Code of Massachusetts Regulations 271 CMR - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF SHEET METAL WORKERS
Here’s an organized overview of 271 CMR — Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers, the Massachusetts regulations governing sheet metal licensing, ethics, and practice:
📘 Structure & Key Titles
These regulations are divided into nine main sections:
2.00 — Definitions
3.00 — Individual Licensure (J‑1/J‑2; M‑1/M‑2)
4.00 — Continuing Education
5.00 — Code of Professional Ethics & Practice Standards
6.00 — Uniform Sheet‑Metal Installation Rules
7.00 — Business Licensure
8.00 — Sheet‑Metal Worker Training Programs
9.00 — Permits & Inspections (mass.gov, mass.gov)
🎓 3.00 — Individual Licensure
Defines license types:
Apprentice (requires direct on-site supervision)
Journeypersons (J‑1 unrestricted; J‑2 restricted to smaller/residential work)
Masters (M‑1 unrestricted; M‑2 restricted)
Supervisory ratios and rules for employing apprentices are detailed.
(law.cornell.edu, mass.gov)
🕮 4.00 — Continuing Education
Encourages ongoing learning via educational programs.
However, no CE requirements are currently mandatory.
(casetext.com)
📜 5.00 — Professional Ethics & Standards
Includes two sections:
• 5.01 Code of Ethics
Key principles:
Competence: Stay within one’s capabilities
Communication: Clear cost/schedule disclosures
Compliance: Adhere to all laws and obtain permits
Caution: Ensure safe work environments
Completion: Clean site, warranty info, walk-through before final payment
(law.cornell.edu, mass.gov)
• 5.02 Rules Governing Practice
Defines scope of work (ducts, fans, roof systems, hoods, air‑handling system work).
Lists exceptions (e.g., refrigeration, roofing, plumbing, electrical).
Describes license tiers and their permitted work.
Sets requirements for advertising (must include license type & number; no false/misleading info).
Prohibits discrimination in service delivery or employment.
Assigns responsibility to cooperate with the Board, maintain records, and supervise apprentices properly.
(mass.gov)
🛠 6.00 — Installation Rules
Establishes uniform installation standards, including:
Scope
Definitions
Adoption of complementary technical codes
(casetext.com)
🏢 7.00 — Business Licensure
Outlines how businesses must be licensed and structured; refers to details in Section 7.01–7.05.
(law.cornell.edu)
🔧 8.00 — Training Programs
Specifies authorized apprenticeship and training program standards.
(regulations.justia.com)
✅ 9.00 — Permits & Inspections
Covers permit requirements and inspection rules (Sections 9.01–9.02).
(law.cornell.edu)
📥 How to Access 271 CMR
Visit the official Massachusetts site: Mass.gov (Trial Court Law Libraries) for a compiled PDF—most recent update April 4, 2018.
(mass.gov)
For direct code reference and comparisons, sources like Cornell or Justia offer searchable text.
(law.cornell.edu)
✅ Summary
Licensing covers apprentices, journeypersons, and masters with clear supervisory and scope definitions.
Ethics and standards emphasize competence, transparency, and safety.
Uniform installation standards ensure consistency and compliance.
Continuing education is non-mandatory—but encouraged.
Strict rules govern business operations, training, and permitting.
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