BBRS & 10th Edition News

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The 10th edition is still in the Governors Office, Charles Kilb reported some other  regulations are moving forward, he is cautiously hopeful for released to the next step of advertising date of hearings. 

Earlies  possible hearing date January or February depending on when it is released

Hearing dates TBD, in person Springfield area, Boston and  a virtual. 

Training subcommittee, meeting being setup soon, report to BBRS passably December meeting.

3 open position on the BBRS, Local Fire Chief, Mechanical Engineer, Expert in Commercial Entergy Efficacy.

The 10th edition is in the Governors Office, Charles Kilb reported some other  regulations are moving forward, he is cautiously hopeful for released to the next step of advertising date of hearings. 

 Hearing dates TBD, in person Springfield area, Boston and  a virtual. 

Training subcommittee, staff is gather information, no  actions taken.

BOCC has 11 members. one open position representing academia is open. Building Officials appointed; Kevin Ross,  Northampton (BOWM), Jeffery Richards Weymouth (SEMBOA, )MMA. representative were appointed. 

A centralize meeting place is being sought, along with possible hybrid capabilities. 

The 10th edition is still in Accounting and Finance, once reviewed their next  stope the Govender's Office.

The training subcommittee reported to the Board, presented a time line, options, funding and delivery options. No concreate actions taken.

BOCC has 11 members, 4 open positions; 2  Building Officials, Acidemia, and MMA.

Meetings being held in Boston and in person.

The chair asked for member interested serving on the Appeals Board. Staff to reach out to the members as several have not been asked to sit on appeals.

Traditional there has not been a meeting  in August, a quorum was reached and the meeting opened.

Introductions and greeting to Fire Marshal  Northampton Fire Chief Jon Davine.  

Greer Spatz-Croxford, reported the 10th edition had moved to  Accounting and Finance, once reviewed their next  stope the Govender's Office.

The  training subcommittee seems to be on track to report out in September. 

Andrew Bobola building Commissioner of Acushnet of was appointed to the BOCC as the BBRS designee.

Cessation of all printed licenses issued  by DPL in place. Ability to print from on line possible. With photo on license  being discussed.

Introduction of Shaynah Munro, Executive Director, replacing Greer Spatz-Croxford, who will be helping with the transition.

10th edition continues through  the various departments. This meeting's report is the still in the Secretariat of EOED. The Secretariat was made aware when the the proposal was sent up that moving the code forward was a urgent matter.  

The  training subcommittee was scheduled to meet in July 20th, with a report due for September meeting.

Uneventful meeting,  munities approved, Discussing for BBRS representative to BOCC soliciting resume's for interested persons.

10th edition continues through  the various departments.  Question have been received to staff from  Secretariat of EOED, may be moving to governor's  office and A&F. 

Charles Kilb, ready with paperwork to send to Secretary of  State, setting  up public hearings and adoption, possibly still on track for  January 1, 2024.

Greer Spatz-Croxford move on new person hired to replace starting June, name announce however I did not get it written down.

Election of Chair  David Riquinha, Vice Chair  Lisa Davey.

10th edition continues through  the various departments.  Question have been received to staff from reviewing agencies.

Discussion about guidance document R1 to R2 use groups, document to be published.

Considerable discuss on required training and providing training for Building Officials relating to MGL c. 143, s. 97. Sub committee formed with report date of September meeting.

10th edition continues through  the various departments.  

Discussion and vote for public hearings, In person Boston,  Springfield, 1 virtual,  in a 3 week period, followed by close of comment period 1 week after last hearing. 

Start of hearings 45 day notice required, will not be posted until review completed by other  government agencies.

Discussion of 6 month concurrency period.

Mr. Couture asked for agenda item next month regarding training for Building Officials, concern echoed by Mr. Clemons.

10th edition continues through  the various departments under Governor Bakers executive Order 562 linked here and then to Accounting and Finance. linked here.  Once the forgoing is completed 45 days notice of the public hearing must be published.

Discussion on public hearing process, number and types of meeting, public comment period, hearing held, public comment period completed. 

Discussion of timing and process of next edition, pros and cons of 3 year or 6 year cycle to align with the ICC promulgation. MGL c. 143 section 94 (h) requires the BBRS to review the building code at least every 5 years.

Accounting and Finance regulatory review linked here.

My guess on the promulgation of the 10 edition will have an effective date of January 2024.

10th edition moved forward by BCCC om  January 26, 2023  then to the various departments under Governor Bakers executive Order 562 linked here and then to  Accounting and Finance.  linked here.

Once the The above is completed 45 days notice of the public hearing must be published, hearing held, public comment period completed. Then the BBRS vote any changes and to promulgate. 

Lacking and change by Governor Healey, the staff is following EO 562 process

Accounting and Finance regulatory review linked here

The Board also discussed providing a guidance document for Building Officials on other agencies holding up building permits, see section  105.3.1 items 1-6.

The Board discuss process for the next edition of the code, what ICC edition the code should be based on and the code revision cycle,

Kathy  Nugent  President of MFBO asked that the DPL issue guidance on authority of Building Officials  to enforce CMR 225 sections 22 and 23. See 

10th edition goes to BCCC hearing January 26, 2023  then to Accounting and Finance. BBRS discussion linked here

DPL announces CSL licenses will no longer be printed and issued, possible starting February 1, 2023 more linked here

Next Steps 10th edition  

Building Code Coordination Council  linked here

Accounting and Finance regulatory review linked here