MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz

John Cruz is a member of the Massachusetts Plumbing Board. Follow for plumbing related news and unofficial updates from the State Plumbing Board.

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

Next Plumbing Board meeting
Wed October 1,2025 9:00 AM

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

September 3,2025
Meeting highlights
Discussed changes to 248CMR sections 3 and 11
Portland Loo possible not access at night, no hot water and non compliant in other areas
4800sq’ building requiring 2-1/2 baths
Denied use of “air inlet device”, suggested using “bow venting”
Tabled a decision on use of composting toilet not on product approved list
Discussion of section 3 pertaining to inspectors denying permits for unpaid taxes
Meeting adjourned 1:24

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

August 6, 2025 meeting highlights
Discussion on the use of a copper p trap utilizing press technology between copper pipe and fitting
Variance requests approved for plumbing fixture distance greater than allowed by 10.10 (15)18.Also, allow construction of new buildings utilizing restroom in separate building per 10.10 (15)18 a.
Variance request denied for use of a “drum trap” during a kitchen renovation.
Meeting adjourned 10:40 AM

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

Join us tomorrow, Wed September 3, 2025, at Taunton City Hall at 10:00 AM for the September Board of Examiners of Plumbers & Gasfitters meeting

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

Next Plumbing Board meeting Wed Sept 3,2025 10:00 AM live from Taunton City Hall

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

Next plumbing board meeting Wed June 4, 2025, 9:00 AM remote

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

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[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

Next plumbing board meeting scheduled for April 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM via Zoom

[MA Plumbing Board Member John Cruz @ma_plumbing]

I am a member of the Massachusetts Plumbing Board. Follow for plumbing related news and unofficial updates from the State Plumbing Board.