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State Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters
Board Information
Policy Area
Professional LicensurePurpose
The Board holds examinations and issues licenses for Journeyman and Master Plumbers, Journeyman and Master Gas Fitters, and LP and LTD Gas. It registers apprentice Plumbers and Gas Fitters and issues corporate and partnership certificates for plumbing and gas.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 3Meeting Information
Meetings are held at 1000 Washington Street, Boston, MA. A full schedule can be found at: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/government/oca-agencies/dpl-lp/info-and-services/board-calendars/calendar-for-board-18.htmlCompensation
None; reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of official duties (per MGL Ch 13 Sec 9).Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sarah A. Badway | Public | Governor | September 30, 2025 |
| Dr. Monica Bharel | Commissioner, Department of Public Health (or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. John F. Cruz | LP Gas Installer | Governor | June 23, 2025 |
| Mr. Bahig A. Kaldas | Plumbing Engineer | Governor | January 31, 2024 |
| Mr. Daniel Kilburn | Commissioner of DPL (or Designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Harold Knight | Journeyman Plumber | Governor | January 1, 2024 |
| Mr. Joseph P. McNamee | Master Gasfitter (Chair) | Governor | January 9, 2026 |
| Mr. Wayne Thomas | Journeyman Gasfitter | Governor | January 31, 2025 |
| Joseph Waskiewicz | Master Plumber | Governor | February 1, 2025 |