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Department of Public Safety
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/dpsOrganization Chart
Mission:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Safety's mission is to reduce the risk to life and property by promoting safety in the design, construction, installation, inspection, operation, repair and alteration of boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, buildings and amusement devices. The Department of Public Safety seeks to ensure the safe ingress to and egress from all new and existing buildings for persons with physical disabilities as well as promote safety through inspections, licensing, regulatory compliance and implementation of programs for continuing education of all license programs. The Department licenses, certifies, registers or otherwise approves individuals and\or parties involved in a wide variety of areas. Educating license holders and others assists with the proper understanding and implementation of all Department regulations and helps reduce the number of complaints received relating to the varied programs.Governing Laws:
Statutes
| MGL C. 22 S. 13A | Architectural Access Board |
|---|---|
| MGL C. 140 S. 205A | Amusement Devices |
| MGL C. 146 S. 81-88 | Pipefitters, Sprinklerfitters, Refrigeration |
| MGL C. 143 S. 62-71 | Elevators |
| MGL C. 6A S. 18 | Establishes Department of Public Safety |
| MGL C. 22 S. 1-11B | Department of Public Safety Enabling Legislation |
| MGL C. 111 S. 51,71 | Authorizes Department of Public Safety to Issue Certificate of Inspection for Hospitals and Infirmaries |
| MGL C. 105 S. 1-7 | Public Warehouses |
| MGL C. 239 S. 4 | Pulblic Warehouses |
| MGL C. 147 S. 57-61 | S-Licenses |
| MGL C. 140 S. 180A-18-G | Theatrical Booking Agents and Ticket Resellers |
| MGL C. 143 S. 71H-71S | Recreational Tramway Board |
Regulations
| 520 CMR 13 | Horse and Carriage |
|---|---|
| 520 CMR 14 | Excavation and Trench Safety |
| 520 CMR 5.0 | Amusement Devices |
| 520 CMR 8 | Theatrical Booking Agents and Ticket Resellers |
| 522 CMR 1 | Board of Boiler Rules |
| 523 CMR | State Athletic Commission |
| 524 CMR | Elevators |
| 528 CMR | Pipefitters, Sprinklerfitters, & Refrigeration technicians |
| 780 CMR | State Building Code |
| 780 CMR 5 | Construction Supervisor License |
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