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Contractors seek clarification of pipefitting exemption; unions warn of weakened licensing
Summary
Proponents of H 4543 told the committee the bill would clarify an existing statutory exemption for pipefitting work performed on institutional property; unions and licensed pipefitters urged caution, saying the change could undermine licensing and safety.
Boston — Contractors and labor representatives offered conflicting views on House Bill 4,543, which would clarify a statutory exemption for pipefitting licensing when work is performed on certain institutional property.
"The purpose of House Bill 4 5 4 3 is to clarify the existing statutory exemption found in chapter 87 or it's found in section 87, chapter 146," Edward D'onga, an…
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