Massachusetts Department of Public Safety

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Thomas G. Gatzunis serves as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. Mr. Gatzunis is responsible for the enforcement of statutes, regulations and policies concerning public safety in Massachusetts and oversees a staff of over 100 employees. More...

DPS License Lookup

All licenses issued, renewed or otherwise updated by the Department of Public Safety, are posted to the DPS Website within 48 hours

The Deadline for Implementation of the Trench Regulation to be Extended Until March 1, 2009

The Department of Public Safety and the Division of Occupational Safety expect to file an emergency regulation to extend the deadline for municipalities and state public agencies to implement the Trench Regulation (520 CMR 14) to March 1, 2009.

Wood-Burning Stoves and Other Solid Fuel-Burning Heating Appliances

This Article presents important information to anyone planning on utilizing a wood-burning stove or other means to burn solid fuel to heat or supplement heat his/her home during this heating season. Read more..

Salem Harbor Incident Report

On July 31, 2008, the Department of Public Safety issued its findings relative to the explosion of the boiler at the Salem Harbor generating station on November 6, 2007. The explosion led to the death of three plant workers. The full report may be accessed by clicking on the link above.

Announcement of the Promulgation of The 7th Edition Basic Building Code

The Department of Public Safety and the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) are pleased to announce the completion of the Seventh Edition Basic Building Code (780 CMR). Read more...

BOILER RECALL ALERT - Viessmann Boilers

In cooperation with Viessmann Manufacturing, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has released a voluntary recall of the Viessmann Vitodens 200 boilers due to a fire hazard. Please see the bulletin on the link listed: Read more...

Continuing Educational Requirements for Individuals Licensed to Operate Boilers under a Special License have Changed

Please be advised that the law regarding license renewal and continuing education requirements for special licenses to operate boilers has been amended. Read more...

New Special License Grandfathered Application Period Is Now Closed

The deadline to file for a Specialty License under the grandfather clause has expired. The license categories will go into effect on October 6, 2008 as scheduled. Applications received by the Department bearing a post mark date of September 3, 2008 or later will be returned to applicant ... read more...

A New Look for Department of Public Safety License Cards

The article provides information about newly designed license cards and the new, Specialty Construction Supervisor Licenses that were recently introduced by the Department.

New Trench Safety Regulations To Protect The Public Become Law

On November 2, 2007, the Department of Public Safety ("Department"), in conjunction with the Division of Occupational Safety ("DOS"), promulgated regulations that establish standards to prevent unauthorized access to unattended trenches ..more..

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