MASSACHUSETTS CODE FOR STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION,

220 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

220 CMR 100.00: MASSACHUSETTS CODE FOR STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF GAS

SECTION

100.01: Purpose 100.02: Applicability

100.01: Purpose

220 CMR 101.00 through 115.00 is designed to ensure safe operating practices for persons engaged in the storage, transportation, and distribution of gas.

100.02: Applicability

Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, the provisions of 220 CMR 101.00 through 115.00 shall apply to any persons engaged in the storage, transportation or distribution of gas and, unless the context so requires, shall not be limited to gas corporations, gas companies, or municipal gas departments. 220 CMR 101.00 through 115.00 shall apply to all new construction and new installations made subsequent to October 11, 2024 and shall not apply retroactively to installations existing on October 11, 2024.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

220 CMR 100.00: M.G.L. c. 164, §§ 66, 76, 76C and 105A.