Procedures for Reinstatement of a License Which Has Been Revoked, Suspended, Surrendered, or

The procedures for reinstatement of a license after that license has been revoked, suspended, surrendered, or placed on probation shall be determined by the guidelines established by the Board or, in specific matters, by consent agreement, or by decision and order of the Board. In all cases, unless there is specific language to the contrary in the documentation of the action taken, the Responsible Craftsman of the business shall be required to petition the Board, in writing, for a change in license status. At the discretion of the Board, a personal appearance by the Responsible Craftsman and the business principals may be required. (1) Issuance. The license for a business shall be issued in care of the licensed Master Sheet Metal Worker designated as the Responsible Craftsman. Responsibilities. The Responsible Craftsman shall be personally responsible for the activities of the business and ensure that: (a) all sheet metal work performed by the business is accomplished by individuals with valid, current licenses; (b) all employees comply with the ethical and practice standards of 271 CMR 5.00: Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice; (c) all required local and Commonwealth permits are appropriately obtained and requirements are met; (d) all apprenticeship on-the-job training is conducted appropriately, and apprentice records are maintained for ten years; NOTE: In the event that the business ceases operation, reorganizes, or changes location, the Responsible Craftsman shall make every effort to inform former Apprentices of the new location of their records. (e) the Board receives notification of any change to the location, mailing address, legal structure, ownership, or principals of the business, and (f) the Board is notified if the business ceases to operate. (1) Address. Businesses shall notify the Board within 30 days of any change in the mailing address or physical location. (2) Change of Name. Businesses shall advertise and operate only under the name on file with the Board. With the approval of the Board, a business may change its name. (3) Change of Legal Structure. In most cases, an alteration in the legal structure of a business shall necessitate a new license. The new license will only be issued if the applicant meets all of the Board's statutory and regulatory licensure requirements in existence at the time of re-application and pays all fees in accordance with the procedures identified in 271 CMR 7.01. (4) Change in Craftsman of Record. Businesses shall notify the Board within 60 days of any change in the Craftsman of Record. After this period, if there is no available Master Sheet Metal Worker willing to become craftsman of record, the business must cease sheet metal work operations, bidding, and permitting. (Exception: If Journeyperson Sheet Metal Workers are engaged in safety-related activities, those activities may continue until safety is assured). The Board may, in its discretion, allow additional time to replace a craftsman of record upon written request.