HVAC Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Update | May 2020
ACA/NE members attended the BBRS May 12th Virtual meeting to testify in favor of the HVAC CSL proposal
Attorney David Kerrigan provided great verbal testimony, and Manny Chaves from Chaves Heating & AC added some specific pointers afterward on the HVAC CSL proposal.
The BBRS Chairman others voiced support as did two building inspector associations. There was no opposition.
After the meeting, David Kerrigan sent this follow-up letter to the BBRS regarding a suggestion to create a single permit application to cover the work to be done under this license designation.
Next, the Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters will discuss this proposal on June 3rd. In preparation for this meeting, ACA/NE drafted this letter outlining the reasons ACA/NE filed this amendment.
Attorney David Kerrigan provided great verbal testimony, and Manny Chaves from Chaves Heating & AC added some specific pointers afterward on the HVAC CSL proposal.
The BBRS Chairman others voiced support as did two building inspector associations. There was no opposition.
After the meeting, David Kerrigan sent this follow-up letter to the BBRS regarding a suggestion to create a single permit application to cover the work to be done under this license designation.
Next, the Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters will discuss this proposal on June 3rd. In preparation for this meeting, ACA/NE drafted this letter outlining the reasons ACA/NE filed this amendment.
BBRS Duct Testing Issue Update | May 2020
During the May 12th Virtual Board Meeting, the BBRS took up ACA/NE's proposed amendments to revise the provisions that allow only HERS Raters and BPI Certified professionals to conduct duct testing and testing of mechanical systems.
The Board considered the proposed language provided by the BBRS Energy Advisory Committee to add "licensed sheet metal workers trained in duct testing and verification."
There seemed to be general agreement that sheet metal workers should conduct the testing, but some expressed concern about the need to include "trained in duct testing and verification," so the Board asked staff to revise the language.
The Board considered the proposed language provided by the BBRS Energy Advisory Committee to add "licensed sheet metal workers trained in duct testing and verification."
There seemed to be general agreement that sheet metal workers should conduct the testing, but some expressed concern about the need to include "trained in duct testing and verification," so the Board asked staff to revise the language.
The Board considered the proposed language provided by the BBRS Energy Advisory Committee to add "licensed sheet metal workers trained in duct testing and verification."
There seemed to be general agreement that sheet metal workers should conduct the testing, but some expressed concern about the need to include "trained in duct testing and verification," so the Board asked staff to revise the language.
The Board considered the proposed language provided by the BBRS Energy Advisory Committee to add "licensed sheet metal workers trained in duct testing and verification."
There seemed to be general agreement that sheet metal workers should conduct the testing, but some expressed concern about the need to include "trained in duct testing and verification," so the Board asked staff to revise the language.
Massachusetts Refrigeration License Information
Per the state of Massachusetts, a refrigeration license is required for installing, repairing, replacing, maintaining any refrigerant containing part of any refrigeration/air conditioning system TEN (10) tons or over.
For more information on the license itself and how to acquire it, click here.
Additionally, here is a Letter of Understanding sent from The Office of the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters.
The letter states that a licensed
refrigeration technician, "may connect or disconnect for the purpose of alteration, repair or replacement of controls downstream of the equipment gas shutoff valve any device or control that is regulated by 522 CMR or is an integral part of the refrigeration or air conditioning equipment."
For more information on the license itself and how to acquire it, click here.
Additionally, here is a Letter of Understanding sent from The Office of the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters.
The letter states that a licensed
refrigeration technician, "may connect or disconnect for the purpose of alteration, repair or replacement of controls downstream of the equipment gas shutoff valve any device or control that is regulated by 522 CMR or is an integral part of the refrigeration or air conditioning equipment."
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