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State Board of Building Regulations and Standards
Board Information
Policy Area
Public SafetyPurpose
The BBRS is the agency authorized by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 143 ss 93 through 100 to promulgate rules and regulations which set minimum standards for the construction, alteration, repair, demolition and use of all buildings and structures. For more information, visit www.mass.gov/dpsSeat Restrictions
Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 5Meeting Information
Board meetings occur on the second Tuesday of the month at 1pm in the Ashburton Cafe at 1 Ashburton Place in Boston. The BBRS staff additionally lectures at the Department of Public Safety District State Inspectors monthly meetings and at the municipal building officials association monthly membership meetings.Compensation
Each member of the board who is not otherwise an employee of the commonwealth shall receive from the commonwealth fifty dollars for each day or portion thereof spent in the performance of his official duties; provided, however, that the total sum paid to any member in any fiscal year shall not exceed three thousand dollars. Each member shall be paid necessary traveling and other expenses incurred in the performance of his duties.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Michael J. Brooks | 1+2 Family Contractor | Governor | July 1, 2018 |
| John Couture | Town Official | Governor | July 1, 2025 |
| Mr. Richard P. Crowley | Rep.of BuildingTrades | Governor | July 1, 2021 |
| Ms. Lisa Ann Davey | Structural Engineer | Governor | July 1, 2020 |
| Kerry Dietz | Architect | Governor | July 1, 2019 |
| Steven Roy Frederickson | City Official | Governor | July 1, 2022 |
| Ms. Susan Feddema Gleason | Commercial Contractor | Governor | July 1, 2018 |
| Mr. Matthew Moran | EXO DPS - Designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey | EXO FireMarshall-Desig | Ex Officio | - |
| Chief Kent F. Vinson | Chief - Fire Dept. | Governor | July 1, 2024 |
| - | Mech. Engineer | Governor | May 18, 2018 |