Code of Massachusetts Regulations 528 CMR - BUREAU OF PIPEFITTERS AND REFRIGERATION TECHNICIANS
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Title 528 governs the licensing and examination requirements for Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters in Massachusetts. These regulations are administered by the Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters, under the Division of Occupational Licensure.(regulations.justia.com, mass.gov)
📘 Overview of 528 CMR 11.00
528 CMR 11.00 outlines the prerequisites for examinations and licensure in the following areas:
Pipefitter Licensing (Section 11.02)
Applicants must:
Be registered with the Department of Labor Standards and the Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS).
Complete a Bureau-approved pipefitter course and accumulate a specified number of work hours as an apprentice.
Pass a written examination with a score of 70% or higher.
Carry the license at all times while engaged in pipefitting work.(regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
Refrigeration Technicians/Contractor Licensing (Section 11.03)
Applicants must:
Obtain an EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
Complete a Bureau-approved refrigeration technician course and accumulate a specified number of work hours as an apprentice.
Pass a written examination with a score of 70% or higher.
Carry the license at all times while engaged in refrigeration work.(law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
Sprinkler System Licensing (Section 11.04)
Applicants must:
Be employed by a Massachusetts Sprinkler Contractor.
Complete a Bureau-approved sprinkler fitter course and accumulate a specified number of work hours as an apprentice.
Pass a written examination with a score of 70% or higher.
Carry the license at all times while engaged in sprinkler fitting work.(casetext.com)
📚 Recommended Exam Study Materials
The Bureau provides a list of recommended study materials for each licensing category:(mass.gov)
Pipefitter: 528 CMR, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ANSI/ASME Piping Codes, and the IPT Pipe Trades Handbook.
Refrigeration Technician: 522 CMR 9.00, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and ANSI/ASHRAE Standards.
Sprinkler Fitter: NFPA 13, 13A, 13D, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 231, 231C, 527 CMR, 780 CMR, and MGL Chapter 148.(mass.gov)
These materials can be purchased through the State House Bookstore or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). (mass.gov)
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