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SD 2485

An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Nick Collins

Creates a public database tracking hot work violations and fines under Chapter 148, with automated notices to property owners and insurers to boost transparency and enforcement.

House concurred
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Bill Summary · SD 2485

Summary: An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes (Senate Docket No. 2485)

Overview

This proposed Massachusetts Act would add a new provision to Chapter 22 to create a centralized, publicly accessible database tracking written notices of code violations and fines related to hot work regulations (and broader Chapter 148 rules). The bill is intended to improve transparency and enforcement related to hot work practices by publicizing violations and ensuring timely notification to affected parties.

Key provisions

  • New Section 23 added to Chapter 22.
    The Department of Fire Services (DFS), in cooperation with the Division of Occupational Licensure and Code Enforcement Officers authorized under Chapter 148A, would collect data on written notices of code violations and fines arising from violations or non-compliance with Chapter 148 or any rules under that chapter. Specific areas include:

    • Failure to maintain hot work training certification
    • Performing hot work without hot work training certification
    • Failure to comply with hot work permit requirements

  • Public database.
    DFS would develop, operate, and maintain a database containing the required information. The database must:

    • Be publicly accessible on the department’s website
    • Include an automated notification system to alert affected property owners and insurance companies

Affected parties

  • State agencies and personnel. Department of Fire Services; Division of Occupational Licensure; Code Enforcement Officers under Chapter 148A.
  • Individuals and entities subject to hot work regulations. Individuals with hot work training certification; individuals performing hot work; entities responsible for hot work permits.
  • Property owners and insurers. Recipients of automated notifications regarding violations and related fines.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Status/Action: Referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee; House concurrence noted (status indicates the House has concurred on the measure).
  • Context: Similar measure previously filed in the 2023-2024 session (Senate No. 2712).

Potential impact

  • Increases transparency around hot work compliance by publicly documenting violations and fines.
  • Improves notification efficiency to property owners and insurers, potentially accelerating risk communication after violations.
  • Establishes a centralized data source to inform enforcement decisions and policy discussions related to hot work safety.
  • Does not specify penalty changes, but the data system could influence future regulatory or enforcement actions.

This summary reflects the bill’s current language and stated intent to modernize data collection and public reporting related to hot work regulation violations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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