI Z-= %8
It may be referred to for the installation of specific equipment.
(d) A list of National Tcsunr Laboratories acceptable to the Board of State Exarruners
of Plumbers a:,d Gas Fitters follow'::
American Gas Associat,on Labo:s:o;;r_s
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 1-1131
ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.
1 dustrial Par":
Cortland, New York 13045
Factory Mutual Research Corporation
1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike
Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
333 Pfinesten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60063
United States "tisane company, ;,c.
Tulsa Division
1341 No. 108th East Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116
Applied Research Laboratories
5371 Nora, West 161 Sueet
F+.orija 33044
Household gas cooking appliances only.
National Sardtation Foundation
,nn Arbor, Michigan
cil.ty for plasuc only.
licrsev Lnterna6cinal, Inc.
'Nisconsir, Division.
8612 Fairway Place
Middleton, :Visconsin 53562
Canadian Standards Association
Rexdale, Ontario MOW 1 R3
34S Civ1K
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDNO INSPECTIONS
212 Mutt Stfcct • Muuicipsl Building
INFECTOR Northtunptt�tt, MA 01060
10-16-2002
Robert Boido DBA
Boido Construction
351 Morgan Road
West Springfield Ma 01089
Mr. Robert Boido;
On October 16 2002 11:15a.m. I met with you and your helper while you were working at
947 Burts Pit Road Florence, Mass. During my inspection you informed me that you and
another person had installed the gas room heater,fumace,waterpeater flue connection, all
chimney flue connections and gas piping done at the premise. I advised you at this time, the
described type of work required a gas fitters license of which you had none. You also stated
your helper did have a New York License and quite possibly a Massachusetts License. I
asked you to bring this individual with you to a meeting at Room 100 212 Main St.
Northampton to discuss this matter further and to bring his Massachusetts License. At
approximately 4:00 P.M. the same day you explained this individual could not attend this
meeting as he was in another state. The violations of CMR 248 performed by you and your
helper will be forwarded to the proper authority having jurisdiction in Boston. The
homeowners Debra Foley and Tracy Akey will be advised and informed. You are not to do
any further work requiring Plumbing or Gas Fitting Licenses.
248CMR5 2.1, 2.12,4.1 a.b.c., 5.1.1
248CMR4 Rules 2, 11, 13, 16
248CMR7 7.3, 7.5, 7.10.4c, 7.10.13, 7.10.14, 7.10.16
248CMR8 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7
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PROPIETARIO TELEFONO
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THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM MUST BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY: ❑ PIPING ❑ AIR SUPPLY
TUBERIAS SUMINISTROS DE AIRE
LOS SIGUIENTES PROBLEMAS DEBEN SER CORREGIDOS IMMEDIATAMENTE: ❑ APPLIANCE VENTING
EXPLAIN: ARTEFACTO DE GAS ❑ CONDUCTOS DE VENTILACION
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248 Stag SUwA. Grmby, MA. 01033 TeL (413)467-2833
To, 28 October 2002
Debra Foley
947&mft pit Road
N MA 01060
Re:The liner prramtdy installed into►the shimmy venting 2 gas appliancm
Dpi checking chimney at the above ad&=an 28 October 2002, I noted s veial
dries with the liner intailation in the rho.
1. The liner is aluminum and not stsialm steel.
2. The liner did not have ices moc1, 1 fly fasted to connect dw appliances,just holes
tort into the liner with 26 gaffe smoke pipe stuffed into dam
3. Thm was o*26 pipe Ping dmu&the masomy,it
sluoutd have been stainless steel oar a properly sized maker sleeve. The smoke pipe was
not mortared in place.
4. There was no cover at the boom of the linc r,nor was the liner sealed at the bonbon.
S. The top plate instatled was for an 8"mound lin rx not die 6"round liner du t was
installed.
6. No storm collar was installed.
7. The top plate was mat scaled to the top of the chimney.
8. No screws wen:used to connect the smoke pipe together.
9. There was not a fisted wail thimble installed as the vent for the gas stow passed
through a combustible wait.
In my estimation,for the job to be done comely with ahn niraur�flue the removal
and installation of an ahnninum lnca with tees,tee cover,top pie,s I colter and
would have been no more than 3900.00 at best,and that is with marking up the cost of
materials 80%and charging$650 00 for labor I would baav+e paced this job to be dam
with a 316 sbdnkw ael liner and cam. mailing stainless steed and g
the flue toles I would have bid this job for$1,250.00 adding and additional 3275.00 for
suapplyift and connecting the vent pipe with wall ddrohle for the five standing gas stoure.
Thank you,
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Todd Lr Pan wr
CSIA Cut.#3892
248 State Street, Granby, M.A. 01033 Tel. (413)467-2833
e&Proposal For. n October 2M
Debra Foky
947 Boris Mt Road
Nar oo, MA NOW
1. Remove the alunium limn form the sbimey vesting two gas iqpg 11 1 Supply
and imW a 5"round,UL listed HomeSav+er Pro 3161-1 Stainless Steel refining system to
vent the gas appliancm Connied the hat water heater to the new liner via 26 e
smoke lq- Bnc k up the tuna t ale"venting the hot water heater top
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atom collar and Gueodian cap to sent o$the top of the chfinney. Six:reline
wodWxxt for pride bu*dawn. 'This lmer f stwes a hfdn a warranty: SM 00
The above pies include materials,labor,tax and waste duspasa L
��Sp..�hppoul�d you choose to have this company caapiete the woak dexrrlt ed above the toed of
.f 1 f!'17.W will be due die dam ofoompledom
Plus proposal is good for 94+days.
Thank you,
Todd 1.Padwr
CSIA Carat.#3992
Commonwealth of Massachusetts JANE SWIFT
Office of Consumer Affairs Governor
g Division of Professional Licensure JENNIFER DAMS CAREY
Director,OCA
Office of Investigations WILLIAM G.WOOD
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239 Causeway Street Director,DPL PHILLIP C.SMITH
Boston Massachusetts 02114 Chief,Office of Investigations
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Ph 617-727-7406 Fax 617-727-1944
November 14,2002
Charles Mozeski
212 Main Street
Northhampten,lNLA 01060
CASE NAME: Charles Mozeski
vs
C4 . -. 4 Robert Boido
NOV 18 ?no DOCKET NO: GF-03-006
INVESTIGATOR: Taylor Roth
Dear Mr. Mozeski:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your complaint. Your complaint has been assigned to
the investigator above.
Following our investigation of your complaint, a report will be forwarded to the licensing board
and a decision rendered. You will be notified of the decision by the board.
If you have any questions please contact the investigator assigned to your case at
617-727-6092.
Sincerely,
eresa Buckle
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Administrative Assistant
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KERRY HEALEY
Commonwealth of Massachusetts LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Division of Professional Licensure BETH LINDSTROM
DIRECTOR OFFICE OF
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Robert Boido
351 Morgan Road
West Springfield,Ma. 01089
February 19,2003
Re:G.F-03-006 Mazeski Vs Boido
Dear Mr.Boido;
The State Board of Plumbers and Gasfitters has completed its review of the complaint against
You and Boido Construction and are hereby closing this compliant without prejudice.
However,the Board is hereby issuing this Advisory letter and Cease and Desist Order
The plumbing work as described in this complaint requires a licensed person and the filing of
a permit with the local jurisdiction as required by M.G.L.Ch-142 Sec.3 and 248 CMR 2.04(2).
You are hereby ordered to Cease and Desist from conducting any plumbing and or Gas work
Until you become properly licensed.Failure to apply for permits may endanger the lives of
the public.If another incident of this type should occur,we may file Criminal charges to the
fullest extait of the law.
For The Board
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Jo0sep A. Peluso
Executive Director
Certified Mail#7000-0600-0029-0834-2445
Cc:Charles j.Mazeski
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