Modifications to Chapter 4, General

(1) Delete section 4.1 Qualified Agency (Mass. Register #1442 4/30/21) (2) Revise subsection 4.2.1 as follows: Replace the term "qualified agency" with "licensee" (3) Add a new section 4.4 as follows: 4.4 Workmanship. Workmanship and installations shall: (a) comply with all applicable code requirements; (b) conform to generally accepted good mechanical work practice. Particular attention shall be applied to all gas piping and vent piping installations with regards to the alignment of said connections. All gas piping and vent piping arrangements shall be installed straight, level or plumb and be compliant with applicable grade or slope requirements; (c) The performance of gas-fitting work shall not impact the structural integrity of building components. See 780 CMR: The Massachusetts State Building Code for licensing and other requirements governing such issues; and (d) Gas equipment and appliances shall be installed in a manner so as not to prohibit the removal and replacement of other gas equipment and appliances.